Resource Advisor (Maternity cover)

JR United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading accountancy firm in Manchester as a Resource Advisor. Use your resourcing and project management skills to foster a people-focused environment and enhance team effectiveness. Enjoy competitive rewards, flexible working, and the opportunity for professional growth in a supportive atmosphere.

Benefits

33 days holiday including bank holidays

Employee recognition awards

Flexible working hours

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Resourcing background gained in Professional Services or commercial environment.
• Ability to plan, multitask, and manage workload under pressure.
• Strong relationship management experience.

Responsibilities

• Review and develop the resourcing strategy alongside the UK Resource Manager.
• Negotiate with senior stakeholders and deliver resourcing requirements.
• Ensure optimal utilization and revenues for offices and regions.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Relationship Management

Commercial Mindset

Time Management

Organisation

Job description

Location: North West

Competitive salary, negotiable depending on your experience and expertise.

Are you ready to bring your Resourcing and Project Management expertise to a role where your skills and unique perspective can make a lasting impact?

What Sets Us Apart

At MHA, we’re about people first – our people, our clients, and the communities we serve. As one of the UK’s top 15 accountancy firms and a proud member of Baker Tilly International, the 9th largest network in the world, we are a hub of global knowledge with a strong local commitment.

Our people-focused approach truly sets us apart. Here, you won’t just be another face in the firm; you’ll be part of an ambitious, driven team dedicated to continuous learning and growth. We invest in our people because they are the foundation of our success. With access to unparalleled resources and award-winning development programmes, you’ll have the freedom to shape your career while making a meaningful impact. We take immense pride in being awarded gold for Investors in People. This recognition reflects our deep commitment to nurturing talent and ensuring every individual feels valued and supported.

Here, You’ll Shape More Than Careers

We’re looking for a talented Resource Advisor who thrives in a people-focused environment and sees challenges as opportunities for growth. At MHA, you’ll work alongside passionate professionals who care about making a difference. Your role in [service line] will be far more than policies and procedures; it’s about creating an inspiring workplace culture, fostering individual growth, and implementing strategic initiatives that drive meaningful, lasting impact across our team.

• Working in conjunction with the UK Resource Manager, the wider Resourcing Group, and the recruitment team, review and develop the resourcing strategy.
• Define processes to support the effective use of resource across the firm.
• Support the rollout of a firm-wide planner and related software to streamline the utilisation of resources across the firm.
• Ensure that clients are provided with the best teams of people, combining industry experience with technical knowledge to ensure maximum commercial advantage.
• Negotiate with senior stakeholders (Partners, Directors, etc.) to deliver resourcing and strategic requirements.
• Be a trusted advisor who provides balanced and pragmatic advice around manpower planning and resource management.
• Ensure that staff are appropriately matched to jobs which are challenging and developmental.
• Balance the needs of the individual with those of the business.
• Deliver optimal utilisation and revenues for the offices and regions, ensuring consideration of commercial aspects of deployment decisions and providing appropriate challenge where necessary.

What We’re Looking For

• Resourcing background gained in a Professional Services or commercial environment.
• Highly confident, skilled verbal and written communicator.
• Ability to interact effectively with empathy, impact, and discretion, cultivating trusted advisor working relationships with Business Unit leadership, key stakeholders, practitioners, team members, and the wider resource management function.
• Commercial mindset.
• Ability to plan and prioritise, multitask, and manage a significant workload under pressure.
• Strong relationship management experience; ability to interact, influence, and negotiate with people at all levels.
• Strong organisation and time management skills with excellent administration skills.
• Ability to travel to establish office and regional networks and build key relationships.
• Ability to influence strategic resourcing, training, and recruitment decisions through presentation of information that is timely and informative.

Rewards That Resonate

You’re more than a number to us; you’re an individual with unique talents and aspirations. Our benefits are designed to support your well-being, foster your professional growth, and recognise your contributions.

• Agile Working: Enjoy the flexibility of core hours from 10 AM to 2 PM and two home working days, allowing you to balance your work and personal commitments seamlessly.
• 33 days holiday Inc. bank holidays, plus the opportunity to buy or sell up to 5 days (28 days on a training contract, with the opportunity to buy 5 days).
• Competitive salary package.
• Employee recognition awards: Outstanding Performance Award Bonus, and other recognition initiatives.
• New and improved programme for succession planning and supportive management structure to help you realise your potential.
• Employee Assistance Programme: Access a free confidential 24-hour support service, including unlimited counseling sessions and virtual doctors available for you and your family.
• And lots more!

Are You Ready to Elevate Your Career?

Apply now and be part of a team that celebrates diversity, champions innovation, and prioritises your success!