Resource Manager

Ipg; City Of London; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

IPG Health UK is seeking a Resource Manager to join the Production team in London on a 12 Month FTC. You will coordinate resource allocation across Creative, Medical Writing, Design, and Digital teams, manage freelance contracts, and forecast spend to keep projects on track.

The role requires strong scheduling tools knowledge, experience with Screen Dragon and ZiFlow, and a proactive approach to resolving capacity challenges in a dynamic agency setting.

Qualifications

• Expert knowledge of dynamic online resource scheduling tools.
• Experience with agency platforms like Screen Dragon and ZiFlow.
• Proven ability to manage resources in fast-paced advertising environments.
• Strong problem-solving and forecasting capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily resource requests across Creative, Medical Writing, Design, and Digital teams.
• Manage freelance contracts and lead weekly budget meetings with senior leadership.
• Drive traffic and communication between Creative Services, Project Management, and Production.
• Lead weekly resource meetings and forecast freelance spend with the Operations Director.
• Allocate resources using dashboards to track and predict future needs.

Skills

Resource scheduling

Stakeholder management

Budget forecasting

Team collaboration

Tools

Screen Dragon

ZiFlow

Job description

IPG Health UK are currently looking for a Resource Manager to join their team on a FTC basis. Location: London, UK Company: IPG Health UK Department: Production Team Contract Type: 12 Month FTC Are you a master of coordination with a passion for creative operations? IPG Health UK is seeking a dynamic Resource Manager to join our Production team and take the lead in managing resource allocation across our business units and shared services.

About the Role

As the central contact point for all resource requirements, you'll work closely with Project Management, Brand Teams, and Creative Services to ensure the right talent is in the right place at the right time. From overseeing daily resource requests to managing freelance contracts and budgets, you'll be the engine that keeps our workflow running smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

Resourcing Excellence

• Oversee daily resource requests across Creative, Medical Writing, Design, and Digital teams
• Manage freelance contracts and lead weekly budget meetings with senior leadership
• Drive traffic and communication between Creative Services, Project Management, and Production
• Lead weekly resource meetings and forecast freelance spend with the Operations Director
• Allocate resources using Screen Dragon dashboards to track and predict future needs

Team Collaboration

• Liaise with staff to identify workflow issues and anticipate resource needs
• Communicate proactively with teams to ensure optimal talent usage
• Build trust and strong relationships across agency departments
• Promote best practices and standard operating procedures
• Champion diversity, inclusion, and a culture of collaboration

What You'll Bring:

• Expert knowledge of dynamic online resource scheduling tools
• Experience with agency platforms like Screen Dragon and ZiFlow
• Proven success in fast-paced advertising environments
• A natural problem-solver who thrives on anticipating and resolving challenges Ready to be the heartbeat of our creative operations?