Scheduler (12 Month FTC)

The Scheduling team is responsible for allocating approximately 450 consultants to projects, ensuring each consultant is well-matched to project requirements while also supporting their professional development goals and personal aspirations. This is a fast-paced and ever-changing environment, requiring quick thinking and decisive decision-making.

This role will predominantly support the Resource Manager for the Public Sector which consists of three market groups: Central Government, Local Government and Health & Integration. The alignment to that sector or one of our other markets (Consumer and Defence & Infrastructure) may be required in the future as business needs evolve.

Key responsibilities:

• Scheduling and resourcing Newton programmes, ensuring optimal resource allocation in terms of project quality, project profitability and staff development
• Responsible for a significant process in scheduling as it applies to the whole business e.g. skills capture or first project allocation. As well as running the process they will be the person primarily responsible for its continued improvement as the business grows
• Providing administrative assistance to the Resource Managers, predominantly Public sector, however, collaboration, annual leave and sickness cover across sectors may be required
• Supporting the Public Resource Manager with negotiations with senior stakeholders to deliver resourcing requirements
• Formulating ideas to improve project resourcing, profitability and staff experience and then making those ideas a reality
• Liaising, influencing and partnering effectively to build relationships at all levels and with multiple stakeholders who may have conflicting requirements
• Working with and analysing resourcing data to ensure we are always on top of the resourcing of our programmes and are providing up-to-date reporting to stakeholders
• Shared Inbox management and responding to ad-hoc queries
• Assistance with the coordination of consultant downtime activities
• Liaising with internal teams (e.g. Recruitment, Project Teams) and consultants in coordination of resource
• Undertaking catch-up calls with consultants to discuss upcoming work, interests, aspirations etc.
• Data validation and entry within the Scheduling databases and other systems
• Maintenance of Scheduling reports
• Support and drive Scheduling improvement projects
• Deputise for Resource Managers where required

Requirements

You’ll be a high calibre individual, with exceptional levels of personal drive and eagerness for personal development. An analytical mind, coupled with strong communication skills and a positive attitude are essential to fit into the Newton culture. Newton is a fast-growing organisation, driving change as we move into new areas of business. The successful candidate will be excited by, and embrace, this type of environment.

Essential skills and experiences we are looking for:

• Resilient and a self-starter
• Strong team player
• Proactive, empathetic, and a sense of urgency
• Prioritisation and organisational skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Relationship skills, including communication, influencing and stakeholder management
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• An ability to work confidently and analytically with data sets
• Good knowledge of MS Office packages
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a dynamic and fast-changing environment
• Able to deal confidentially with personal and sensitive information
• Experience supporting / working in a resource management / scheduling function would be advantageous
• Experience of Profinda or MS Dynamics would be advantageous
• Able to work in the Scheduling team, but to also relate to the wider Head Office team (around 150) as well as the Consultant population (c. 450)
• Able to deal with a rapidly-changing environment
• Able to deal confidentially with personal and sensitive information
• Can attend our Head Office in Oxfordshire once a week (Wednesdays)

Benefits

Newton maximises the potential of our people, whether in client-based consulting roles, or in head office functions. The prospects for career and personal development in this role are no exception. Our business continues to grow, through our historically effective organic recruitment model and in addition our recent acquisitions and commitment to international expansion. This business growth, alongside our continual striving to add more value from every function of the business creates significant opportunities for those with the right capabilities and attitudes.

Supporting you starts from day one. New joiners often highlight the Newton energy and support they first encounter in the recruitment process and that continues through into their time at Newton. Once in role, you’ll get support from several sources – from stretching projects, on-the-job feedback and developmental guidance from senior leaders. You’ll have a dedicated and consistent Development Manager to support your career progression. You’ll receive regular appraisals and annual pay reviews.

We offer a highly competitive salary and our generous benefits package includes Life Assurance, Income Protection, pension contributions and 27 days holiday (not including bank holidays). We also operate a profit share scheme so that our people share in the success of the business. The profit share bonus is based on company performance and typically paid out in March and September.

Joining us also brings many social benefits. We have a full social calendar with Spring activity days, Christmas events, a 2-day Summer event and 4 Newton-sponsored weekends a year.