Resource Manager (12 month FTC)
London, UK
Operations /
Parental Cover /
Hybrid
About Vidsy
Vidsy is a multi-award-winning creative technology company, with hubs in London (HQ), NYC, LA, and Toronto. We’re building the ultimate platform for brands and Creators to team up and thrive together. Our platform empowers global brands to produce impactful video ads while giving Creators the tools, opportunities, and fair pay to work on amazing projects. We're building a different way to create; democratising creativity and empowering brands and Creators to build value together.
The Role
Vidsy is seeking an experienced Resource Manager for a parental cover within our growing team. You’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring our Creative teams operate as a collaborative, efficient, and consistent unit.
You'll oversee creative resourcing for our UK Hub of ~30 people, working closely with the NYC Resource Manager. Your remit spans resource planning, capacity and utilisation management, and data-driven optimisation of how our Creative team works. You’ll not just allocate you’ll analyse, spot patterns, test new approaches, and help us make smarter decisions about how we work.
What You'll Be Doing
- Resource planning Working with Client Solutions Managers to allocate projects for Creative Leads and Motion Designers.
- Data driven solutions Use past project data to identify trends, create hypotheses, and recommend resource strategies that increase efficiency and output quality.
- Defining resource expectations Qualify requests and check timelines and proposing alternative where not viable.
- Capacity and utilisation management Monitor, forecast, and optimise team capacity based on current and upcoming workloads.
- Problem solving Partner with teams to resolve resourcing challenges, balancing priorities and deadlines.
- Collaborate with the NYC Resource Manager to share resource build insightful resourcing reports and track performance metrics.
- Internal relationships Ensure smooth collaboration and clear communication between teams and disciplines
Required Experience
- 4+ years’ experience (or equivalent) in Resource and/or Traffic Planning.
- Strong analytical skills and confidence interpreting and applying data to guide resource decisions.
- Ability to form and test hypotheses based on past project performance to continuously improve planning and delivery.
- Exceptional eye for efficiency and consistency, coupled with best-in-class problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with Creative and Client Solutions teams at all levels.
- Hands-on experience with workflow and/or resource management tools.
Nice To Have
- Experience Airtable.
- Experience in resourcing teams based in multiple locations.
- Prior experience working within an advertising, tech and/or growing start-up environment.
Compensation & Package
💰Competitive base salary
🩺 Private Healthcare
📥 Life Assurance
💻 Flexible working through our 'virtual-first' hybrid approach
🏝 25 days vacation plus Bank Holidays
😇 Annual Volunteer Day
♥️ Vidsy's growing well being offering & EAP
🍼 Enhanced parental leave policies
🌍 Your carbon footprint offset via our Ecologi partnership
Hybrid ‘Virtual-First’ Work Setup
Vidsy embraces a hybrid ‘virtual-first’ approach across all our hubs. We require all new team members to be based locally to their regional hub from day one, but offer the flexibility to access office space as needed, or whenever it best supports your productivity and collaboration. The balance between in-office and remote work will vary depending on your team, role, and personal preferences.
Diversity at Vidsy
We’re committed to building a representative, inclusive, and super-friendly team because diverse experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds lead to better workplaces and better products. At Vidsy, we welcome everyone and do not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other protected characteristic.
