Resource Planner, Resource Management, Audit & Assurance 12 month FTC in Birmingham

Basic information

• Location: Birmingham
• Business Line: Audit & Assurance
• Job Type: Permanent / FTC
• Date published: 09-Dec-2025

Resource Management (RM) is a business-critical function at Deloitte. It ensures that we have the right people, with the right skills, in the right locations, available at the right time. As a member of the RM team, you will support the business unit leadership and practitioners, playing a crucial role in the implementation and delivery of RM services to provide operational excellence whilst supporting delivery of the business talent strategy.

The role is people-focused and is founded on establishing effective working relationships with all key stakeholders as well as holding, or being keen to develop, a good understanding of Management Information. Resourcing our engagements effectively is critical to business performance, whilst ensuring the experience of our people is maximised.

Ensure that Deloitte clients are provided with the best teams of people, combining industry experience with technical knowledge to ensure maximum commercial advantage. Become a trusted advisor who provides balanced and pragmatic advice around manpower planning and resource management. Own key processes across the RM team in support of Budget Planning, Talent Management, New Joiner & Leaver Processes, MI & Reporting, Learning & Professional Education, Team & Personal Development.

Provide regular and accurate management information, analysis, and advice in areas such as staff availability, utilisation, revenue and forecasting accuracy. Liaise, influence and challenge effectively to resolve issues and build relationships at all levels with multiple stakeholders. Deliver optimal utilisation and revenues for the business unit ensuring consideration of commercial aspects of deployment decisions and providing appropriate challenge where necessary.

Proactively prepare for and lead Resource Management meetings to ensure that critical staffing decisions can be made quickly. Coach and mentor junior scheduling team members. Become an integral member of a close-knit Resource Management team across the wider UK remit.

Confident and skilled verbal and written communicator - ability to cultivate trusted advisor working relationships with practitioners, business unit team members and the wider resource management function. Interpret and analyse Management Information (MI) to identify trends, make connections and spot opportunities to improve profitability. Experience in developing Management Information and strong working knowledge of Excel.

Engage with key stakeholders to deliver creative resourcing solutions and manage any issues (e.g., delays in projects starting, conflicts or staff shortages on assignments). Provide a level of flexibility and agility in the staffing model to respond to new / unplanned client requests as work is won; understand the commercial drivers and be willing to prioritise and re-prioritise to make sure all needs are met.

Ability to plan and prioritise resourcing requirements - and to multitask, managing a significant workload under pressure with excellent attention to detail. A track record of interacting effectively with empathy, impact, and discretion, cultivating trusted advisor working relationships with Business Unit leadership, practitioners and team members.

We know it’s not just about the numbers. Often, we let the technology take care of those. It’s about the creative and collective thinking of our people. That’s where the true insight is found. We’re redefining the future of audit. Come join us.

Regulation and controls are standard practice in our industry and Deloitte is no exception. These controls provide important legal protection for both you and the firm. We are subject to a number of audit regulations, one of which requires that certain colleagues abide by specific personal independence constraints (e.g., in relation to any financial interests and employment relationships).

This can mean that you and your Immediate Family Members are not permitted to hold certain financial interests (shares, funds, bonds etc.) with audit clients of the firm, and also prohibitions on certain employment relationships (e.g., you are not permitted to hold a secondary employment role with SEC audit clients of the firm whilst being employed by the firm).

The recruitment team will provide further detail as you progress through the recruitment process or you can contact the Independence team upon request.

Our hybrid working policy: This role will be based in Birmingham office, with opportunity for travel within the West Midlands, Cambridge, Southwest and South Central office bases. Whilst this opportunity requires a minimum working pattern of four days per week, we are open to discussing flexible and hybrid working arrangements that benefit both our people and our clients.

If you're seeking a role with this level of commitment and are interested in exploring flexible options, we encourage you to discuss your needs with us. At Deloitte we understand the importance of balancing your career alongside your home life. That’s why we’ll support you to work flexibly through our hybrid working policy.

Depending on the requirements of your role, you’ll have the opportunity to work in your local office, virtual collaboration spaces, client sites and remotely. You’ll get the chance to meet face to face when needed, while you collaborate and learn from colleagues, share your experiences, and build the relationships that will fuel your career and prioritise your wellbeing.

Making an impact is more than just what we do: it’s why we’re here. So we work hard to create an environment where you can experience a purpose you believe in, the freedom to be you, and the capacity to go further than ever before. We want you. The true you. Your own strengths, perspective and personality. So we’re nurturing a culture where everyone belongs, feels supported and heard, and is empowered to make a valuable, personal contribution.

You can be sure we’ll take your wellbeing seriously, too. Because it’s only when you’re comfortable and at your best that you can make the kind of impact you, and we, live for. Your expertise is our capability, so we’ll make sure it never stops growing. Whether it’s from the complex work you do, or the people you collaborate with, you’ll learn every day. Through world-class development, you’ll gain invaluable technical and personal skills. Whatever your level, you’ll learn how to lead.

A career at Deloitte is an opportunity to develop in any direction you choose. Join us and you’ll experience a purpose you can believe in and an impact you can see. You’ll be free to bring your true self to work every day. And you’ll never stop growing, whatever your level.