Resources Manager

Carrot Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,500 - 49,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary up to £45,000

Flexible hybrid working

Private healthcare

Performance-based bonuses

28+ days annual leave

Regular social events

Job summary

A dynamic recruitment agency is seeking a Resource Manager to facilitate resource allocation in healthcare communications. The role requires strong organisational skills, experience in resource management, and proficiency in scheduling tools. This position offers a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and a supportive environment for personal and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in resource management within a healthcare communications, advertising, or creative marketing agency.
• Understanding of pharmaceutical marketing and medical communications workflows.
• Collaboration and approachability in team settings.

Responsibilities

• Manage allocation of projects across teams according to skills and availability.
• Forecast resource needs with project leads.
• Source and manage freelance talent effectively.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Experience in resource management

Proactive attitude

Problem-solving skills

Tools

Float

Monday.com

Job description

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Base pay range

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Working with clients in the healthcare communications space to find the best talent out there.

Are you an organised, proactive resource manager or resource coordinator with experience in healthcare communications, creative marketing or advertising? We’re looking for a Resource Manager to join a dynamic and collaborative team, ensuring the right people are in the right place to deliver outstanding work for clients.

You’ll be at the heart of planning, coordinating, and optimising resource allocation across medical writing and editing teams, balancing short-term project demands with long-term planning and supporting both internal teams and freelance talent.

Everything you need to know about the role

As Resource Manager, you’ll oversee the allocation of work, manage external talent, and help the agency run smoothly and efficiently. Key responsibilities include:

• Manage allocation of projects across medical writing and editing teams, matching skills and availability to project requirements
• Forecast and plan resource needs in collaboration with project leads and department heads
• Source, onboard and manage freelance or contract talent, negotiating rates and contractsli>
• Build and maintain networks of trusted external resources
• Monitor capacity, utilisation and identify gaps or opportunities to optimise workflow
• Contribute to process improvements, tools and systems for better resource management
• Foster communication and transparency across teams to support smooth project delivery

Experience and qualities that make you a strong fit

• Proven experience in resource management, traffic management or project operations within a healthcare communications, advertising, or creative marketing agency
• Understanding of pharmaceutical marketing and medical communications workflows
• Excellent organisational, communication and negotiation skills
• Proficient in resource management or scheduling tools (e.g., Float, Monday.com, or similar)
• Commercially aware, proactive and able to balance client needs with operational efficiency
• Collaborative, approachable, solution-oriented and calm under pressure

What’s on offer?

• Competitive salary up to £45,000 (depending on experience)
• Flexible hybrid working from bright, modern Oxfordshire offices (two days in office per week)
• Private healthcare and pension scheme
• Performance-based bonuses
• 28+ days annual leave including birthday day off
• Regular social events and creative brainstorming sessions
• Supportive, people-first environment that values growth and wellbeing

Could this be the role for you? If you’re ready to join a forward-thinking agency, supporting talented teams to do their best work and ensuring projects run smoothly - we’d love to hear from you. Please apply below or send your CV and a brief cover letter to [e-mail]

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Project Management, Human Resources, and Administrative

Industries

Advertising Services, Marketing Services, and Health and Human Services