Strategic Resourcer

Strategic Resourcer (18 month Fixed Term Contract)

About us

Our vibrant, diverse communities span Greenwich town centre in the west, to Thamesmead in the east, from the Greenwich Peninsula in the north to Eltham in the south. With the arrival of the Elizabeth line, our borough has never been better connected. Rich in history, a wonderful place to live and work, our main Council offices are based in the heart of Woolwich.

We are proud of our workforce and their commitment to serving our residents. We recognise the importance of investing in our people to innovate and improve the delivery of our services.

Recognising that attracting and retaining talent is key to achieving our organisational aims, this role will be vital in developing and delivering successful recruitment strategies for our diverse recruitment requirements. The postholder will work in close partnership with our hiring departments, leading the design and delivery of recruitment solutions, and sharing recruitment skills and expertise with our hiring managers to deliver effective recruitment for the organisation.

About the role

This is a new role within our recruitment service with the following key responsibilities:

• Lead on the development and delivery of creative recruitment strategies and solutions
• Contribute to the improvement of recruitment related operational activities.
• Work collaboratively with hiring departments and leaders across the organisation to deliver effective recruitment and to contribute to continuous improvement of our recruitment service.
• Work closely with hiring managers to design and implement long term strategies to address recruitment challenges in skill shortage professions
• Lead or support projects and initiatives that will improve recruitment outcomes and attract talent

About you

To achieve in this role, you'll be a highly experienced recruitment professional with:

• Demonstrable experience of delivering effective recruitment services and successfully developing resourcing solutions
• Extensive knowledge of recruitment related legislation, initiatives and best practice, EDI in recruitment, and their practical application
• Extensive strategic recruitment experience with the ability to lead on, and deliver service improvements
• Experience of designing and delivering effective training, workshops, coaching and mentoring, to deliver change and improvement to recruitment services
• Conscientious, diligent, and committed to ensuring recruitment is equitable, with appointments based on merit
• A strong understanding and commitment to EDI and how this is translated into recruitment policy, process and activity
• A commitment to putting equity at the heart of our recruitment and committed to tackling discrimination in all forms

In return we offer a range of employee benefits. Our offer includes:

• Generous leave starting at 29 days per year (plus bank holidays)
• A range of flexible working arrangements including hybrid working
• Excellent Local Government pension scheme
• Learning and development opportunities to maximise your potential.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Payroll giving
• Greenwich One Card which entitles you to discounts at local businesses.
• Discounted health and fitness membership.
• Vibrant staff networks

If you're looking for a challenging yet rewarding role and can offer the skills and experience outlined, we'd love to hear from you.

For more information and to make an application, please visit royalgreenwichcareers.com

Royal Borough of Greenwich values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this. We therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community.

Royal Borough of Greenwich reserves the right to close any vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date should there be a high volume of applications received.