Senior Resourcing Manager (Emerging Talent)

Burges Salmon LLP; Bristol; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Resourcing Manager to lead their emerging talent team. This fixed-term role focuses on nurturing talent, managing teams, and driving strategic initiatives within a collaborative environment. You will oversee budget management, stakeholder engagement, and project reporting while fostering creativity and service excellence. If you have a passion for developing talent and a strategic mindset, this opportunity allows you to make a significant impact in a dynamic organization. Join a firm that values diversity and encourages innovative thinking.

Qualifications

• Experience managing emerging talent, preferably in a law firm.
• Proven people management skills and performance reviews.

Responsibilities

• Manage the emerging talent team and oversee activities.
• Lead strategic projects and collaborate on firm-wide initiatives.

Skills

Team Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Project Management

Communication Skills

Data Literacy

Strategic Thinking

Problem-Solving

Education

Experience in Professional Services

Job description

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Are you passionate about nurturing and developing emerging talent? Do you excel in leading teams to achieve strategic goals? We are seeking a Senior Resourcing Manager to lead our emerging talent team on a fixed-term contract for 12 months.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Team Management: Manage the emerging talent team, overseeing activities and fostering creativity and excellent client service.
2. Collaboration: Support the experienced hire team, collaborate with the Bflex team, and lead resourcing management initiatives.
3. Stakeholder Engagement: Build relationships across the firm, act as an escalation point, and represent the resourcing team.
4. Project Management: Lead strategic projects, identify improvements, and collaborate on firm-wide initiatives.
5. Reporting and Analytics: Produce and analyze data, provide insights, and present to senior stakeholders, including the board.
6. Budget Management: Oversee budget creation, monitor expenditure, and report on variances.

What We Need From You:

• Experience managing emerging talent, preferably within a law firm or professional services.
• Proven people management skills, including performance reviews and team development.
• Diplomatic and professional approach adaptable to different audiences.
• Excellent communication skills for engaging stakeholders and presenting at board level.
• Data literacy, with experience translating financial data into resourcing metrics.
• Experience managing large, stakeholder-involved projects.
• Strategic thinking with a focus on future trends and innovation.
• Ability to deliver and report on project progress aligned with firm strategy.
• Strong relationship-building skills.
• Commitment to service excellence and reputation building.
• Problem-solving skills aimed at improving efficiency and effectiveness.

We value diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds. We are a Disability Confident Leader, ensuring accessible recruitment processes and interviews for disabled applicants. We are open to flexible working arrangements.

For questions, contact Jenna Hazel, Senior Resourcing Business Partner, at [email protected] or call 0117 307 6060.

Please submit applications by Monday 12 May 2025.