Strategic Resourcing Manager

BDO UK; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO UK is seeking a Resource Manager for its Audit Resourcing Directorate to define and deliver resourcing strategy across a business unit. You will lead workforce planning, drive operational delivery, and engage stakeholders at all levels, becoming a trusted advisor to Directors and Partners.

The role requires proactive collaboration, strong leadership, and a passion for quality in professional services, with agile working and clear career development pathways.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in resource planning, workforce strategy, or operations within professional services.
• Proven track record of leading resourcing strategy and delivering outcomes across large or complex portfolios.
• Strong strategic thinking with the ability to make and own high-impact decisions.
• Established experience influencing senior stakeholders (Director/Partner level).
• Strong leadership capability, including team management and performance oversight.
• Advanced analytical and commercial acumen, translating data into business decisions.

Responsibilities

• The Resource Manager is accountable for defining and delivering the resourcing strategy across a business unit or sector.
• Provides senior leadership across workforce planning, operational delivery, and stakeholder engagement.
• Operates as a strategic decision-maker and trusted advisor to Directors and Partners, aligning workforce strategy with business objectives.

Skills

Resource planning

Workforce strategy

Operations experience

Stakeholder influence

Leadership

Analytical / commercial acumen

Job description

BDO UK is seeking a Resource Manager for its Audit Resourcing Directorate to define and deliver resourcing strategy across a business unit. You will lead workforce planning, drive operational delivery, and engage stakeholders at all levels, becoming a trusted advisor to Directors and Partners.

The role requires proactive collaboration, strong leadership, and a passion for quality in professional services, with agile working and clear career development pathways.