Resource Manager

<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style=""><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="">Major Players are partnering with</span></span> a <span style="font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="">global creative studio that specialises in crafting immersive, cutting-edge experiences for world-class brands</span></span><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="">, by blending creativity with sophisticated technology, they deliver standout work across digital, live, and hybrid environments.</span></span></span></span><br> <span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style=""><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="">They are now seeking a proactive and highly organised Resource Manager to sit at the heart of their project delivery team</span></span><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="">. You will be the central connection point between creative, production, finance, and talent teams, ensuring the right people are aligned with the right projects at the right time.</span></span></span></span><br> <br> <span style="font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri , sans-serif;"><strong><span style="">Key responsibilities:</span></strong></span></span> <ul> <li style="margin-top: 0.0cm;margin-right: 0.0cm;margin-bottom: 5.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style=""><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="">Take full ownership of resource allocation, maintaining visibility 4–6 weeks ahead to identify pinch points and recommend solutions like re-sequencing or freelance support.</span></span></span></span> <li style="margin-top: 0.0cm;margin-right: 0.0cm;margin-bottom: 5.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style=""><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="">Build and nurture a diverse network of freelance talent, overseeing the end-to-end process from rationale and budgeting to onboarding and compliance.</span></span></span></span> <li class="p1" style="margin: 0.0cm;margin-right: 0.0cm;"><span style="font-size: 8.5pt;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="">Create, develop and maintain a high-quality database of freelance contacts across all key disciplines.</span></span></span></span></span> <li class="p1" style="margin: 0.0cm;margin-right: 0.0cm;"><span style="font-size: 8.5pt;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="">Oversee the administration of freelancer onboarding, including contracts, compliance with IR35 requirements and coordination of IT setup and access.</span></span></span></span></span> <li style="margin-top: 0.0cm;margin-right: 0.0cm;margin-bottom: 5.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style=""><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="">Partner with Producers and Finance to generate realistic timelines, manage IT resource allocation, and protect project margins.</span></span></span></span> <li style="margin-top: 0.0cm;margin-right: 0.0cm;margin-bottom: 5.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style=""><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="">Lead weekly resource meetings and proactively trial AI or automation tools to streamline our operational workflows.</span></span></span></span> <li class="p1" style="margin: 0.0cm;margin-right: 0.0cm;"><span style="font-size: 8.5pt;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="">Work closely with department heads and project leads to identify resource gaps and proactively manage solutions to close them.</span></span></span></span></span> <li class="p1" style="margin: 0.0cm;margin-right: 0.0cm;"><span style="font-size: 8.5pt;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="">Champion “internal first” resourcing: ensure permanent teams are fully and appropriately utilised before engaging freelancers or external support.</span></span></span></span></span> <li class="p1" style="margin: 0.0cm;margin-right: 0.0cm;"><span style="font-size: 8.5pt;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="">Serve as a central point of contact for studio and production capacity, providing clear, timely updates to stakeholders.</span></span></span></span></span> <li class="p1" style="margin: 0.0cm;margin-right: 0.0cm;"><span style="font-size: 8.5pt;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="">Forecast resource demand and utilisation, generating regular reports that highlight risks, gaps and opportunities.</span></span></span></span></span> <li class="p1" style="margin: 0.0cm;margin-right: 0.0cm;"><span style="font-size: 8.5pt;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica;"><span style="color: black;"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="">Provide data and insight to support workforce planning and hiring decisions.</span></span></span></span></span> </ul> <br> <span style="font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri , sans-serif;"><strong><span style=""><span style="color: rgb(33,33,33);">Skills required: </span></span></strong></span></span> <ul> <li style="margin-right: 0.0cm;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style=""><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="">3+ Years experience in a resource management role within a creative, production or project-based agency</span></span></span></span> <li style="margin-right: 0.0cm;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style=""><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="">Strong ability to match specific skill sets to project requirements </span></span></span></span> <li style="margin-right: 0.0cm;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style=""><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="">Expert in resource management tools (eg Paprika/Figma), and productivity suites (Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace)</span></span></span></span> <li style="margin-right: 0.0cm;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style=""><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="">Proven experience automating processes, using AI to streamline workflows</span></span></span></span> </ul> <br> <span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style=""><strong><span style=""><span style="color: rgb(33,33,33);">Hours:</span></span></strong><span style=""><span style="color: rgb(33,33,33);"> Full time</span></span></span></span><br> <span style="font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri , sans-serif;"><strong><span style=""><span style="color: rgb(33,33,33);">Salary:</span></span></strong> <span style="">£40-45,000, dependent on experience</span></span></span><br> <span style="font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri , sans-serif;"><strong><span style=""><span style="color: rgb(33,33,33);">Office Location:</span></span></strong><span style=""><span style="color: rgb(33,33,33);"> Central East London </span></span></span></span><br> <span style="font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri , sans-serif;"><strong><span style=""><span style="color: rgb(33,33,33);">Office requirements:</span></span></strong><span style=""><span style="color: rgb(33,33,33);"> 3 days per week in the office  </span></span></span></span><br> <span style="font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri , sans-serif;"><span style="">Major Players are the UK’s leading marketing and creative talent agency, and over the last three decades we’ve consistently championed our people and communities. As a proud B Corp™, we are committed to improving diversity, equity and inclusion within the industries we service, creating impactful and sustainable change for our partners, candidates and employees. </span></span></span><br> <span style="font-size: 11.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri , sans-serif;"><span style="">We offer equal opportunities to all candidates regardless of race, religion, gender, sexuality, disability, age, and other protected status as required by applicable law. For further information about our DE&I commitments, please visit: </span><a href="http://www.majorplayers.co.uk/diversity-equity-inclusion/" style="color: blue;text-decoration: underline;"><span style="">www.majorplayers.co.uk/diversity-equity-inclusion/</span></a></span></span><br> <br> <br>