Central Talent & Capacity Resource Manager Advisory

Overview

In this role you will lead resource planning for the Advisory practice, aligning people with the firm’s pipeline and strategic plans. You will partner with senior stakeholders, coordinate across offices, and drive utilisation while supporting people development. You’ll provide data-driven insights (including AI-enabled MI) to inform resourcing decisions and help minimise risk on client accounts. This is an opportunity to shape how the firm deploys talent and to contribute to a culture of excellence and collaboration.

Pay / Benefits

• flexible working options
• work-life balance
• inclusive culture
• opportunity to contribute to societal impact
• career development
• competitive benefits

Responsibilities

• Drive resource strategy for the business unit and manage a large pool of resources across offices and units
• Forecast future resourcing needs based on the pipeline and business plan
• Collaborate with and challenge stakeholders at all levels, from trainees to senior leadership
• Engage with cross-team functions (IS, Training and Development, Recruitment, Finance)
• Utilise a resource management system to deploy resources effectively
• Provide MI insights and data-driven support for strategic decisions (AI-enabled where applicable)
• Build strong relationships with engagement partners and directors to manage resourcing risk
• Mentor and develop junior team members, sharing best practices in resourcing
• Balance utilisation with wellbeing and career progression of resources
• Demonstrate strong analytical and communication skills

Key requirements

• At least five years of experience in resource management, preferably in professional services or advisory/consultancy
• Proven ability to work with stakeholders at all levels and drive resource strategy
• Experience managing budgets and leading teams
• Ability to manage reactive and proactive resourcing and multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills and capability to challenge senior stakeholders
• Experience with data accuracy and MI reporting

• proactive mindset
• strong communication
• collaboration and influencing
• experience with a resource management system
• ability to generate MI reports
• experience using AI tools for data insights

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