Resource Planner/ Capacity Planning Specialist - (Outside IR35/UK Based)

Gigged.AI is a freelance talent marketplace specialising in the IT and technology sector. We have an opportunity live at the moment with one of our clients for a Resource Planner/Capacity Planning Specialist

If interested then you must submit a proposal through the Gigged.AI website for this gig. You can do so here - https://app.gigged.ai/

Resource Planner/Capacity Planning Specialist

Duration: 4 Months (until the end of the year)

Remote with Potential Travel to Cardiff

Outside IR35 (pending final determination)

We’re working with a client in the Financial Services sector who has a contract opportunity for an experienced Resource Planner to join their team and provide essential cover during a period of long-term absence. This is a full-time role, initially for 4 months (until the end of the year).

What You’ll Be Doing

You'll be working closely with operational teams to ensure optimal resource utilisation across the business.

Key responsibilities include:

- Building and maintaining capacity planning models

- Creating accurate forecasts based on operational trends and data

- Delivering clear, actionable resource planning insights to support efficiency

- Running scenario models to optimise workforce allocation

- Producing regular and ad-hoc reporting for stakeholders

What We’re Looking For

- Proven experience as a Resource Planner, ideally within Financial Services

- Strong analytical skills with the ability to turn data into insight

- Advanced Excel or planning tool capabilities

- Confident communicator, comfortable presenting data and collaborating cross-functionally

- Flexible, proactive, and able to hit the ground running in a short-term contract role

Location & Travel

This is primarily a remote role

There may be occasional travel to either Cardiff depending on business needs, but this is not guaranteed