Graduate Resource Partner

Roke Manor Research Limited; Romsey; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Romsey, UK, seeks a Graduate Resourcing Partner to contribute to workforce planning and resource management. This position is perfect for recent graduates interested in building a career in the People function. Key responsibilities include maintaining resourcing plans, supporting workforce analytics, and collaborating with various teams to ensure effective staffing. The company offers a supportive environment with training and opportunities for progression within the organization.

Benefits

Full training and support

Career development opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and planning skills are essential.
• Ability to analyse information effectively.
• Motivated to pursue a long-term career in resource planning.

Responsibilities

• Manage resourcing plans and schedules.
• Support workforce planning activities.
• Provide insights and reporting to the Resourcing team.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Excel proficiency

Resource management tools

Adaptability

Education

Degree in Business Management

Degree in Operations Management

Degree in Human Resources

Degree in Humanities or Social Sciences

Job description

Roke, Roke Manor, Romsey, Hampshire, United Kingdom

Job Description

Posted Monday 12 January 2026 at 01:00

Great ideas come from different minds. That’s why we bring together engineers, scientists, analysts, and creatives from every background — and give them the trust, tools, and freedom to make a difference. What connects us is the mission: solving meaningful problems and building capability that protects what matters most.

And as the challenges evolve, so do we — working on the technologies that will shape tomorrow, not just today.

Role Purpose

The Graduate Resourcing Partner will support the effective allocation, scheduling, and deployment of people across the organisation, ensuring the right skills are in the right place at the right time.

This role is ideal for a recent graduate looking to build a career within the People function, with a strong interest in workforce planning, operational resourcing, and people analytics.

You’ll be part of a supportive Resourcing Team and we are ready to welcome you into the company and help train you up!

What you will be doing

• Maintain up-to-date resourcing plans and schedules;
• Support short, medium, and longer-term workforce planning activities;
• Respond to changes in business demand, absence, or availability by reallocating resources as required.
• Skills & Workforce Data Management;
• Support the development and use of skills-based resource planning tools;
• Track capacity, utilisation, and deployment data;
• In time, be able to Identify gaps, risks, or development opportunities within the workforce.
• Support the Resourcing team with workforce-related insights and reporting;
• Contribute to improvements in resource planning processes and systems;
• Ensure fair, transparent, and inclusive resourcing decisions.

Coordinate the allocation of people to work on projects based on:

• Skills and competency profiles using Industry leading Technology
• Availability and capacity
• Business or operational priorities

Who you will work with

You will sit in a central team of Resource Managers; You will work closely with Project managers and Technology team leads to understand resourcing requirements; You will collaborate with Operational leaders and People Team colleagues, and you will work directly with our Rokie workforce!

This is a great opportunity to join the team.

• Full training and ongoing support from our team of experienced Resource Managers.
• Opportunity to develop a career in resource planning and workforce management.
• A friendly, collaborative team environment.

This role provides a strong foundation for progression into roles such as:

• Resourcing Manager
• Operations Analyst
• Talent & Workforce Planning Specialist
• Strong organisational and planning skills
• Ability to analyse information and match people to work effectively
• Clear, confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to prioritise and adapt in a changing operational environment
• Strong IT skills, particularly in Excel and scheduling or resource management tools
• Experience of resource scheduling, workforce planning, or operational coordination (including industrial placements or part-time work)
• Interest in people data, capacity planning, or analytics

Education & Qualifications

Recent graduate with a degree in:

• Business Management
• Operations Management
• Human Resources
• Humanities or Social Sciences
• Or a related discipline

Personal Attributes

• Analytical and methodical in approach
• Confident in making evidence-based decisions
• Approachable, fair, and professional
• Curious and eager to learn about how people and business operations connect
• Motivated to pursue a long-term career within the Resourcing, People or Workforce Planning function

Why Join Us?

Opportunity to work at the intersection of People, Operations and Leadership within a fast evolving and growing organisation within the Defence and Technology sector.

Supportive learning environment for early-career professionals.

Security Clearance

Due to the nature of this position, we require you to have SC clearance. As a result, you should be a British Citizen and have resided in the UK for the last 5 years.

The Next Step

Click apply, submitting an up-to-date CV. We look forward to hearing from you.