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IT Transformation – Capability & Workforce Planning Lead
Hybrid | Reading or Glasgow (50% office-based)
Initial 6-month contract
£700–£850 per day (Inside IR35)
I’m currently recruiting for an experienced IT Transformation – Capability & Workforce Planning Lead to join a major transformation programme. This is a senior role focused on shaping the future capability, structure and ways of working across a large IT organisation of around 950 people. You’ll play a key role in defining the skills, roles and workforce strategy needed to support the organisation’s future IT vision.
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- Designing and implementing enterprise-wide IT job families aligned to SFIA
- Creating career pathways and role frameworks across IT
- Leading capability assessments to identify current and future skills gaps
- Developing strategic workforce plans and capability improvement initiatives
- Supporting operating model and organisation design changes
- Working closely with senior IT leaders, HR and Learning & Development teams
- Driving engagement and adoption of new ways of working
We’re looking for someone with:
- Strong experience in IT transformation, workforce planning or capability development
- Proven experience assessing organisational capability and translating insights into action
- Experience working with senior stakeholders and influencing at leadership level
- Knowledge of skills frameworks, career architecture and operating models
- Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills


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