Junior Resource Manager

Aquent; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquent recherche un Junior Resource Manager pour coordonner les ressources à travers diverses équipes créatives au sein d'une entreprise de média et de divertissement de premier plan. Dans ce rôle, vous serez responsable de plusieurs tâches essentielles, telles que la planification hebdomadaire, le suivi des budgets, et l'intégration des freelances pour garantir le bon déroulement des projets. Vous devez avoir au moins un an d'expérience dans un environnement créatif et faire preuve d'excellentes compétences en communication et en gestion du temps.

Qualifications

• 1 an d'expérience minimum dans une agence créative ou équipe créative interne.
• Bonne compréhension des workflows créatifs.
• Capacité à travailler de manière flexible et collaborative.

Responsibilities

• Coordination de l'allocation des ressources à travers plusieurs équipes créatives.
• Suivi des budgets, délais et livrables des projets.
• Gestion du processus d'intégration des freelances.

Skills

Organisation

Communication

Multitasking

Gestion de projets

Tools

Outils de gestion de ressources

Job description

We’re looking for a highly organised and proactive Junior Resource Manager.In this role, you’ll help coordinate resourcing across multiple creative teams — including Strategy, Advertising, Promo Creative, Retouching, and Design. You’ll support the Creative Resource Manager with day-to-day scheduling, work allocation, freelance coordination, and tracking of budgets and project timelines.

What You’ll Do:

Update daily resource rotas and allocate work to ensure efficient project delivery across your workstream.

Coordinate freelance staffing needs in line with HR policies, and contribute to growing and maintaining a high-quality freelance talent pool.

Oversee the full freelancer onboarding process — including new starter forms, rate discussions, and general onboarding support.

Help track projects against allocated budgets, timelines, and deliverables using internal resourcing tools.

Support enforcement of accurate and timely timesheet submissions across teams.

Assist Resource Managers in collaborating with Production and Account Management teams to plan and resource upcoming projects effectively.

Maintain key documentation, including schedules, budget trackers, project status sheets, and freelance logs.

What You’ll Bring:

At least 1 year of experience in a creative agency, in-house creative team, or broadcast environment, with a solid understanding of creative workflows.

Strong multitasking and prioritisation skills, with the ability to handle fast-changing demands.

Excellent attention to detail and effective communication skills.

Experience with resourcing or project management tools is a plus, but not essential.

A flexible, solutions-oriented mindset and the ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic team environment.

Client Description

Our Client is a giant media and entertainment company, with over 24 million customers in Europe. They’re keen on keeping people connected, and their upcoming media investments are expected to bring billions of pounds and over 2000 jobs to the UK creative sector. Beyond business, they’re taking big strides in diversity and sustainability with ambitious public goals in both – including 20% BAME representation by 2025, and carbon neutrality by 2030.

Aquent is dedicated to improving inclusivity & is proudly an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from under-represented groups & are committed to providing support to applicants with disabilities. We aim to provide reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process,to those with amedical condition, disability or neurodivergence.