DescriptionThis opportunity is only open to applicants who are currently 'Priority Movers'. Applications from individuals not currently on the Priority Mover list will be rejected and not considered.
Lead and develop the Senior Civil Service (SCS) Resourcing Team, delivering a high-quality, inclusive and customer-focused recruitment service. Oversee SCS recruitment operations, ensuring effective delivery, compliance and continuous improvement. Build trusted relationships with senior leaders, using data, insight and expertise to influence workforce planning and recruitment decisions that support organisational priorities.
ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities
- Lead, coach and develop the SCS Resourcing Team ensuring that resource is effectively aligned to priorities and is adapting to changing demands across the SCS landscape.
- Lead the end-to-end delivery of a high-quality, flexible SCS resourcing service, working in partnership with the wider Attraction & Resourcing team to meet organisational priorities and to continually improve/evolve our service delivery.
- Shape and embed an inclusive, candidate and hiring manager–centred approach, ensuring a consistently positive, accessible and high-quality experience across all recruitment activity.
- Build and maintain strong, trusted relationships with senior stakeholders (Directors, DGs and Permanent Secretary) providing expert advice and influencing senior management decisions on workforce planning, via quarterly commissions, and recruitment delivery
- Oversee the effective planning and delivery of SCS recruitment campaigns, ensuring they run smoothly, efficiently and in line with Civil Service Recruitment Principles and governance requirements.
- Ensure the accuracy, integrity and effective use of resourcing data, driving high-quality management information and insight to inform decision-making and workforce planning.
- Establish, monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs), service level agreements (SLAs) and operational metrics to track performance, manage risk and drive continuous improvement.
- Identify, prioritise and lead continuous improvement initiatives to optimise processes, reduce time-to-hire and enhance both candidate and hiring manager experience.
- Act as a recognised subject matter expert on Civil Service recruitment policy, providing authoritative guidance and ensuring compliance across all activity.
QualificationsQualifications
Chartered Member of the CIPD or 80% completion of Chartered or Associate membership.
Proof of qualifications will be checked at the assessment stage.
Working pattern
This role is a permanent level transfer position.
How to Apply
Applications for this position will only be accepted from substantive C1 employees.
Please submit a statement outlining your suitability for the role, relevant skills and experience, and what you would bring to the team (maximum 500 words).
Vacancy closes at 11:59pm
Selection Process
All applications will be invited to an informal discussion with the hiring manager.
Informal discussions are to be confirmed.
Security Checks
This vacancy will also require all candidates to obtain National Security Vetting (NSV) at Security Check (SC) clearance level. The successful applicant may need to gain higher security clearance than they currently hold if successful in their application.
Further information about NSV checks can be found on the UK Government website - National security vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK.
Further Information
If you have specific questions about the role, please contact [email protected]
Read our Candidate Guide for further information on our recruitment and application processes.
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