Resourcing Advisor in Birmingham

Birmingham City Council is seeking an experienced and proactive Resourcing Advisor to join the team on a long‑term temporary basis. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, can manage multiple stakeholders, and is confident delivering high‑quality recruitment and onboarding activity across a large, complex organisation. You'll be part of a collaborative, supportive team within one of the UK's largest local authorities.

Responsibilities:

• Advise on resourcing strategies to support the Resourcing Partner and play a key part in delivering all recruitment activity, including JNC campaigns across directorates.
• Ensure that all job adverts meet BCC standards and comply with legislative requirements, while working closely with hiring managers to understand workforce needs and develop effective recruitment plans.
• Manage the full recruitment life cycle, from job postings and screening through to shortlisting and interview coordination.
• As the lead for specific resourcing areas, define the most effective methodologies for success and drive resourcing programmes to ensure delivery against SLA and KPI targets.
• Deliver onboarding activities across BCC to support timely and compliant recruitment, and work collaboratively across the Resourcing function to align activity with Workforce and Early Careers programmes.
• Complete significant administrative tasks, including pre‑employment checks, compliance processes, and system updates.
• Ensure GDPR compliance at all times, managing any data breaches in line with policy.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the organisation, prioritise workload, and operate confidently in a high‑volume, fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications:

• Solid experience in resourcing or recruitment, ideally gained within a fast‑paced environment where managing multiple priorities is essential.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, working closely with hiring managers and colleagues across the organisation.
• Confidence handling onboarding and compliance checks, and ability to work across a range of IT systems with high accuracy.
• Previous experience within a local authority or public‑sector setting is preferred.
• Highly organised, detail‑focused, and proactive, able to work efficiently and maintain momentum in a high‑volume recruitment environment.

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly rate of £20.86 including holiday pay, with a long‑term assignment running until September 2026 and potential for extension or temp‑to‑perm conversion.
• Hybrid working arrangement, offering a balance of office collaboration and home‑based flexibility.
• Opportunity to develop experience within one of the UK's largest local authorities, contribute to meaningful organisational impact, and build strong professional relationships across a high‑performing resourcing function.