Talent Acquisition Partner

Join our team as a Talent Acquisition Partner at Waltham Forest Council!

Are you passionate about innovating to make a difference in your community? Are you a real self-starter? Do you have a knack for finding and nurturing exceptional talent? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! Waltham Forest Council is seeking a dynamic and experienced Talent Acquisition Partner to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of social care recruitment and retention.

We welcome applications from individuals across various industries - you don't need a local authority background to excel in this role.

About us:

Waltham Forest Council is committed to improving the lives of our residents and making our community a better place to live. We are on a mission to transform the social care workforce and are dedicated to providing the highest level of care to residents who need it.

The role:

As our Talent Acquisition Partner, you will develop, plan and lead on the Council's strategy for recruitment and retention of social care staff. Your responsibilities will include:

• Strategic Leadership: Drive the development and execution of our social care recruitment and retention strategy, ensuring its alignment with the Council’s values and goals.
• Change Management: Spearhead a range of change and improvement initiatives to enhance social care recruitment and retention, keeping our workforce at the forefront of industry best practices and planning for the future

You will find the full role profile at the bottom of this page.

What you’ll bring:

• Expertise: You are a seasoned professional in talent acquisition with a proven track record of success in recruitment and retention.
• Vision: You have a strategic mindset and can identify opportunities for improvement and innovation in social care recruitment.
• Communication skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills are a must. You can engage, influence, and collaborate with various stakeholders effectively
• A performance-oriented mindset: You are driven by results and have a keen focus on achieving and exceeding performance targets

What we offer:

• Impact: Be a part of something meaningful. Your work will directly impact the lives of those in our community.
• Professional growth: We are committed to your growth and development. You'll have access to training and opportunities to expand your skills
• Supportive environment: Join a team that values diversity, inclusivity, and collaboration.