Great ideas come from different minds. That’s why we bring together engineers, scientists, analysts, and creatives from every background — and give them the trust, tools, and freedom to make a difference. What connects us is the mission: solving meaningful problems and building capability that protects what matters most.
And as the challenges evolve, so do we — working on the technologies that will shape tomorrow, not just today.
Role Purpose
The Resourcing Coordinator role will support the effective allocation, scheduling, and deployment of people across the organisation, ensuring the right skills are in the right place at the right time.
This role is ideal for someone looking to build a career within the People function, with a strong interest in workforce planning, operational resourcing, and people analytics.
You’ll be part of a supportive Resourcing Team and we are ready to welcome you into the company and help train you up!
What you will be doing
- Maintain up-to-date resourcing plans and schedules;
- Support short, medium, and longer-term workforce planning activities;
- Respond to changes in business demand, absence, or availability by reallocating resources as required.
- Skills & Workforce Data Management;
- Support the development and use of skills-based resource planning tools;
- Track capacity, utilisation, and deployment data;
- In time, be able to Identify gaps, risks, or development opportunities within the workforce.
- Support the Resourcing team with workforce-related insights and reporting;
- Contribute to improvements in resource planning processes and systems;
- Ensure fair, transparent, and inclusive resourcing decisions.
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Coordinate the allocation of people to work on projects based on:
- Skills and competency profiles using Industry leading Technology
- Availability and capacity
- Business or operational priorities
Who you will work with
You will sit in a central team of Resource Managers; You will work closely with Project managers and Technology team leads to understand resourcing requirements; You will collaborate with Operational leaders and People Team colleagues, and you will work directly with our Rokie workforce!
Development & Career Progression
This is a great opportunity to join the team.
- Full training and ongoing support from our team of experienced Resource Managers.
- Opportunity to develop a career in resource planning and workforce management.
- A friendly, collaborative team environment.
This role provides a strong foundation for progression into roles such as:
- Resourcing Manager
- Operations Analyst
- Talent & Workforce Planning Specialist
Skills & Competencies
Essential
- Strong organisational and planning skills
- Ability to analyse information and match people to work effectively
- Clear, confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills
- High level of attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to prioritise and adapt in a changing operational environment
- Strong IT skills, particularly in Excel and scheduling or resource management tools
Desirable
- Experience of resource scheduling, workforce planning, or operational coordination (including industrial placements or part-time work)
- Interest in people data, capacity planning, or analytics
Education & Qualifications
Degree in:
- Business Management
- Operations Management
- Human Resources
- Psychology
- Humanities or Social Sciences
- Or a related discipline
Personal Attributes
- Analytical and methodical in approach
- Confident in making evidence-based decisions
- Approachable, fair, and professional
- Curious and eager to learn about how people and business operations connect
- Motivated to pursue a long-term career within the Resourcing, People or Workforce Planning function
Why Join Us?
Opportunity to work at the intersection of People, Operations and Leadership within a fast evolving and growing organisation within the Defence and Technology sector.
Supportive learning environment for early-career professionals.
Security Clearance
Due to the nature of this position, we require you to have SC clearance. As a result, you should have resided in the UK for the last 5 years.
The Next Step
Click apply, submitting an up-to-date CV. We look forward to hearing from you.
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