Interim Resource Manager

HR Heads Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a proactive Resource Partner to support various business units in delivering high-impact projects. The ideal candidate will have strong resource management experience, excellent stakeholder management skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with Power BI are highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience in resource management within Professional Services or similar organisations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong relationship-building and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with stakeholders to understand project demand.
• Balance development needs with project delivery.
• Allocate resources effectively.

Skills

Resource management

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Organisational skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Power BI

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Overview

Resource Partner – Professional Services We are seeking a proactive and strategic Resource Partner to support our business units in delivering high-impact projects. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, matrixed environment and enjoys connecting people to opportunities that align with both business needs and personal development goals.

Responsibilities

• Partner with stakeholders to understand project demand and identify suitable candidates across the business.
• Collaborate with Resource Managers and Line Managers to balance development needs with project delivery.
• Allocate resources effectively to ensure optimal project outcomes.

What You’ll Bring

• Experience in resource management within Professional Services or similar technical matrix organisations.
• Strong tactical resourcing skills and the ability to resolve conflicts and solve problems.
• Excellent stakeholder management and prioritisation abilities.
• High level of organisational and time management skills.

Preferred Skills and Attributes

• Strong relationship-building and influencing skills, including senior stakeholder engagement.
• Resilient, self-starting, and solutions-focused.
• Comfortable working under tight deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Effective communicator with sound judgement and interpersonal skills.
• Team-oriented with the ability to build networks across the business.

Technical Competencies

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Experience with dashboard tools such as Power BI (desirable).
• Familiarity with Microsoft Teams and Microsoft 365 applications.
• Experience with smart resource management platforms such as ProFinda is a plus, but training will be provided if needed.