Resourcing Policy and Strategy Lead in Manchester

This role is part of DCMS’s resourcing team, which is part of the People and Workplace (P&W) directorate. P&W encompasses all of our HR functions, alongside colleagues working in security and property/workplace services. It is an exciting time to join DCMS HR. We have recently launched a People Strategy which sets the direction of our work for the years ahead, and there is lots to do.

This role is one of three team leader roles within our resourcing team. Our remit has recently expanded, and we are looking for a team leader to help us navigate and embed an increased set of responsibilities, which cover:

• Recruitment – we have a team of resourcing business partners and coordinators who work with hiring managers across DCMS to fill roles from entry to executive (SCS) level.
• Exit management and redeployment – we are in the process of creating a centre of expertise on these areas.
• Executive (SCS) performance and talent – running a comprehensive programme of performance and talent activity for leaders across the department.

Our team is fun, energised, motivated and focused on delivery. We pride ourselves on providing expert advice, excellent customer service, and on delivering work that makes a tangible difference. We are focused on delivering our services in ways that are innovative, forward-thinking and accessible.

The post-holder will be one of three team leaders in the resourcing team. They will lead on:

• Resourcing policy – ownership of our suite of resourcing policies, ensuring they are fit for purpose and aligned to organisational strategy.
• Redeployment and exits – redesigning our redeployment approach to better serve organisational goals around our workforce.
• Resourcing strategy – working at a departmental and cross-government level, often involving completion of commissions and close working with important stakeholders.
• Diversity and inclusion – building a more representative department and testing various initiatives in the resourcing space.
• Leadership – providing day-to-day leadership across the team, advising on particular cases, and managing escalations.

The ideal candidate would have the following key skills and experience; desirable skills will only be used in the event of tied candidates:

• Essential requirements:
• Seeing the big picture – understanding departmental and government-wide priorities.
• Communicating and influencing – strong communication skills and a proven track record of influencing and negotiating with senior stakeholders.
• Managing a quality service – experience of running successful projects and managing competing deadlines.
• Making effective decisions – ability to draw together different sources of data to make decisions.
• Desirable Skills:
• CIPD qualification or willingness to work towards this.
• Previous experience of working in resourcing.
• An aptitude for drafting clear, accessible procedural documents.

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Seeing the Big Picture
• Communicating and Influencing
• Managing a Quality Service
• Delivering at Pace
• Making Effective Decisions