Resource Lead Permanent Manchester: £56,500 - £66,000 Guildford: £60,000 - £68,000 Hybrid working (min 2 days in office each week) Make confident delivery possible When the right people are in place at the right time, delivery works. When they're not, everything slows down. As our Resource Lead, you'll help leaders make confident decisions by giving them a clear view of capacity, capability and trade-offs across a complex transformation programme. You'll turn data into meaningful insight, really exploring the 'so what' element to help answer the key question: what can we deliver, when, and with the people we have? If you enjoy influencing decisions, working across teams, and shaping how large programmes are delivered, this is a role where you can have real impact. You'll sit at the centre of a large multi-directorate programme, working closely with teams across operations, assessment design, product, HR and finance. Your focus will be to ensure the right resource is in place at the right time to support delivery across the General Qualifications Reform portfolio. What you'll be doing Build and maintain a clear view of resource demand and capacity across the portfolio Turn complex data into clear, decision-ready insight for senior leaders - we use Planner Premium and Power BI Model different resourcing scenarios to support prioritisation and planning Provide constructive challenge where plans do not align to available capacity Work with HR and Finance to shape resourcing approaches and solutions Identify and communicate resource risks and their impact on delivery Improve how we forecast, track and use resource data Support planning and governance forums with forward-looking insight What's in it for you You'll have the opportunity to shape how a major programme is planned and delivered in a collaborative, values-led environment where your insight will influence decisions. You will have 25 days' annual leave, rising to 30 with service, plus bank holidays and Christmas closure and a 35 hour working week with flexible working. We offer an excellent pension scheme (6%-11.5%), plus PMI, life assurance and health cash plan and will have access to development opportunities whenever you need them. There is also the opportunity to be part of inclusive employee networks across AQA (including LGBTQ, Empowering Women, InterFaith, Parents and Carers, Neurodiversity, Ethnic Diversity and more) At AQA, we are committed to fostering a workplace that celebrates diversity and promotes equity and inclusion. We believe that a diverse team brings richer perspectives and drives better outcomes. Our ED&I strategy ensures that everyone-regardless of religion, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, age, disability, sexual orientation, or background-is valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. We actively promote inclusive language, avoid stereotypes, and strive for representation across all dimensions of diversity. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and lived experiences. What you'll bring Forecasting and modelling resource demand and capacity in complex environments Turning data into clear, practical insight to support decision making Influencing and building alignment without direct authority Communicating clearly with senior and non-technical stakeholders Working confidently where there is uncertainty or competing priorities Strong analytical thinking combined with sound judgement Experience in large transformation programmes, portfolios or regulated environments would be helpful, but isn't essential. How to Apply Ready to help shape how we plan and deliver at scale? Upload your most recent CV with a cover letter Applications will close at 23:59 on Sunday 7 June 2026. Interviews will be over 2 stages with shortlisting between, in the week beginning 22 June 2026 - 1st stage via Teams 2nd stage face to face in either the Manchester or Guildford office, whichever is nearest to you STEC LI-FH1