Resource Business Partner

An exciting opportunity for a Resource specialist to join a leading law firm. This is a newly created role to help set up and implement a resource management function.Main duties and responsibilities will include:Working with the Resource Manager to establish and embed a resource management function, including setting up new processes, educating on best practice and managing change.To act as a trusted advisor in respect of strategic manpower planning and resourcing.To liaise with partners and senior fee earners to identify and scope future resourcing requirements across the national team.Optimise the allocation of work and the deployment of staff to maximise profitability.Support the implementation and embedding of ways of working and technology solutions to improve the efficient and effective working or the team, and its profitability.Support the lawyer recruitment process by advising on skill gaps and utilisation trends.Relevant experience required:Resource management and proven people management skills, ideally gained within a professional services environment.Ability to influence and negotiate.Commercially minded with good operational business acumen.Proven ability to build and maintain strong internal and external working relationships.Equal OpportunitiesAs a responsible business, it is important that we represent the diversity of our people, our clients and our communities. We believe that the firms that thrive are those with the most diverse team; that's why we work so hard to source the best talent from the broadest pool possible. As an equal opportunities employer we strive to accommodate anyone who may have specific needs. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the selection process, please talk to a member of the recruitment team so that any required adjustments can be made in advance.