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Kennedys is looking for a Resource Manager to join our UK Insurance Division, providing resource allocation support to our Professional Liability and Property Energy and Construction teams. The successful Resource Manager will ensure the efficient and effective allocation of resources across these two legal teams. Within this role they will centralise the management of lawyer workloads, removing the delegation of these tasks from Partners to allow them to focus on their core responsibilities. They will ensure productivity is optimised and that all work is adequately supported with the necessary resources, fostering a collaborative work environment allowing the Firm to deliver a leading service to clients.
Key responsibilities
* Centralise and manage the allocation of workloads across all departments, ensuring that tasks and projects are distributed optimally to facilitate greater productivity and efficiency.
* Facilitate the distribution of work within regional offices, making use of regional resources to support Firm-wide collaboration and delivery.
* Monitor and assess resource utilisation and forecast future needs to ensure that all teams have the correct provisions to meet client demands and deadlines.
* Work closely with partners to understand their needs and deliverables, and relieve them of resource management so they can focus on their day-to-day client-facing responsibilities.
* Continue to evaluate all resource management processes, focusing on best practices and enhancing efficiency and effectiveness.
Required experience
* Proven experience in resource management within a law firm or professional services environment.
* Demonstrable experience and knowledge in managing and allocating workloads across multiple departments, ensuring a balanced and efficient use of resources.
* Ability to collaborate effectively with senior Partners and stakeholders, aligning resource to meet with Firm objectives.
* Experience in managing budgets relating to resource allocation, and being mindful of cost-effective solutions but maintaining high quality output.
* Experience of evaluating and improving resource management processes.
* Familiarity with UK legal and regulatory requirements relating to resource management, ensuring compliance in all areas.
* Previous experience of resource management software and tools, with an ability to utilise these to facilitate resource planning and allocation.
* Excellent verbal and written skills.
* Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions.
* Strong interpersonal skills to build relationships and manage conflicts effectively.
* Ability to communicate complex information clearly.
* Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and handle unexpected changes and challenges.
* Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality.
General duties
* Maintain the high standard of service offered to the firm's internal clients and to assist in creating and developing the professional reputation of the function.
* Understand and live by Kennedys values - approachable, straightforward, supportive and distinctive.
* Create and maintain professional and positive relationships with partners and employees.
* Maintain trust and confidentiality at all times.
* Act as a Trusted Advisor by building relationships across all business services teams to ensure a consistent approach and service.
* Operate safely and considerately in the workplace.
This is a developing role and the job description is not exhaustive and may vary in line with changes in the team's objectives and firm policy.
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