* Nationally renowned organisation with extensive growth plans
* Excellent career development opportunities
About Our Client
The Senior Workforce Planning/ Resource Advisor role is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a professional services firm's Human Resources department in Milton Keynes. This newly created position plays a pivotal role in ensuring the business has the right people, in the right place, at the right time - supporting both operational delivery and long-term talent strategy. The role is based in Milton Keynes, with occasional travel required to Northampton and Peterborough, so a full UK Driving license is essential.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
* Collaborate with senior stakeholders to understand project and client resourcing needs, ensuring effective workforce deployment across teams.
* Drive utilisation by advising on best practice and identifying resource solutions that balance commercial priorities with individual skillsets.
* Manage competing demands on resources to deliver optimal outcomes for both the business and its clients.
* Maintain and update work planners, providing administrative support throughout the resourcing lifecycle.
* Ensure project teams are well-matched to client requirements, combining technical expertise with industry knowledge.
* Support strategic talent management by aligning staff development goals with engagement opportunities.
* Build strong relationships across the business, influencing and challenging stakeholders to ensure effective resource decisions.
* Coordinate resource allocation in response to changing project timelines and new business wins.
* Assist with internal and external secondment programmes, onboarding of contingent workers, and employee deployment.
* Analyse utilisation data and support conversations around performance benchmarks and non-chargeable time.
* Contribute to forecasting and reporting on workforce utilisation, helping to inform strategic planning.
* Identify opportunities for process improvement and support training initiatives within the resource management function.
The Successful Applicant
Ideally, you'll bring:
* Experience in resource or workforce planning, preferably within professional services.
* Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
* Excellent organisational and time management abilities.
* Proficiency in Excel and a proactive approach to continuous improvement.
* Live locally to Milton Keynes and able to work between Milton Keynes, Peterborough and Northampton
What's on Offer
* Competitive salary negotiable depending on experience
* Hybrid working after 6 weeks (3 days on site, 2 from home)
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Career progression opportunities and the chance to develop the role
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