IT Resource Manager - #2086560

• IT Resource Manager
• Bradford - Onsite 3 days a week
• 3 month contract
• Inside of IR35
• £450 per day

About the Role

We are looking for a proactive and data-driven IT Resource Manager to join our Information Services team within Corporate Resources.

This is a key role responsible for delivering effective hybrid resource management across both operational services and project environments. You will play a central part in ensuring the Council’s workforce is optimally planned, allocated and utilised—supporting critical services and strategic priorities across the organisation.

In this role, you will:

• Plan, forecast and allocate resources across services and programmes
• Monitor utilisation, capacity and skills availability across teams
• Work closely with service managers and project leads to understand demand and resolve constraints
• Produce insightful reporting on resource usage, shortages and future demand
• Coordinate resource sharing across teams and resolve allocation conflicts
• Maintain accurate workforce and capacity planning data
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and optimise resource use
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the organisation
• Contribute to continuous improvement of resource management tools and processes.

Essential Knowledge & Skills

• Strong understanding of workforce planning, capacity management and resource allocation
• Experience using resource/workforce planning systems
• Knowledge of project management methodologies and resourcing approaches
• Ability to analyse data and produce meaningful reports
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and negotiation skills
• Commitment to high levels of customer service

Experience

• Significant experience in resource management within a complex organisation
• Experience working across both operational and project-based environments