Resourcing Team Lead

Descripción del puesto:

Company description Publicis Connected Media UK is a fully end-to-end offering that unites media, commerce, CXM, social and data to deliver connected consumer experiences and drive exceptional business outcomes for our clients. Powered by Publicis Connected Identity, the UK's richest people-based data set built on real behaviours, it helps major brands move beyond siloed marketing and make more confident decisions in fast-changing conditions. Those insights truly differentiate our AI and agentic solutions to predict impact, create messaging and reach the right people. The more than 3500-strong team spans Starcom, Zenith, Spark Foundry, Digitas, Performics, PMX, Epsilon, Lotame, Publicis Commerce and Influential. Publicis Connected Media is part of Publicis Groupe. Overview This is a brand-new role, created for someone who wants to shape how resourcing really works in a modern agency. You won't be stepping into a pre-set model. You'll be trusted to build the benchmark and set the standards. Roles like this don't come up often in the agency world, and that's what makes it special. If you enjoy having space, influence and backing to do things properly, this one's for you. Responsibilities What you'll be doing Building and leading a central resourcing approach across our agencies, with the freedom to design what "good" looks like Setting clear ways of working that help teams get the right people, at the right time, without burning anyone out Being the go-to person for tricky resourcing calls, balancing client needs, team wellbeing and commercial reality Working closely with agency leaders, finance and talent to plan, not just react Spotting gaps early and suggesting smart solutions, whether that's moving people, upskilling, hiring or using partners Using data and insight to tell a clear story about capacity, risk and opportunity Leading and developing a strong resourcing team, giving them clarity, confidence and room to grow Why this role is different It's new. You'll help shape the role, not inherit someone else's legacy You'll have real influence at the senior level, with visibility and trust You'll set the benchmark for resourcing across the business It's rare. Roles like this don't come up often in agencies You'll balance impact with humanity, helping teams thrive while protecting the business Qualifications Skills we're looking for Experience in resourcing, workforce or capacity planning in a complex business A good commercial head. You're comfortable linking People decisions to business outcomes Confidence working with senior stakeholders and influencing decisions An analytical mindset, with the ability to turn data into clear, useful insight A fair and thoughtful approach to decision-making, even when things are complicated Comfort handling sensitive information with care and discretion Curiosity and openness. You enjoy improving how things work, not just maintaining them Additional information Publicis Media 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 Publicis Media, 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-KT1

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Skills we're looking for Experience in resourcing, workforce or capacity planning in a complex business A good commercial head. You're comfortable linking People decisions to business outcomes Confidence working with senior stakeholders and influencing decisions An analytical mindset, with the ability to turn data into clear, useful insight A fair and thoughtful approach to decision-making, even when things are complicated Comfort handling sensitive information with care and discretion Curiosity and openness. You enjoy improving how things work, not just maintaining them