Staffing and Consultant Resource Manager

C&C Search; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

C&C Search is seeking a commercially minded Resource Planning & Performance Manager in Greater London to oversee staffing, utilisation and project allocations within a fast-paced professional services environment. You will partner with Finance and HR, guiding staffing decisions while balancing individual career development with business priorities.

The role requires at least five years in resource management and workforce planning, with a focus on performance management and cross-functional

Qualifications

• At least five years' relevant professional experience in resource management or a related operational function.
• Experience in resource management, workforce planning, talent deployment and performance management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee staffing and resource allocation to meet commercial demand and project needs.
• Manage utilisation and billability while balancing career preferences with business priorities.
• Build relationships with internal stakeholders and provide transparent staffing decisions.
• Lead cross-functional projects to improve processes and drive efficiency.

Skills

Resource planning

Staffing management

Performance management

Stakeholder management

Job description

Key Responsibilities Resource Planning & Performance Management

• Oversee staffing and resource allocation, ensuring optimum deployment against commercial demand.
• Manage utilisation and billability, balancing individual career preferences with business priorities.
• Take ownership of complex staffing requirements, identifying solutions and managing competing priorities.
• Build strong relationships with professionals through regular discussions around staffing, performance, career aspirations and development.
• Provide transparent communication around staffing decisions, upcoming opportunities and project allocations.
• Monitor staffing records, timesheets and resource planning data, working closely with Finance.
• Review and manage holiday, flexible working arrangements and leave requests, balancing individual needs with operational capacity.
• Identify emerging resource risks and provide recommendations to senior leadership.

Career Development & Stakeholder Management

• Work collaboratively with career development teams to support individuals through key career milestones and progression processes.
• Support professional affiliation and practice area alignment, ensuring individuals are appropriately connected to business opportunities.
• Build trusted relationships across HR, Finance, senior leadership and other internal stakeholders.

Projects & Continuous Improvement

• Lead cross-functional projects and initiatives, coordinating delivery and driving improvements across the wider performance function.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve operational efficiency and strengthen ways of working.
• Explore opportunities to leverage automation and AI to enhance existing processes.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members, supporting their development and confidence in decision-making.

About You

You will be an organised, commercially minded and confident professional who thrives in a fast-paced, complex environment.

You will bring:

• At least five years' relevant professional experience, ideally within an international professional services organisation.
• Experience in resource management, workforce planning, talent deployment, performance management or a related operational function

Reference:

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