You’ll be joining a local authority committed to delivering high-quality services and making a positive impact within the community. With a strong focus on people, compliance and continuous improvement, the organisation is investing in its recruitment function to ensure efficient, inclusive and candidate-focused hiring practices. You’ll be part of a collaborative HR and Resourcing team that values innovation, service excellence and professional development.

• Managing the full recruitment lifecycle.
• Using the applicant tracking system (ATS) to manage vacancies, candidate workflows and reporting
• Supporting or maintaining recruitment data within Oracle, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Advising hiring managers on selection methods, shortlisting and interview best practice
• Coordinating advertising, screening and interview processes
• Ensuring compliance with safer recruitment, equality and data protection legislation
• Contributing to continuous improvement of recruitment processes and systems

• Experience working in a Recruitment Advisor / Recruitment Officer role, preferably within a Local Authority or public sector environment
• Practical experience using an Applicant Tracking System, with Eploy experience highly desirable
• Working knowledge or experience of Oracle HR or recruitment systems
• Strong understanding of safer recruitment principles and employment legislation
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders at all levels
• Experience supporting or recruiting into social work or social care roles would be a strong advantage, particularly an understanding of statutory and compliance-driven recruitment.

• A competitive salary and grading structure
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements (subject to service needs)
• Generous annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• A supportive and inclusive working environment
• Ongoing access to training and development, including systems and policy updates
• The opportunity to contribute to services that make a direct impact on the local community

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