Roke
Resource Manager
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Roke
With a heritage spanning more than 70 years, Roke delivers specialist expertise across sensors, communications, cyber, artificial intelligence and machine learning. We transform complex data into actionable insight, helping organisations make smarter decisions and stay ahead of evolving challenges.
United by purpose and driven by innovation, we're on an exciting growth journey. We invest in technology, push technical boundaries, and empower our people to make a meaningful difference through work that protects what matters most.
Shaping the future of digital defence and security. Solving complex, high-stakes challenges with purpose and lasting impact.
The Resource Manager
The Resource Manager is responsible for the effective allocation, and utilisation of our technical resources to meet business objectives. This role ensures the right people with the right skills are deployed to the right projects at the right time, balancing operational demand with workforce capacity and efficiency.
This role is critical to ensuring organisational effectiveness by aligning workforce capability with business demand. The Resource Manager plays a central role in enabling successful delivery through strategic planning, strong stakeholder engagement, and data-driven decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
Resource Planning & Allocation
- Develop and maintain resource plans aligned to organisational priorities
- Allocate staff to projects and operational activities based on skills, availability, and business needs
- Continuously review and adjust allocations to address changing demands
- Manage conflicts in resource demand and prioritise effectively
Workforce Management
- Monitor workforce capacity, utilisation, and productivity
- Identify resource gaps, skills shortages, and succession requirements
- Support recruitment planning in collaboration with HR and hiring managers
- Maintain accurate records of resource availability, skills, and assignments
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Stakeholder Engagement
- Partner with project managers, department heads, and senior leadership to understand resourcing needs
- Provide advice on workforce planning and resource optimisation
- Act as the central point of contact for all resourcing queries
Team Collaboration
- Foster a supportive and collaborative Resource Team environment where sharing knowledge and helping colleagues is the norm.
- Encourage joint problem-solving by supporting resourcing challenges, sharing best practice, and seeking diverse perspectives to deliver strong outcomes.
Performance & Reporting
- Track and report on key resourcing metrics (e.g., utilisation, availability, capacity)
- Provide insights and recommendations to improve efficiency and delivery
- Drive consistency in resource planning practices across teams
- Identify and mitigate risks related to resource constraints and over-allocation
Key Skills & Experience
Essential
- Proven experience in resource management, workforce planning, or operations management
- Strong organisational and planning skills with attention to detail
- Ability to analyse data and produce meaningful insights
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- Experience using resource planning tools (e.g., MS Project, resource management software such as ProFinda or Retain, Excel)
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
Desirable
- Experience in National Security or Defence Sector
- Resourcing Management within Technology organisation or Professional Services consultancy
- Knowledge of project management methodologies (e.g., PRINCE2, Agile)
- Experience with workforce analytics or reporting tools (e.g., Power BI)
- Understanding of HR processes including recruitment and talent planning
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Competencies
- Strategic Thinking – Aligns resource planning with organisational goals
- Decision Making – Makes informed, timely decisions based on data and priorities
- Communication – Clearly articulates plans and influences stakeholders
- Problem Solving – Resolves conflicts and resource constraints effectively
- Collaboration – Works cross-functionally to deliver outcomes
- Adaptability – Responds effectively to changing demands
Why join us
- Competitive reward package – highly competitive salary, performance-related bonuses, salary reviews and pension scheme.
- Private medical cover – access to private healthcare through Bupa.
- Work-life balance – flexible working through flexi-time and hybrid arrangements, plus 30 days' annual leave with the option to buy or sell additional holiday.
- Health and wellbeing support – flexible benefits including life assurance, a Healthcare Cash Plan, Employee Assistance Programme and eye care support.
- Recognition and rewards – length of service awards that celebrate and reward your contribution.
- Learning and development – access to LinkedIn Learning courses and our dedicated Roke Academy, supporting continuous learning and career development.
- Supportive and inclusive culture – a range of employee community groups that bring colleagues together, foster meaningful connections and create a genuine sense of belonging.
All benefits are subject to eligibility, terms and conditions.
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