Senior Resource Manager - Manchester
You'll join a nimble, independent creative agency focused on sports, gaming, and entertainment, powered by real-time fan insight. The agency builds campaigns for global clients using its proprietary network of tastemakers and trendspotters. Their culture values collaboration, creativity, and data-driven storytelling that pushes cultural boundaries.
* Flexible hybrid working with optional four-day in‑office weeks and a relaxed, inclusive culture.
* Excellent parental leave policies, private medical insurance, cycle‑to‑work scheme, personal development coaching, plus birthday day off.
* Opportunity to lead change by implementing and optimising systems (notably Monday.com), shaping resource management across a fast-growing, high‑volume environment.
As Senior Resource Manager, your responsibilities will include:
* Tracking and managing resource allocation for multiple concurrent creative and strategic projects from initiation to delivery.
* Leading short and long‑term planning across internal and freelance teams, collaborating with Client Services, Strategy, and Creative leads.
* Implementing and optimising Monday.com to improve visibility, efficiency, utilization reporting, and workflow processes.
* Producing and analysing utilisation and workflow data to drive operational improvements and real‑time efficiencies.
* Running resource and traffic meetings, solving daily resourcing challenges, and maintaining SLAs across stakeholders.
* Managing freelance partners, including cost-efficiency, quality tracking, and supplier CRM oversight.
* Delivering training and change‑management leadership across the agency to support new systems and operational improvements.
You:
* Have at least 4 years of experience as a Resource or Traffic Manager within fast‑paced creative or marketing agencies.
* Are highly skilled with Monday.com, with a proven track record implementing and managing resource‑planning systems.
* Excel at capacity planning, managing high volumes of concurrent projects, adapting quickly to shifting priorities.
* Are a natural problem-solver with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, able to navigate resource conflicts tactfully.
* Demonstrate strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and data-driven thinking for scheduling and reporting.
* Are experienced in working with internal creative teams and external freelancers, tracking performance and optimizing resource usage.
* Bonus if you have familiarity with sports, gaming, esports, or influencer/social content resourcing.
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Amy Gladdish - Associate Director - Agencies
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