At a Glance
- Tasks: Partner with teams to create effective recruitment strategies and manage the full hiring process.
- Company: Join Gateshead Council's People Services team, making a difference in local recruitment.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, supportive work environment, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Fast-paced role with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement in recruitment practices.
- Why this job: Shape the future of recruitment while helping to attract top talent in a dynamic setting.
- Qualifications: Experience in end-to-end recruitment and strong relationship-building skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Gateshead Council – People Services
About the role
We’re looking for a proactive and commercially-minded Recruitment Business Partner to join our People Services team at Gateshead Council. This is a key role where you’ll partner with services across the organisation, providing expert recruitment advice and delivering high-quality end-to-end recruitment campaigns. You’ll play a vital part in helping us attract, assess and appoint the best talent, while continuously improving the experience for both candidates and hiring managers. You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders, contribute to workforce planning, and help shape modern, flexible recruitment approaches that respond to service needs.
What you’ll be doing
- Partnering with hiring managers to design and deliver effective recruitment strategies
- Managing the full recruitment lifecycle including attraction, selection and onboarding
- Developing innovative approaches to candidate attraction, including talent pooling and market engagement
- Building strong relationships across the organisation and acting as a trusted advisor on recruitment best practice
- Supporting and coaching managers to deliver high-quality, fair and consistent recruitment processes
- Using data and insight to improve recruitment outcomes and inform decision-making
What we’re looking for (Essential Criteria)
- Proven experience delivering end-to-end recruitment in a fast-paced environment, including attraction, sourcing, selection and onboarding across a variety of roles.
- Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence, challenge and support managers at all levels in a constructive way.
- Ability to develop tailored recruitment strategies based on service needs, taking a proactive, solutions-focused approach to attracting high-quality candidates.
- Experience using recruitment data and insight to improve outcomes, including monitoring performance, identifying issues and recommending improvements.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail and ensuring a high-quality candidate experience.
- Knowledge of recruitment compliance and best practice, including equality, data protection, and fair selection processes.
5298310 – Recruitment Business Partner in Gateshead employer: Carrington Blake Recruitment
Gateshead Council is an exceptional employer that prioritises the growth and development of its employees within a supportive and collaborative work culture. As a Recruitment Business Partner, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the community by attracting top talent while enjoying a flexible working environment that fosters innovation and professional development. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, Gateshead Council ensures that every team member feels valued and empowered to contribute to the organisation's success.
Contact Details:
Carrington Blake Recruitment Recruitment Team
