Job summary

Our client, a distinguished entity in the Defence and National Security sector, is seeking a Resource Manager (12 Month FTC) to join their organisation.

Key skills required for this role

Resource Manager, Resource Planning

Important

Candidates must be able to attain security clearance - SC [Minimum 5 years permanent residency within UK]

Job description

This role, based in either Hampshire or Gloucester, involves partnering with senior leadership to provide strategic resource management advice. You will influence, challenge, and build relationships at multiple levels to ensure the company's success in delivering complex and unique solutions to national security and defence clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Tactical Resource Management - allocate and manage resources to optimise performance, customer satisfaction, and employee morale, engaging stakeholders as necessary.
• Onboarding and Mobilisation - engage new hires early to accelerate project mobilisation and ensure a positive employee experience.
• Productive & Customer Funded Utilisation (CFU) Performance Management - maximise CFU and support other productive activities. Manage and correct issues related to clearances and under-performance.
• Directorate Capacity Demand & Supply Management - act as the bridge between capacity planning and business unit operations, validating planning assumptions and mitigating risks.
• Cross Directorate Optimisation & Escalation Management - facilitate employee mobility across business units and manage loan agreements and escalations.
• Short to Medium Term Capacity Planning & Forecasting - assist with BU capacity models and optimise resource movement to drive profitability.
• Rotation Management - own and execute BAU and quarterly rotation plans.
• Strategic Resource Planning - support the definition and build for complex resourcing requests and scenario planning for large opportunities.
• Deputise - act as a credible deputy for the Head of Resourcing when necessary.

Job Requirements:

• Experience of operational resourcing in professional services or a similar matrix organisation
• Experience of working in Defence and/or National Security industries
• Significant experience in technology sectors including software development, cyber, AI & ML, data science, and systems engineering
• Comfortable with complexity and ambiguous requirements
• Recognised as an SME within the stakeholder community and lead on defining operational resourcing approaches
• Experience with resource management tools such as PSA provision or dedicated tools (e.g., Profinda, Kantata, Retain)
• Clearance: Eligible to achieve SC clearance

Benefits:

• Opportunity to work with a leading technology and engineering company
• Collaborate with customers on complex and unique challenges
• Work in a business that is growing and expanding its team
• Supportive and inclusive team environment
• Professional growth and development opportunities

If you are an experienced Resource Manager with a strong commercial mindset and a passion for operational resourcing within a technology-focused organisation, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dynamic and talented team.