Resource Advisor

My clients a leading Professional Services organisation based in the City of London currently seek a resource advisor c£35k This role will support the client facing team ensuring the most effective and most efficient utilisation of all resources. You will support the business through use of management information and help with the making of all resource decisions. Key Responsibilities* Allocation of staff to the most appropriate projects; using strong negotiation skills to resolve conflicts and escalating any issues should the need arise * Working with key stakeholders on the division of resources and the strategic solutions to achieve maximum utilisation and effective skills on projects * Business planning/forecasting * Support Resource Management projects and initiatives where appropriate * Attending weekly meetings and drawing attention to senior stakeholders about any potential resourcing conflicts, challenges and successes * Attend client sites as necessary, to allow relationship building with client engagement managers and aid forward planning * Support the Resource Managers in the tracking and understanding of headcount movements * Reporting on available resources, escalating issues where appropriate * Demonstrating strong commercial awareness when reporting weekly to key stakeholders on all areas of MI * Support the Performance Management of individuals by working closely with Performance Managers to identify the right opportunities for individuals to allow them to grow and develop * Meet and greet all new joiners to introduce Resource Management processes and understand their skills and career aspirations and skills matrices are completed The ideal candidate will meet the following criteria: * Strong commercial awareness * A strong team player with Flexibility and tenacity * Excellent communication and relationship management skills * Ability to work under pressure * Ability to use initiative and influence key stakeholders / decision makers * Confident, assertive and resilient and is able to prioritise their workload during busy periods and comfortable to 'push back' and challenge when necessary * Ability to understand and balance the business goals along with individual's goals * Ability to build relationships with client facing staff and represent their needs in resourcing decisions If you are keen to be considered please forward a copy of your CV ASAP