Resource Manager - 12 Month FTC

Job Description:

Company description At Digitas, we harness the power of connection to make positive impact everyday. We have a relentless focus on creating connections to help our clients' businesses grow, connecting diverse people, ideas and expertise in innovative and exciting ways. We are making positive impact with our amazing clients, through our capabilities in Consulting, Products & Platforms, Customer Engagement and Digital Media. Part of Publicis Groupe, and a Leader in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for Global Marketing Agencies, we're proud to work with some of the world's leading brands. Digitas. Experience the power of connection. Our Commitment Digitas is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of society and does not discriminate on grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation or gender identity. Overview We are hiring a Resource Manager to play a central role in how creative, design and experience work comes to life across our business. This role sits at the heart of delivery - connecting people, projects and priorities so teams can do their best work. You'll bring clarity to complexity, balance craft with commercial thinking, and help shape smarter, more human ways of working. If you enjoy solving puzzles, building trust, and making a real impact behind the scenes, this role is for you. Responsibilities Partnering closely with Creative, Design and Experience teams to understand skills, strengths and capacity across the business Owning day-to-day resourcing for projects and retainers, ensuring work is planned and staffed effectively Managing freelance and contractor requirements, from identification through onboarding Forecasting short, medium and long-term resourcing needs, including offshore support Working with project and programme leads to cast teams that balance capability, availability and project goals Analysing utilisation and forward-planning data to surface insights and inform decision-making Proactively identifying resourcing risks or constraints and collaborating on practical solutions Qualifications Experience in a resourcing or workforce planning role, ideally within a creative or digital environment Confidence working with multiple stakeholders and tailoring communication to different audiences A structured, thoughtful approach to planning, problem-solving and prioritisation Comfort working with data, forecasts and resource management tools to inform decisions Strong organisation skills with the ability to manage competing demands calmly and clearly A collaborative mindset, built on trust, integrity and discretion when handling sensitive information Clear written and verbal communication, with a focus on building positive working relationships Additional information Digitas offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees. Full details are shared when you join, but highlights include core benefits such as Pension, Life Assurance, and Private Medical cover, alongside enhanced policies like Reflection Days and Shared Parental Leave. You'll also have access to a range of additional initiatives, including: 📖 Please check out the Publicis Career Page which showcases our Inclusive Benefits and our EAG's (Employee Action Groups). Publicis Groupe works primarily from the office or our clients' office four days per week. At Digitas, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion or belief, disability, age, citizenship, relationship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to providing a fair, accessible, and inclusive recruitment process. If you have any access needs - for example, related to disability, neurodivergence, or a health condition - please let us know. We'll work with you to ensure the process works for you. Sharing this information will never impact your application. Guided by our values, we listen with empathy, uplift each other, take responsibility, and embrace change - building a culture where everyone feels seen, respected, and genuinely included. #LI-PH1

Candidate Requirements:

Experience in a resourcing or workforce planning role, ideally within a creative or digital environment Confidence working with multiple stakeholders and tailoring communication to different audiences A structured, thoughtful approach to planning, problem-solving and prioritisation Comfort working with data, forecasts and resource management tools to inform decisions Strong organisation skills with the ability to manage competing demands calmly and clearly A collaborative mindset, built on trust, integrity and discretion when handling sensitive information Clear written and verbal communication, with a focus on building positive working relationships