Resources Manager

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious international law firm in London seeks an experienced Resource Manager to oversee work allocation, ensuring client satisfaction and resource optimization. The role requires a deep understanding of resource management, excellent communication, and the ability to foster relationships with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• In-depth work allocation experience.
• Experience in law firms or professional services.
• Exceptional communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Balance client needs and resource management.
• Provide expert advice on work allocation.
• Solve complex work allocation problems.

Skills

Communication

Relationship Building

Problem Solving

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london (city of london), United Kingdom

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Posted:

16.06.2025

Expiry Date:

31.07.2025

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Job Description:

Our client is a prestigious international law firm who are known for their elite litigation and arbitration practice, they are now looking to hire an experienced Resource Manager (work allocation) to join their wider team on a permanent basis.

The Resource Manager will be responsible for balancing the needs of the clients, business, and the career aspirations and wellbeing of the resources. As an integral member of a globally networked Resource Management function support the mobility of people or work across the global firm.

KEY DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Where resource management is new to the practice group, proactively support the change management and embedding of the function to ensure key performance indicators are met and return on investment delivered.
• Provide expert knowledge and advice on work allocation
• Solve complex work allocation problems and anticipate business challenges that might arise, advising a range of stakeholders on solutions and preventative measures.
• Develop a good understanding of alternative talent pools available to resolve resource shortfalls
• As part of a highly networked global Resource Management community maintain a broad appreciation of supply and demand needs across the global firm driving mobility wherever possible.
• Build relationships with key stakeholders and the wider HR team, be a trusted advisor and advise on trends and capabilities

The Resource Manager will have in-depth work allocation experience, ideally have worked for another law firm, or have been a Lawyer previously, however candidates from wider professional services will also be considered. The successful candidate will have exceptional communication and relationship building skills, be able to understand the needs of the business and have both the client and staff’s best interests in mind.