Staffing & Resource Lead for Consulting — Hybrid London

AnaVation LLC; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm based in London is seeking a Resource & Staffing Manager to oversee staffing for a consulting population of 60-70 consultants. The role involves optimizing the planning and deployment of consulting teams to ensure the right consultants are allocated to projects. Candidates should have a relevant degree and strong skills in resource management, collaboration, and analysis. The firm offers a competitive salary and hybrid working conditions (2-3 days in the office).

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Matched pension scheme

25 days holiday + bank holidays + Tenure Holiday

Critical illness cover + Life insurance cover

Private medical insurance

Internal training platform offering learning paths

Vibrant company life with team events

Modern office in central London

Qualifications

• Proven experience in resource management or staffing within consulting or professional services is strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting a consulting population of 50+ consultants is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of consulting delivery models and project‑based organizations.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage consultant staffing across client projects, ensuring optimal allocation aligned with skills, availability and development goals.
• Monitor utilization, bench time, and project demand to maintain balanced and sustainable team performance.
• Drive continuous improvement of staffing processes, tools, and ways of working.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical mindset

Collaboration

Leadership skills

Fluent in English

Education

University degree in Business, Engineering, Economics or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Resource and staffing tools (e.g., Napta)

Job description

A leading consulting firm based in London is seeking a Resource & Staffing Manager to oversee staffing for a consulting population of 60-70 consultants. The role involves optimizing the planning and deployment of consulting teams to ensure the right consultants are allocated to projects. Candidates should have a relevant degree and strong skills in resource management, collaboration, and analysis. The firm offers a competitive salary and hybrid working conditions (2-3 days in the office).