Resourcing Assistant
Permanent
Grade B - £29,542- £35,570
Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Equal Pay Programme
Working 36.5 hours per week
About us
We are at the heart of Birmingham City Council’s most essential asset – it’s People.
Playing a vital role in shaping the future of the city and ensuring that key services reach those who need them most. With a focus on aligning workforce needs with organisational goals, our team supports, engages, and motivates the workforce to deliver exceptional services to Birmingham's citizens.
Whether it’s managing accurate payroll, ensuring safe recruitment, fostering positive employee relations, or driving inclusive policies, every decision we make has a direct impact on both employees and the community.
We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive, guided by our core principles of being helpful, open-minded, and delivering positive outcomes.
By working collaboratively across service areas, we provide expert guidance and support to colleagues, empowering them to focus on delivering vital front-line services. If you're passionate about making a difference, this role gives you the opportunity to contribute to a forward-thinking, diverse, and vibrant city, creating lasting impact for both our employees and citizens.
About you
You’re a detail-oriented recruitment professional with strong administrative skills and a passion for delivering a seamless candidate and hiring manager experience. From scheduling interviews and supporting sift panels to managing pre-employment checks and onboarding paperwork, you're someone who takes pride in keeping processes running smoothly and accurately.
You’re confident using HR and recruitment systems and you understand the importance of maintaining accurate records, data compliance, and safeguarding processes. You stay ahead of the detail - spotting risks, resolving queries, and ensuring no step is missed in the hiring journey.
With a hands-on, solutions-focused approach, you take initiative to support colleagues and improve recruitment outcomes. Whether you’re preparing contracts, advising on compliance, or guiding hiring managers through the process, you bring professionalism, efficiency, and a calm approach to a busy workload.
You’ll thrive in this role if you're proactive, organised, and enjoy being the go-to person for making recruitment processes work - the right way, every time.
Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer, andwe arecommitted to employing, retaining and developing all of our people.
We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one, so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments, additional support, accessibility needs, or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application.
Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.
Job Description and Person Specification
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Resourcing Assistant, Corporate HR Service Dept in Birmingham employer: Birmingham City Council
Birmingham City Council is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to work at the heart of one of the UK's largest Commercial and Procurement Services. With a commitment to employee development, flexible working arrangements, and a focus on wellbeing, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping strategic decisions that impact the community. Join us to make a meaningful difference while enjoying competitive benefits and a supportive work culture that values diversity and excellence.
