Resource Manager

Roke Manor Research Limited; Romsey; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible benefits

Health and Wellbeing support

Job summary

Roke Manor Research Limited is seeking a Resource Manager to effectively allocate technical resources in Romsey. This role involves workforce planning, resource management, and supporting project delivery through strategic engagement.

Ideal candidates will have experience in resource management, strong analytical and communication skills, and a background in National Security or Defence. A competitive salary and flexible benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in resource management or operations management.
• Strong organisational and planning skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to analyse data and produce meaningful insights.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain resource plans aligned to organisational priorities.
• Monitor workforce capacity, utilisation, and productivity.
• Partner with project managers to understand resourcing needs.

Skills

Resource management

Workforce planning

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Project management methodologies

Excellent communication skills

Experience in National Security or Defence Sector

Tools

MS Project

Excel

Power BI

Resource management software

Job description

Roke, Roke Manor, Romsey, Hampshire, United Kingdom

Job Description

Posted Friday 12 June 2026 at 00:00

Great ideas come from different minds. That’s why we bring together engineers, scientists, analysts, and creatives from every background — and give them the trust, tools, and freedom to make a difference. What connects us is the mission: solving meaningful problems and building capability that protects what matters most.

And as the challenges evolve, so do we — working on the technologies that will shape tomorrow, not just today.

The Role

The Resource Manager is responsible for the effective allocation, and utilisation of our technical resources to meet business objectives. This role ensures the right people with the right skills are deployed to the right projects at the right time, balancing operational demand with workforce capacity and efficiency.

This role is critical to ensuring organisational effectiveness by aligning workforce capability with business demand. The Resource Manager plays a central role in enabling successful delivery through strategic planning, strong stakeholder engagement, and data-driven decision‑making.

Key Responsibilities

Resource Planning & Allocation

• Develop and maintain resource plans aligned to organisational priorities
• Allocate staff to projects and operational activities based on skills, availability, and business needs
• Continuously review and adjust allocations to address changing demands
• Manage conflicts in resource demand and prioritise effectively

Workforce Management

• Monitor workforce capacity, utilisation, and productivity
• Identify resource gaps, skills shortages, and succession requirements
• Support recruitment planning in collaboration with HR and hiring managers
• Maintain accurate records of resource availability, skills, and assignments

Stakeholder Engagement

• Partner with project managers, department heads, and senior leadership to understand resourcing needs
• Provide advice on workforce planning and resource optimisation
• Act as the central point of contact for all resourcing queries
• Foster a supportive and collaborative Resource Team environment where sharing knowledge and helping colleagues is the norm.
• Encourage joint problem‑solving by supporting resourcing challenges, sharing best practice, and seeking diverse perspectives to deliver strong outcomes.

Performance & Reporting

• Track and report on key resourcing metrics (e.g., utilisation, availability, capacity)
• Provide insights and recommendations to improve efficiency and delivery
• Drive consistency in resource planning practices across teams
• Identify and mitigate risks related to resource constraints and over‑allocation

Key Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in resource management, workforce planning, or operations management
• Strong organisational and planning skills with attention to detail
• Ability to analyse data and produce meaningful insights
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Experience using resource planning tools (e.g., MS Project, resource management software such as ProFinda or Retain, Excel)
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment
• Experience in National Security or Defence Sector
• Resourcing Management within Technology organisation or Professional Services consultancy
• Knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g., PRINCE2, Agile)
• Experience with workforce analytics or reporting tools (e.g., Power BI)
• Understanding of HR processes including recruitment and talent planning

Why You Should Join Us

We offer a competitive salary and access to a number of additional flexible benefits, which will cover Health and Wellbeing, Savings and Protection & Life, Leisure and Entertainment.

Roke has a great community of groups with shared interests. These enable people to share ideas and be passionate about tools, technologies & techniques, which interest them.

We are committed to a policy of Equal Opportunity, Diversity and Inclusion. Our working environment is friendly, creative and inclusive and supports a diverse work‑force and those with additional needs.

Security Information

Due to the nature of this position, candidates must already hold current SC or be willing and eligible to obtain this. To qualify, you should have resided in the UK for the last 5 years for SC.

The Next Step

Click apply, submitting an up-to-date CV. We look forward to hearing from you.

Roke, Roke Manor, Romsey, Hampshire, United Kingdom