Resource Manager – Work Allocation

Our client is an international law firm highly recognised for their core litigation practice, they are now looking for a pragmatic and flexible Resource Manager – Work Allocation to join their busy Resource Management team in their London offices on a permanent basis.
Working directly with Partners and Lawyers, the main responsibilities for the Resource Manager – Work Allocation will be to support file allocations, capacity & utilisation tracking and helping to provide operational excellence.
 

KEY DUTIES INCLUDE:

• Demonstrating good knowledge of the relevant practice areas and being proactive in relation to the supply and demand challenges of the business.
• Maintaining the skills matrix, demand, and capacity tracker and providing visibility to key stakeholders.
• Ensuring accurate forecasting of individual activity by tracking activity data.
• Delivering the day-to-day requirements while balancing these with the career development needs of the Lawyers.
• Working with key stakeholders to optimise headcount, oversee joiners, leavers and secondments, smooth utilisation and being aware of the impact on employee engagement.
• Delivering the business needs in an efficient manner by optimising the Work Allocation to maximise profitability while considering personal development plans and individuals' wellbeing.

The Resource Manager will have experience in resource management, workforce planning, or a similar role ideally within a large professional or corporate environment. It is essential to possess strong interpersonal, team working and attention to detail skills. The right candidate will have outstanding stakeholder engagement skills at all levels, provide balanced, pragmatic advice around manpower planning and be highly proficient in all Microsoft Applications. The Resource Manager will have exceptional communication skills while being credible, confident & positive professional.

IMPORTANT NOTICE
 

It is Career Legal’s policy, as a matter of courtesy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to respond to individual candidates. If we have not contacted you within three working days your application has been unsuccessful and your details have not been retained. Please apply for any other position that you may see in the future. Career Legal is a Recruitment Agency and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its Clients. Thank you.

Our website

For our application policy please view the link below. Career Legal is a Recruitment Business & Agency and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its Clients.

http://www.careerlegal.co.uk/application-policy