Resourcing & Professional Development Manager

Oakleaf Partnership have a superb Resourcing & Development Manager role for our client, a leading professional services firm.

As the Resourcing Manager, you will manage the overall professional development program for this specialist division's staffing pool, responsible and accountable for allocating the right individuals to the right projects, both to deliver business needs and maximise the development of relevant individuals.

Your key responsibilities will include:

* Work with Partners and the Head of Staffing to manage staffing numbers and achieve optimum deployment of consultants across the region

* Own the recommendation process for all staffing

* Meet regularly with Project Leaders and Principals in assigned projects to understand their staffing needs and advise them of current cases, also understanding their goals, preferences and expertise

* Communicate daily with relevant Project Leads and Head of Staffing to understand staffing pipeline and needs of business

* Work closely with staffing counterparts across the system to ensure cases are staffed appropriately across all levels

As the successful candidate, you will be able to demonstrate:

Technical / functional expertise, customer and business focus

* Understanding of the consulting business

* Problem-solving, analytical skills and decision-making:

* A 'can do' attitude, creative problem-solving skills and tenacity to find solutions

* Forward-looking, pioneering and entrepreneurial thinking

* Readiness to travel to other offices when needed

* University degree and demonstrated high academic achievement

* Excellent English skills (verbal and written communication)