Resource Advisor

Resource Advisor

Location: Milton Keynes

Competitive salary, negotiable depending on your experience and expertise.

Are you ready to bring your Resourcing and Project Management expertise to a role where your skills and unique perspective can make a lasting impact?

What Sets Us Apart

At MHA, we're about people first – our people, our clients, and the communities we serve. As one of the UK's top 15 accountancy firms and a proud member of Baker Tilly International, the 9th largest network in the world, we are a hub of global knowledge with a strong local commitment.

Our people-focused approach truly sets us apart. Here, you won't just be another face in the firm; you'll be part of an ambitious, driven team dedicated to continuous learning and growth. We invest in our people because they are the foundation of our success. With access to unparalleled resources and award-winning development programmes, you'll have the freedom to shape your career while making a meaningful impact. We take immense pride in being awarded gold for Investors in People. This recognition reflects our deep commitment to nurturing talent and ensuring every individual feels valued and supported.

Here, You'll Shape More Than Careers

We're looking for a talented Resource Advisor who thrives in a people-focused environment and sees challenges as opportunities for growth. At MHA, you'll work alongside passionate professionals who care about making a difference Your role in [service line] will be far more than policies and procedures; it's about creating an inspiring workplace culture, fostering individual growth, and implementing strategic initiatives that drive meaningful, lasting impact across our team.

• Liaising with Partners, Directors and Managers in the business to understand their client / project resource requirements.
• Driving utilisation and advising stakeholders on resourcing solutions and best practice.
• Identifying resourcing solutions whilst factoring in the client needs and individual skills.
• Managing conflicting demands on resources to ensure the best and most profitable outcomes are achieved for the business and for our clients.
• Maintain and administer work planners.
• Provide administrative support for all aspects of the resourcing process.
• Ensure that clients are provided with the best teams of people, combining industry experience with technical knowledge to ensure maximum commercial advantage.
• Strategic talent management of staff; actively considering their career development needs and aligning them to engagement experiences accordingly.
• Liaise, influence and challenge effectively to build relationships at all levels and with multiple stakeholders.
• Identify and negotiate the release of suitable resources to cope with the needs of teams, when new work has been won and/or when project/job timings change.
• Support the International and national secondment programme.
• Analysis of weekly utilisation reports, supporting the Resource Manager with conversations around utilisation benchmarks and non-chargeable hours.
• Reporting and forecasting of workforce utilisation and making strategic resource deployment decisions to maximise utilisation.
• Support the Resource Manager and wider business with the onboarding of contingent workers.
• Support Resource Manager with training and employee deployment.
• Be accountable for identification of process improvement.

What We're Looking For

• Highly confident, skilled verbal and written communicator with great attention to detail.
• Previous experience within professional services would be highly advantageous.
• Ability to interact effectively with empathy, impact and discretion, cultivating trusted advisor working relationships with Business Unit leadership, key stakeholders, practitioners, team members and the wider resource management function.
• Commercial mind set.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Ability to plan and prioritise, multitask and manage a significant workload under pressure.
• Strong relationship management experience: ability to interact, influence and negotiate with people at all levels.
• Strong organisation and time management skills with excellent administration skills.
• A proactive attitude towards change and ongoing focus on improvement.
• Ability to influence strategic resourcing, training and recruitment decisions through presentation of information that is timely and informative.

Rewards That Resonate

You're more than a number to us; you're an individual with unique talents and aspirations. Our benefits are designed to support your well-being, foster your professional growth, and recognise your contributions.

• Agile Working:
  Enjoy the flexibility of core hours from 10 AM to 2 PM and two home working days, allowing you to balance your work and personal commitments seamlessly.
• 33 days holiday
  Inc. bank holidays, plus the opportunity to buy or sell up to 5 days (28 days on a training contract, with the opportunity to buy 5 days)
• Competitive salary package
• Employee recognition awards:
  Outstanding Performance Award Bonus, and other recognition initiatives.
• New and improved programme
  for succession planning and supportive management structure to help you realise your potential
• Employee Assistance Programme:
  Access a free confidential 24-hour support service, including unlimited counseling sessions and virtual doctors available for you and your family.
• And lot's more

Are You Ready to Elevate Your Career?

Apply now and be part of a team that celebrates diversity, champions innovation, and prioritises your success