Scheduling Manager

Company: Wates Group
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Location: Birmingham
Job Description:

Role Purpose

Lead the planning & scheduling function, ensuring efficient coordination of workforce and delivery of high-quality, customer-focused services. Oversee call centre operations, performance management, and continuous improvement, driving operational excellence across all contracts.

Location

Birmingham (WPS)

Key Responsibilities

  • Operations
    • Manage planning & scheduling of direct labour and supply chain
    • Oversee daytime call centre operations
    • Ensure compliance with company policies & Operating Framework
    • Drive continuous improvement across services
  • Performance & Reporting
    • Lead KPI reporting & performance analysis
    • Monitor and improve operational performance
    • Produce monthly client reportsAnalyse complaints & identify service improvements
  • Customer & Stakeholder Management
    • Deliver a customer-first service
    • Strengthen relationships with clients & internal teams
    • Attend and contribute to client meetings
  • People Leadership
    • Manage scheduling teams, daytime managers, admin, KPI & complaints teams
    • Drive team performance, engagement & development
  • Health, Safety & Compliance
    • Ensure all work is planned safely
    • Promote health, safety & wellbeing culture
    • Monitor and support H&S compliance and reporting

Skills & Experience

  • Experience in planning, scheduling, or operations
  • Strong data analysis & KPI management skills
  • Confident with Excel, Word & Outlook
  • Excellent organisation & prioritisation
  • Strong communication & stakeholder management skills
  • Background in maintenance/property services (desirable)

Success Indicators

  • Efficient workforce scheduling
  • Improved KPI performance
  • High customer satisfaction
  • Engaged, high-performing teams

Background Checks

Applicants will undergo a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at offer stage. Criminal convictions will be assessed on an individual basis.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We do not discriminate based on a criminal record or any personal characteristics, and we are a Disability Confident Leader offering reasonable adjustments and interview accommodations for disabled applicants.

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Posted: July 1st, 2026