The role This is an exciting time for Resource Management as we build on the professionalism of our people and work closely with the business to develop and implement PwC business and people strategy. PwC's Resource Management (RM) team has been centralised to assist the firm in being more agile and providing the right people on the right projects at the right time. This role will be based in the Birmingham office but may require occasional travel. You will have strategic oversight of the deployment for over 150 staff within compliance services. Who we are look for To enable us to deliver our strategy, we want to attract resource officers from varying backgrounds and industries who have experience Day to day deployment of staff to projects/assignments balancing the needs of the business with the needs of the individuals Encouraging the take up of secondments and 'cycles of experience' to our people Improving agility by utilising people in our growth/strategic priority areas both within your immediate area and across the firm as a whole Producing, using and analysing information to make resourcing decisions and recommendations Build relationships within the business unit and the wider resourcing function to enable greater effectiveness in providing solutions for resourcing demands Essential skills and experience Technical Skills Deployment and Manpower Planning Main point of contact for assigned portfolio, delivering the day to day deployment requirements Managing resourcing conflicts and priorities Understand the implication of profitability, engagement, agility and retention goals and the impact on resourcing decisions Ability to learn new deployment systems quickly and implement into the business Knowledge and Skills Relationship Skills including communicating and Influencing - Build relationships - with those being deployed as well as those requesting resources Consult and enquire with stakeholders to understand their needs and wants. Respond with empathy and understanding to enhance relationships Take an active role in resource management projects and initiatives Strategy and Change Management Understand the Business Unit, resource management firm-wide strategy and work to support these Understand the pipeline opportunities to enable appropriate decisions about available resources Stakeholder Management Build relationships with stakeholders to become a trusted advisor and point of contact on resourcing matters Actively manage expectations and escalate where necessary Commercial Acumen and Financial Management Understand the financial implications of the resourcing decisions made Understand the business unit needs and priorities for resourcing Produce and analyse Management information to make recommendations and decisions Team and Personal Development Actively seek and identify opportunities for development Give and receive constructive feedback to improve performance Draw on resources across the business unit and resource management as appropriate Ideally some commitment to previous positions in terms of timescales Is motivated and is a self-starter/can work fairly independently Not the role for you? Did you know PwC offer flexible contract arrangements as well as contingent work ( ie temporary or day rate contracting)? The skills we look for in future employees All our people need to demonstrate the skills and behaviours that support us in delivering our business strategy. This is important to the work we do for our business, and our clients. These skills and behaviours make up our global leadership framework, 'The PwC Professional' and are made up of five core attributes; whole leadership, technical capabilities, business acumen, global acumen and relationships. Learn more here www.pwc.com/uk/careers/experienced/apply Diversity We work in a changing world which offers great opportunities for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We seek to attract and employ the best people from the widest talent pool, as well as those who reflect the diverse nature of our society. And we aim to encourage a culture where people can be themselves and be valued for their strengths. Creating value through diversity is what makes us strong as a business and as an organisation with an increasingly agile workforce, we're open to flexible working arrangements where appropriate. Learn more here www.pwc.com/uk/diversity