Resource Manager

Talent Frame are delighted to partner with our client on a Resource Manager role. The successful candidate will oversee strategic resource planning, ensuring optimal allocation of talent to support client service excellence and sustainable growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead resource planning and allocation across the practice, ensuring effective utilisation of legal talent.
• Act as a primary adviser to senior leadership on capacity, utilisation, and workforce strategies.
• Provide insights into pipeline management, demand forecasting, and resourcing needs.
• Support headcount and talent deployment decisions backed by data analysis and reporting.
• Identify innovative resourcing solutions, including flexible talent models and technological approaches like AI.
• Champion fair, inclusive, and balanced allocation practices for all team members.
• Partner with HR to support wellbeing, development, and career progression initiatives.
• Manage and mentor junior members of the resource management team.
• Influence strategic decisions by building strong relationships with stakeholders at senior levels.

Person Specification

• Proven experience in resource management within professional services, law firms, or complex environments.
• Strong people management skills, with experience in developing others.
• Commercial acumen with an understanding of how resource decisions impact profitability and utilisation.
• Exceptional analytical skills, capable of translating data into meaningful business insights.
• Ability to influence and advise senior stakeholders with confidence and credibility.
• Excellent relationship-building and collaborative skills.
• Discretion and sound judgement in handling sensitive or confidential matters.
• Proactive and solutions-focused with an ability to prioritise effectively.
• Committed to inclusive practices and fair resource allocation.
• Awareness of legal practice operations and commercial drivers behind client work.

Commitment to Diversity
Talent Frame are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, or age. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.