We are looking for an experienced Demand Planner to join a large-scale, complex programme environment within a Digital & IT function.

For a complete understanding of this opportunity, and what will be required to be a successful applicant, read on. In this role, you will play a key part in shaping and managing the forward demand planning capabilityensuring that business needs are aligned with delivery timelines, resource capacity, and strategic priorities. Youll be responsible for creating and maintaining a centralised demand plan that enables a lean, efficient organisation capable of adapting to changing business requirements. This is a highly collaborative role, requiring strong stakeholder engagement across technical, delivery, and business teams, as well as external partners. Key Responsibilities Develop, maintain, and continuously improve a central Demand Plan across 12, 6, and 3-month planning horizons Collaborate across Digital & IT, business teams, and external partners to gather inputs and align on priorities Balance resource capacity (internal teams, suppliers, and partners) against business demand Identify, manage, and mitigate risks and dependencies within the demand plan Provide clear scheduling recommendations to support effective and timely delivery Ensure alignment with financial constraints, delivery priorities, and organisational objectives Drive governance and planning frameworks (e.g. ITIL, PRINCE2 or similar methodologies) Support environment and infrastructure planning, including upgrades and improvements Ensure compliance with regulatory, security, and operational requirements Build strong relationships with stakeholders to influence and support decision-making Provide oversight and insight to support informed delivery decisions Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience in Demand Planning within large, complex organisations Strong background in project/release planning and coordination Excellent stakeholder xehkeey management and communication skills Ability to manage competing priorities, risks, and dependencies Experience balancing resource demand with business needs and budgets Familiarity with governance frameworks such as ITIL, PRINCE2, or similar Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities Experience working with external vendors and delivery partners Understanding of regulatory, security, and operational risk considerations Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment £360 per day inside IR35 Up to 24 Month contract Bristol Area