Resource Manager

Job Title: Contract Creative Resource Manager Location: Manchester (Hybrid/On-site) Contract Length: 3 months Start Date: ASAP Rate: £300-350per dayAbout UsA fast-paced, award-winning marketing agency based in Manchester, delivering integrated campaigns for leading brands across digital, social, content, and creative is looking for a Resource Manager. As they continue to grow, we're looking for a talented Creative Resource Manager to join our team on a contract basis.Role OverviewAs a Creative Resource Manager, you'll be the central hub for managing and allocating our creative and design resources across multiple client accounts. Working closely with creative leads, account managers, and project managers, you'll ensure the right people are in the right place at the right time-balancing workloads, maximising efficiency, and enabling brilliant creative work.Key ResponsibilitiesOwn and manage the creative resource schedule across all accounts and projectsAllocate creative team members (designers, copywriters, art directors, etc.) according to project scope, deadlines, and prioritiesLiaise with project managers and account leads to understand project requirements and timelinesTrack team utilisation, capacity, and forecast future resource needsIdentify resourcing gaps and work with freelancers or external partners when neededSupport recruitment of freelance/contract creative talent as requiredAct as the point of contact for all resourcing queries and conflictsContinuously improve resourcing processes, tools, and systemsKey RequirementsProven experience in resource management or traffic management in a creative/marketing agencyExceptional organisational skills and the ability to juggle multiple projects at onceStrong understanding of creative workflows and team dynamicsComfortable using resource/project management tools (e.g. Float, Resource Guru, , or similar)Excellent communication and negotiation skillsProactive, solutions-oriented, and calm under pressureNice to HaveExperience working with hybrid or remote teamsFamiliarity with agile or sprint-based ways of workingA network of trusted freelance creativesDesired Skills and ExperienceA fast-paced, award-winning marketing agency based in Manchester, delivering integrated campaigns for leading brands across digital, social, content, and creative is looking for a Resource Manager. As they continue to grow, we're looking for a talented Creative Resource Manager to join our team on a contract basis.Sphere Digital Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Created: 2025-08-01