Labour Optimisation Manager

Are you passionate about optimising workforce efficiency through data, insight, and smart planning? Do you thrive at the intersection of people, performance, and predictive analytics?

The Job

• Own and refine labour models that reflect operational needs and trading patterns

• Use data to guide forecasting, budgeting, and workforce deployment

• Collaborate with operational managers to improve efficiency and cost control

• Build reporting tools to monitor labour impact and performance

• Support wider transformation projects across labour planning and workforce systems

• Partner with HR, Finance, Tech, and brand stakeholders across the organisation

About you

• Experience in labour modelling, workforce planning, or WFM

• Background in multi-site retail, catering, or hospitality environments

• Strong analytical and commercial thinking

• Confidence working with operational stakeholders and presenting insight

• WFM systems experience (e.g. Kronos, Quinyx, etc.)

• Full UK driving licence required due to occasional site visits

Reasons to apply

• Shape national labour strategy across a complex, well-known brand portfolio

• Join a supportive central team with strong collaboration and autonomy

• Competitive package: £65k + up to 20% bonus + car allowance

• Generous discounts, enhanced family benefits, and smart pension options