Resourcing & Talent Advisor

We are supporting a respected public sector organisation in Manchester to appoint a Resourcing and Talent Advisor on a fixed-term basis until December 2026. This is a key opportunity to join a collaborative and inclusive HR team during a period of exciting transformation and growth.

About the Role

You'll work alongside a close-knit team to deliver high-quality, inclusive recruitment campaigns across a wide range of business areas. You'll be responsible for:

• Coordinating multiple recruitment campaigns.
• Advising hiring managers on job descriptions, person specifications, and assessment design.
• Supporting shortlisting and interview processes with a strong focus on EDI.
• Managing conversations around reasonable adjustments and inclusive hiring practices.
• Leading salary negotiations and offer management.
• Contributing to continuous improvement of recruitment processes.
• Ensuring quality assurance and alignment with organisational values and EDI principles.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking a confident and organised recruitment professional who can:

• Build trust and rapport with hiring managers across varied departments.
• Demonstrable examples of strong organisational skills.
• Manage multiple vacancies at different stages while maintaining attention to detail.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of inclusive recruitment and EDI best practices.
• Provide expert advice on specialist recruitment campaigns and have a process-improvement mindset.

The Team & Culture

You'll be joining a welcoming and inclusive recruitment team of six, led by a supportive Head of Resourcing. The team values collaboration, continuous learning, and a shared commitment to fairness and quality in recruitment.This role has become available due to internal progression and increased workload. There may be potential for extension or permanency beyond the contract term.

What You Will Get in Return

• Annual leave - 30 days a year. (Able to buy 5 days also).
• 15% employer pension contribution.
• Hybrid/flexible working. 1 day per week per site (flex for quarterly meetings, assessment days etc).
• Wellbeing - life assurance cover, income protection cover, private medical insurance (taxable benefit) with Vitality Health, employee assistance programme, cycle to work scheme, eyesight tests.
• Learning and development - offer courses, workshops, and online learning on a variety of topics, from management to wellbeing.

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us directly. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion regarding your career.

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