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Unum UK

Resource Planning Manager

Unum UK

. Act as the central point for resource requests across change programmes and projects .

Posted 9/28/2026full-timeDorking • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in resource management, capacity planning, and stakeholder engagement within transformation and change initiatives. Proficient in utilizing data analysis and forecasting to drive efficiency and support decision-making in a regulated industry.

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Resource ManagementCapacity PlanningData AnalysisStakeholder EngagementChange Management

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Hard Skills
Capacity PlanningForecastingData AnalysisUtilisation ReportingResource ForecastingProject Management PrinciplesGovernanceChange Delivery LifecyclesAgile MethodologiesWaterfall Methodologies
Soft Skills
CommunicationFacilitationPresentationOrganisationInfluencing
Tools & Technologies
Planning ToolsResource Management Tools
Industry Keywords
Transformation OfficePMOPortfolio OfficeFinancial ServicesRegulated Industry

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Act as the central point for resource requests across change programmes and projects
  • Partner with Programme Managers, Delivery Managers, Portfolio Leads and functional leaders to understand current and future requirements
  • Create and maintain rolling 3, 6 and 12-month capacity plans, identifying constraints, skills gaps and recruitment needs
  • Align resources to agreed business priorities and support the resolution of competing demands
  • Monitor utilisation and recommend changes where teams or individuals are under or over-allocated
  • Provide resource impact assessments for new initiatives and changes in priority
  • Produce clear dashboards, forecasts and management information for senior stakeholders
  • Maintain accurate portfolio resource data and develop meaningful measures of efficiency and delivery performance
  • Establish consistent resource management standards, processes and ways of working
  • Drive continuous improvement and the adoption of effective planning tools and methodologies

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Significant experience in a Transformation Office, PMO, Portfolio Office or Change function
  • Proven experience managing resources across multiple programmes and projects
  • Strong capacity planning, forecasting, modelling and data-analysis skills
  • Experience producing resource forecasts, utilisation reporting and management information
  • Confidence influencing senior stakeholders and resolving priorities in a matrix environment
  • A strong understanding of portfolio, programme and project management principles, governance and change delivery lifecycles
  • Excellent organisation, communication, facilitation and presentation skills
  • The ability to balance immediate delivery needs with longer-term organisational capability
  • Experience in insurance, financial services or another regulated industry
  • Experience supporting large-scale technology and business transformation
  • Experience implementing resource management processes or tools
  • Knowledge of Agile, Waterfall and hybrid delivery methods

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Competitive salary and generous bonus scheme
  • Healthcare Cash Plan (Level 1 funded)
  • Defined Contribution pension scheme
  • Life assurance, private medical and income protection insurance
  • Access to a remote GP, nutrition coaching, personal training, unlimited mental health support and medical second opinions
  • 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell up to 5 additional days
  • Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme with on-site charging facilities
  • Free shuttle bus from Dorking train station
  • A supportive culture focused on wellbeing, development and career growth