Planning and scheduling analyst

Location: Planetary Road, Wolverhampton (WV13 3XA) full-time office based until training complete & competent – Flexible / Hybrid working will be assessed on an individual basis.

Turning plans into delivery through insight, coordination and performance management

We're looking for a Planning and Scheduling Analyst to join our team and play a key role in shaping and maintaining delivery plans that support both our operational objectives and regulatory commitments.

This role sits at the centre of the planning cycle, working closely with Operational Planning and Operational Delivery teams to translate long-term workload forecasts into practical, deliverable plans. You'll use data and local knowledge to help balance resources, monitor performance and keep delivery plans realistic, achievable and focused on customer outcomes.

If you enjoy analysing data, solving problems and working with stakeholders to turn plans into action, this is an opportunity to make a real difference to network performance.

Why you'll love this role

• Shape how work is delivered by turning long-term workload forecasts into practical plans that support both operational priorities and customer needs.
• Use data to drive decisions by analysing performance trends, tracking delivery against targets and supporting recovery plans where required.
• Influence operational performance by identifying opportunities to improve productivity, resource utilisation and overall delivery outcomes.
• Work across the business with planning, scheduling and operational teams to ensure plans remain achievable, balanced and aligned to priorities.
• Support great customer outcomes by helping create plans that deliver the right work at the right time while meeting customer expectations.
• Drive continuous improvement through the development of standard operating procedures and improved planning and scheduling practices.
• Share your expertise by supporting colleagues, promoting best practice and helping drive consistency across planning activities.
• Make a real difference by helping the business deliver against its plans, regulatory commitments and customer expectations.

What You'll Bring

• Planning and analytical experience – Experience using data, plans and schedules to support operational delivery within a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills – Ability to analyse information, identify trends and use data to support effective decision-making.
• Resource planning knowledge – Understanding of how workloads, resources and priorities can be balanced to support efficient delivery.
• Excellent communication skills – Able to build positive relationships and work effectively with operational teams, stakeholders and customers.
• System and technical capability – Comfortable working with Microsoft Office applications and operational systems such as SAP, ClickSoftware or similar planning tools.
• Process improvement mindset – Experience developing, documenting or improving business processes and ways of working.
• Coaching and influencing skills – Ability to support colleagues, encourage process compliance and promote best practice across teams.
• Attention to detail and organisation – Strong focus on maintaining accurate plans, managing multiple priorities and ensuring prerequisites are in place before work is handed over for delivery.

This role plays an important part in making sure work is planned effectively and delivered efficiently across the network. Working closely with planning and operational colleagues, you'll help create achievable plans, adapt to changing priorities and support the successful delivery of work for our customers.

Interviews expected to take place w/c 16/11

At Cadent, we’re thrilled to be part of the future of UK energy!

We have a clear roadmap to drive our performance to the forefront of our industry and support the UK government in achieving its net zero targets by 2050.

We’re making a difference through innovation and new ways of working. Together, we’re shaping a cleaner, greener future for our 11 million customers, whom we put at the heart of everything we do.

What’s In It for You

• Annual bonus
• Pension Scheme double matched up to a total of 18% of salary
• 25 days holiday, plus statutory days, and an option to buy more
• An extra day off each year to celebrate life’s special moments
• Career development with funded learning options
• Flexible working and strong ED&I commitments
• Generous family policies and flexible benefits
• Retail discounts, gym access, and more

We support a healthy work-life balance and are open to flexible working options.

Diversity and Inclusion

Don’t meet every requirement? No problem! If you’re excited about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification mentioned, we would still love for you to submit your application – you may just be the right person for this role or other opportunities at Cadent.

We value diversity and are committed to being an equitable employer. Our employee communities – Women in Cadent, Pride at Work (LGBTQ+), Embrace (ethnicity and religion), Thrive! (disability), the Cadent Military Community, the Grief Awareness Community, and the Men's Engagement Network (M.E.N) – can’t wait to welcome you!

As a proud Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for the vacancy. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process and we will ensure that support is provided.

What’s next?

To be considered for this role, please submit your application with an up-to-date CV and our Talent Acquisition team will get in touch soon. To learn more about Cadent, visit our website at Home - Cadent Gas Ltd

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