Resource Lead (Education)

TL;DR

Resource Lead (Program Management): Managing resource demand and capacity for a large-scale transformation program (GQ Reform) with an accent on capacity modelling and data-driven decision support. Focus on translating complex resource data into actionable insights for senior leadership to ensure delivery confidence.

Location: Hybrid (minimum 2 days in office each week) in Manchester or Guildford, UK

Salary: £56,500 - £68,000

Company

hirify.global is the UK's largest provider of academic qualifications, dedicated to advancing education by helping students and teachers realize their potential.

What you will do

• Build and maintain a comprehensive portfolio-level view of resource demand and capacity.
• Convert complex data into decision-ready insights for senior leaders using Power BI and Planner Premium.
• Model various resourcing scenarios to support prioritization and strategic planning.
• Collaborate with HR and Finance to shape and secure effective resourcing solutions.
• Identify and communicate resource risks and their potential impact on program delivery.
• Improve forecasting, tracking, and data quality for resource management.

Requirements

• Proven ability to model and forecast resource demand and capacity in complex environments.
• Strong analytical skills to translate data into practical recommendations for executive stakeholders.
• Experience influencing and aligning multiple teams without direct authority.
• Strong communication skills for presenting complex info to non-technical audiences.
• Confidence operating in ambiguous environments with competing priorities.
• Must be based in or able to work from Manchester or Guildford (Hybrid: min 2 days in office)

Nice to have

• Experience with large transformation programs or regulated environments.
• Background in education or assessment sectors.
• Familiarity with PPM, capacity modelling, or financial planning systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible working arrangement with a 35-hour work week.
• Annual leave from 25 to 30 days, plus bank holidays and Christmas closure.
• Comprehensive pension scheme (6%–11.5%), PMI, life assurance, and health cash plan.
• Access to various inclusive employee networks (LGBTQ+, Neurodiversity, etc.).
• Strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace.

Hiring process

• Two-stage interview process.
• First stage conducted via Microsoft Teams.
• Second stage face-to-face in the Manchester or Guildford office.