Staffing and Engagement Manager

The Brattle Group; London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000

Job description

The Brattle Group, a privately held, global economics consulting firm, is looking for a Staffing & Engagement Manager to join our London, UK office. The Staffing and Engagement Manager plays a critical role in supporting the professional development, staffing, and engagement of consultants across the firm, with a primary focus on the International Arbitration (IA) team. This role works closely with IA leadership to identify open resource needs, ensure optimal talent deployment, and help consultants find opportunities that align with their career development while meeting business demands.

Beyond staffing, this position contributes to a broader engagement strategy, fostering a culture that enhances retention, professional satisfaction, and long-term success. This includes supporting the Employee Experience (EE) team with various ad-hoc projects aimed at improving workplace engagement, professional growth, and operational efficiency.

The ideal candidate is motivated, flexible, and energized by people management, with the ability to thrive in a dynamic and evolving environment. This person will report to the Staffing and Engagement Manager and work closely with firm leadership to develop and implement staffing strategies that align with both business objectives and individual career aspirations.

Some of the day-to-day responsibilities of this role include:

• Facilitate Strategic Staffing Meetings: Schedule, coordinate, and actively participate in weekly staffing meetings, capturing key notes and action items related to availability, project needs, and talent deployment. Use insights from these discussions to improve workforce planning and professional development opportunities.
• Foster Talent Development: Dedicate time to building relationships with consultants at all levels, creating open discussions around workload, project involvement, and career growth aspirations. Use these insights to inform staffing allocations, ensuring decisions are well-founded. Communicate project openings to consultants in a clear and efficient way and deliver opportunities that are tailored and equitably distributed. Support the onboarding and integration of new hires and collaborate with the Learning & Development team to identify future upskilling needs. Partner with consulting staff to continuously update internal consultant bios, ensuring they accurately reflect evolving skill sets, career aspirations, and professional development goals.
• Provide Staffing Insights: Offer strategic insights and recommendations on staffing to senior members of the practice group. Develop a deep understanding of the business landscape and the impact on staffing decisions. Stay informed about upcoming business needs and respond proactively to resolving staffing challenges. Collaborate closely with practice group leadership to align the staffing process with the practice group’s priorities and support the effective execution of the strategic plan.
• Deliver a Cohesive Staffing Program: Work closely with the Senior Staffing and Engagement Manager to optimize staffing across offices and practice groups, rebalancing staffing as needed. Develop a strong understanding of the client-facing work in different practice groups and the implications for resource sharing. Work as a team to enhance Brattle’s staffing strategy firm-wide, engaging with firm leaders as needed.
• Analyze and Report Staffing Data: Generate and analyze scheduling reports in Excel and internal reporting systems to identify trends in resource availability, utilization, and business needs. Regularly review firm-wide capacity and utilization metrics, identifying consultants who are above or below target utilization. Work proactively to rebalance workloads, ensuring equitable staffing distribution while supporting both business efficiency and employee satisfaction. Provide insights to consulting staff and leadership during weekly staffing meetings to optimize resource allocation and career development.
• Enhance Talent Visibility and Engagement: Maintain and update the internal staffing bulletin board on a weekly basis to advertise available staff across practice groups, ensuring project managers have access to the right talent while supporting consultants in gaining diverse and meaningful work experiences.
• Monitor and Optimize Utilization: Regularly review firm-wide capacity and utilization metrics, identifying consultants who are above or below target utilization. Work proactively to rebalance workloads, ensuring equitable staffing distribution while supporting both business efficiency and employee satisfaction.
• Drive Employee Experience and Engagement Initiatives: Support Employee Experience (EE) team projects, including career development assessments, survey analysis, and engagement initiatives. Use data-driven insights to enhance employee satisfaction, retention, and long-term professional growth.
• May be asked to provide additional HR related support to our team in Europe, as needed.

THE CANDIDATE

• A Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of professional experience in a staffing, consulting, or professional services environment, with a strong emphasis on resource planning, workforce management, or talent engagement.
• Previous scheduling, staffing, or client-facing experience preferred, with the ability to balance business needs with individual career development goals.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills, including experience interpreting and presenting data to support strategic staffing decisions. Ability to manage and track multiple staffing requests, utilization metrics, and workforce trends simultaneously.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools (Excel, internal reporting systems, or equivalent) to generate reports, identify insights, and optimize staffing strategies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams, engage with leadership, and proactively solve staffing challenges in a dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience in Culture Amp is a plus.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to build and foster strong relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team as needed.
• Must be able to adapt and learn quickly in a fast-paced office environment handling multiple tasks and demands.
• Performs duties of a confidential nature.

Brattle offers a competitive benefits package, base salary, and bonus program for eligible roles based on individual and firm performance. The anticipated base gross salary range for this position in London, UK is £55,000 – 65,000 annually. Actual salary will depend on a variety of factors, including experience and training.

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

THE EMPLOYER

The Brattle Group answers complex economic, finance, and regulatory questions for corporations, law firms, and governments around the world. We are distinguished by the clarity of our insights and the credibility of our experts, which include leading international academics and industry specialists. Brattle has 500 talented professionals across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. For more information, please visit brattle.com.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

The Brattle Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender identity and expression, age, height, weight, domestic partner status, Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome or HIV status (AIDS/HIV status), genetic information, sexual orientation, disability (where the applicant or employee is qualified to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation), marital status, veteran status, political affiliation, drug or alcohol abuse or alcoholism, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

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