Resource Manager

Campfire Group Ltd

  • Salford
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 22 days ago
Company Overview:Campfire is an award winning Social first digital agency, founded on values of Honesty & Integrity, Exceeding Expectations and First Principle Thinking. Holding some of the world’s leading brands on our client roster, we pride ourselves on innovating and creating performance driving firsts for our clients.We believe in meritocracy. If you want to work for an agency who will invest in you and your career, Campfire is the right place for those willing to step up and deliver as part of the team and for our clients. With quarterly PDPs rather than annual, your career can move as quickly as you do.Position Overview:As a Resource Manger for Campfire, you will be responsible for planning, allocating and overseeing the use of resources within the business, (people and equipment), to ensure projects are successfully completed. You will manage capacity planning, forecast staffing needs, and address resource conflict, ultimately contributing to the efficient and effective operation of the organisation.What are the key responsibilities for the role?
  • Resource planning and allocation - Determine the resources needed for projects, assigns staff based on skills and availability, and creates allocation plans.
  • Time Management - Be the lead for managing all time across the business (excluding Central functions).
  • Capacity planning - Ensures the organisation has the necessary resources and capacity to meet project demands, both current and future.
  • Staffing and Hiring - Support on the hiring of new employees or contractors to meet specific project needs.
  • Resource Management - Oversees the use of resources, ensuring they are used effectively and efficiently. (People and equipment).
  • Conflict Resolution - Oversees the use of resources, ensuring they are used effectively and efficiently.
  • Performance Monitoring - Tracks utilisation of resources, identifies areas for improvement and ensures resources are performing as expected.
  • Coordination - works closely with project managers, and the Senior People & Culture Advisor, to ensure resources are allocated appropriately.
  • Communication - Communicates project needs and resource availability to stakeholders ensuring everyone is informed.
  • Continuous Improvement - Identifies areas for improvement in resource management processes and recommends solutions.
Required skills for our campers..
  • Strong analytical skills - the ability to analyse data, assess resource needs, and make informed decisions
  • Organisational skills - ability to manage multiple projects and track resource utilisation
  • Communication skills - ability to communicate effectively with project managers, stakeholders, and other team members.
  • Problem solving skills - ability to identify and resolve resource conflicts and other challenges
  • Negotiation skills - the ability to negotiate resource allocation with stakeholders.
  • Leadership skills - Ability to lead and motivate teams
  • Adaptability - Ability to adapt to changing project needs and priorities.
What do we expect from our team?At Campfire we are committed to providing all our campers with a healthy, safe and supported work environment, where everyone is able to be themselves, work freely and express their creative passion. We do ask that in order for us to do so, you comply with our behaviour expectations.Our values?Campfire share their values, not as words on a wall but as something we naturally live and breathe every single day, and as part of our recruitment process we will ask specific questions around culture to ensure all new campers are aligned with our three core values: Clarity, Honesty & Integrity | Exceeding Expectations | First-Principle ThinkingWhat do we offer our campers?..
  • 25 days annual leave, plus Bank Holidays, christmas shutdown, the day for your birthday
  • Loyalty Holidays (accrue 1 extra day per anniversary year up to 5 extra days)
  • X2 wellness days or £100 allowance
  • Hybrid working (2 days in the office, three days from home)
  • Flexi-hours, our full hours are 9-5:30, but core hours are 10-4:00, the remaining hours outside of this (if you're an early bird or night owl) are up to you to decide when to work
  • Discretionary Bonus (this will be part fixed salary % and part flexi % based on performance metrics - all bonuses are subject to business performance)
  • Campfire value awards
  • Free fruit, snacks and plenty of beverages to keep you full for the day
  • Regular social events including the big summer and christmas parties
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption leave, shared parental and fertility journey support policies
  • Enhanced company sick pay
  • Employee assistance programme - with access 24hrs a day on an array of topics that you may benefit from seeking additional support.
Equal Opportunities StatementCampfire believes that everyone should be treated with respect and dignity, and that’s why we embrace equity as part of our values. We strive to prevent discrimination in all aspects of the employee cycle, in particular in the recruitment process. We understand that no “one size fits all” and we are committed to ensuring everyone feels welcome, at ease and supported.Disability Confident EmployerAt Campfire, we are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace where everyone can thrive, regardless of disability or long-term health condition.

Campfire Group Ltd