Save Job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsOwn and shape all real-time planning activitySmall, supportive teamAbout Our ClientThis is a standout opportunity for an experienced planner or real-time analyst to join a high-growth contact centre operation at the heart of the car finance industry. You'll be part of a small, collaborative planning team where you'll truly own your area - driving on-the-day performance, making live decisions, and influencing change that directly impacts customer experience and commercial success.This isn't a role buried in spreadsheets - it's hands-on, fast-moving, and pivotal to the operation's success. You'll have the autonomy to shape how the business manages its day-to-day performance, working shoulder-to-shoulder with Sales and Operations leaders in a lively, high-energy environment.You'll play a key role in bringing structure, insight, and influence to a 300-strong contact centre that's grown threefold in recent years and continues to dominate its space.If you've ever wanted to move beyond traditional scheduling - to own the live environment, spot trends, and act decisively to keep service levels on track - this is the perfect platform.Job DescriptionTaking full ownership of real-time adherence across a large, multi-channel contact centreMonitoring live activity - agent status, breaks, talk times, and performance against SLAs - and making fast, informed decisions to protect serviceAnalysing trends, forecasting potential pinch points, and proposing creative fixes before they escalateProducing clear, actionable reports that translate data into insight for leaders and front-line managersPartnering with Sales and Operations to improve performance, share learnings, and influence behaviour in real timeFeeding insights into longer-term planning to continually refine efficiency and customer experienceThe Successful ApplicantProven experience in Resource Planning, Real-Time Management or Contact Centre AnalysisStrong understanding of the end-to-end planning cycle and the importance of live operational managementConfident communicator who can engage and challenge at all levels - from advisors to senior leadershipHighly proficient in Excel and comfortable working with large datasetsAnalytical, proactive, and unafraid to make decisions in the momentA genuine enthusiasm for how planning and data can drive better customer outcomesExperience with BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, SQL) or telephony data is a plus, but mindset and ownership are what really matter here.What's on OfferYou'll be joining a high-performing, energetic sales contact centre in Manchester city centre - just a short walk from Spinningfields. The atmosphere is dynamic, fast-paced, and driven by success. The leadership team is approachable and forward-thinking, and you'll be part of a small, friendly planning and insights function working closely with senior stakeholders.Initially, this role will be based in the office five days a week to allow you to really get under the skin of the operation and make an impact quickly.£45,000 salary25 days' holiday (plus bank holidays), rising with serviceBirthday and charity day off each yearHealth cashback scheme, GP service, income protection & wellbeing perksCompany events, recognition awards, and development opportunitiesContactKaty BevanQuote job refJN-102025-6853229Phone number+44 151 255 3751Job summaryJob functionBusiness SupportSubsectorContact CentreSectorBusiness ServicesLocationManchesterContract typePermanentConsultant nameKaty BevanConsultant phone+44 151 255 3751Job referenceJN-102025-6853229