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The Resource Manager is responsible for the effective allocation, and utilisation of our technical resources to meet business objectives. This role ensures the right people with the right skills are deployed to the right projects at the right time, balancing operational demand with workforce capacity and efficiency.
This role is critical to ensuring organisational effectiveness by aligning workforce capability with business demand. The Resource Manager plays a central role in enabling successful delivery through strategic planning, strong stakeholder engagement, and data-driven decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
Resource Planning & Allocation
Develop and maintain resource plans aligned to organisational priorities
Allocate staff to projects and operational activities based on skills, availability, and business needs
Continuously review and adjust allocations to address changing demands
Manage conflicts in resource demand and prioritise effectively
Workforce Management
Monitor workforce capacity, utilisation, and productivity
Identify resource gaps, skills shortages, and succession requirements
Support recruitment planning in collaboration with HR and hiring managers
Maintain accurate records of resource availability, skills, and assignments
Stakeholder Engagement
Partner with project managers, department heads, and senior leadership to understand resourcing needs
Provide advice on workforce planning and resource optimisation
Act as the central point of contact for all resourcing queries
Team Collaboration
Foster a supportive and collaborative Resource Team environment where sharing knowledge and helping colleagues is the norm.
Encourage joint problem-solving by supporting resourcing challenges, sharing best practice, and seeking diverse perspectives to deliver strong outcomes.
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Performance & Reporting
Track and report on key resourcing metrics (e.g., utilisation, availability, capacity)
Provide insights and recommendations to improve efficiency and delivery
Drive consistency in resource planning practices across teams
Identify and mitigate risks related to resource constraints and over-allocation
Key Skills & Experience
Essential
Proven experience in resource management, workforce planning, or operations management
Strong organisational and planning skills with attention to detail
Ability to analyse data and produce meaningful insights
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Experience using resource planning tools (e.g., MS Project, resource management software such as ProFinda or Retain, Excel)
Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
Desirable
Experience in National Security or Defence Sector
Resourcing Management within Technology organisation or Professional Services consultancy
Knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g., PRINCE2, Agile)
Experience with workforce analytics or reporting tools (e.g., Power BI)
Understanding of HR processes including recruitment and talent planning
Why You Should Join Us
We offer a competitive salary and access to a number of additional flexible benefits, which will cover Health and Wellbeing, Savings and Protection & Life, Leisure and Entertainment.
Roke has a great community of groups with shared interests. These enable people to share ideas and be passionate about tools, technologies & techniques, which interest them.
We are committed to a policy of Equal Opportunity, Diversity and Inclusion. Our working environment is friendly, creative and inclusive and support a diverse work-force and those with additional needs.
Security Information
Due to the nature of this position, candidates must already hold current SC or at least be willing and eligible to obtain this. To qualify, you should have resided in the UK for the last 5 years for SC.
The Next Step
Click apply, submitting an up-to-date CV. We look forward to hearing from you.
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