Resource Manager

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 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.

• 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

• 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

• 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
• 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.

• 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

• 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 Pro Finda or Retain, Excel)
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• 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

Strategic Thinking – Aligns resource planning with organisational goals

Decision Making – Makes informed, timely decisions based on data and priorities

Communication – Clearly…