Nottingham City Council
Operational Resource Planner NCCHS
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Job Description
Role: Operational Resource Planner (Technical Services)
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours
- 37 hours per week
- Monday – Friday between the hours of 8am and 5pm.
Worker Type
- Hybrid worker – there will be an expectation that the postholder will work on average 2 days per week in the office, at Harvey Road
Salary
- Grade D - Starting Salary is £26,824 (Level one) rising to £27,694 (Level three) per annum
Location
- Harvey Road (NG8 3BB) will be the contracted base for this role, but the postholder will be expected to be able to travel to other sites across Nottingham, as needed.
We’ve got an exciting opportunity available for talented individuals to join our workforce - perhaps this is the opportunity you’ve been looking for? Read on to find out more…
Working for Nottingham City Council has great benefits. As well as competitive pay, great leave entitlement and access to a generous pension scheme, we strive to create an innovative, inclusive and progressive work culture where everyone is supported to do and be their very best.
In return, we are looking for people like you - people who are innovative, driven and committed to serving and improving Nottingham. So, if you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of those who live and work in our city, we want to hear from you.
You can read more about the different benefits offered to colleagues working for Nottingham City Council here.
About The Role
We’re looking for a highly organised Operational Resource Planner to join our Technical Services team at Nottingham City Council Housing Services. In this key role, you’ll support the Repairs Service Manager to help deliver a responsive, customer-focused repairs service by coordinating and scheduling work for trades colleagues and contractors to ensure the best use of resources and achievement of service targets.
You’ll manage busy daily schedules, allocate appointments, respond to urgent repairs, and adapt plans to meet changing priorities. Working with a range of systems, you’ll monitor performance, maintain accurate records, and identify improvements to support efficient service delivery. You’ll also provide essential administrative support, contribute to team projects, and work closely with colleagues and customers to resolve queries, including complaints.
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We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and value diverse perspectives. If you’re detail-focused, adaptable, and passionate about delivering great services for local communities, we’d love to hear from you.
About You
The ideal candidate will have:
- Proven experience of coordinating, managing and maintaining appointments and diaries of large teams within a fast-paced and pressurised environment.
- Experience of communicating directly with members of the public in a business environment with good interpersonal skills, and the ability to communicate effectively including active listening and questioning
- Experience of working with computerised and manual office systems
- Ability to present written or verbal information in a clear and concise manner
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Experience of providing administrative functions.
Please ensure you demonstrate clearly how you meet the 6 requirements in your CV & supporting document.
You can find the job description for this post here.
We recognise that artificial intelligence (AI) can be a helpful tool when preparing your application. AI can guide you, but only your own words and experiences truly matter – we want to see the real you. All examples and statements must be your own, accurate, and reflect your true experience and values. We recruit fairly and inclusively – showing your real self is what helps you succeed. For more information please click here.
Closing Date: 30th July 2026 (11:59pm) - Please note there may be occasions where we close the advert before the closing date, and we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Interview date: 11th August 2026 – Please note, this is subject to change.
If you have any queries about the role or the recruitment process, please contact us via email: recruitment@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
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About Us
Thank you for your interest in working for Nottingham City Council. As one of the largest employers in Nottingham we offer a wide range of roles across a range of services. In return for your skill, drive and commitment to serving the people of Nottingham, we can help you to develop an exciting and rewarding career, with access to the following benefits.
In addition to working within a great team and a competitive salary you will have access to:
- 26 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years’ service) + bank holidays with the ability to buy additional leave annually
- Access to a generous, defined benefit pension scheme offering 17.9%
- Smart Working – to support your work life balance
- Health and wellbeing benefits including access to our Employee Assistance Programme
- Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres, cinema, shopping and much more!
Nottingham City Council is committed to recruiting a talented workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We are a fair and inclusive employer and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and with different abilities. We recruit for diversity and value difference.
We particularly want to hear from you if you are from Minority Ethnic communities, identify within the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer+ community (LGBTQ+) and if you are Disabled - these groups of people are underrepresented in our workforce, and we’d like to reflect our local population more through our recruitment processes.
We are supportive of flexible working arrangements wherever possible and we would encourage you to discuss this with us during the selection process, should this be something you are interested in.
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