Join us in attracting, engaging and developing the workforce of the future within Children's Services
We are looking for an enthusiastic, customer-focused and innovative Talent & Engagement Officer to join our Workforce & Learning team to partner our Children's Services Team.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping our workforce by attracting talented individuals, enhancing employee engagement and supporting initiatives that make our organisation a great place to work. You will contribute to the delivery of recruitment campaigns, employer branding activities, engagement programmes and talent initiatives that help us attract, retain and develop high-performing employees.
Working closely with managers, HR colleagues and external partners, you will help deliver an outstanding candidate and employee experience while promoting our organisation as an employer of choice.
About the Role
As a Talent & Engagement Officer, you will:
- Lead and coordinate attraction and recruitment campaigns across a range of service areas.
- Develop engaging content for recruitment platforms, social media and employer branding campaigns.
- Support talent management and succession planning initiatives.
- Organise careers events, recruitment fairs, assessment centres and employee engagement activities.
- Build positive relationships with candidates, employees, managers and external stakeholders.
- Support employee engagement surveys, wellbeing initiatives and recognition programmes.
- Monitor recruitment and engagement metrics, providing insights and recommendations for improvement.
- Assist in developing apprenticeships, graduate programmes and early careers initiatives.
- Ensure recruitment and engagement activities support equality, diversity and inclusion objectives.
- Maintain accurate records and provide professional advice on talent attraction and engagement practices.
About You
We are looking for someone who is passionate about people and committed to delivering excellent service.
You will ideally have:
- Experience in talent acquisition, employee engagement, HR or workforce development.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Experience creating content for social media, marketing or employer branding campaigns.
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- A creative approach to attracting and engaging diverse talent.
- Experience using recruitment systems, HR systems and Microsoft Office applications.
- The ability to analyse data and use insights to support decision-making.
- A collaborative approach and the confidence to work with stakeholders at all levels.
- A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
- A passion for public service and making a positive difference.
What We Offer
- Flexible and hybrid working opportunities.
- Generous annual leave entitlement.
- Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Learning and development opportunities.
- Employee wellbeing support.
- The opportunity to make a real impact on workforce transformation and organisational success.
Workplace Attendance
Hybrid working is available, with attendance in the office and at events required to support business needs.
Be part of a team that is transforming how we attract, engage and develop talent.
So that we can demonstrate Dudley's commitment to diversity and inclusion and to improve bias in the recruitment process that could create barriers for candidates. Your personal data will be anonymised when you apply, to ensure that you comply with our anonymisation process, please ensure you have removed your name and date of birth from any attachments prior to uploading them to your application.
All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.
Please note: Dudley MBC does not currently offer sponsorship for candidates without the Right to Work in the UK.
N.B. We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications
#LI-DMBC2019
Attached documents
Employee Benefits List.pdf
Talent Engagement Officer JD.pdf
Talent & Engagement Officer in Dudley employer: Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council
Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council is an exceptional employer for those passionate about child protection and making a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families. With a strong commitment to restorative practices and supportive leadership, employees are empowered to build lasting relationships with families, fostering real change. Located in Brierley Hill, the council offers a collaborative work culture, opportunities for professional growth, and a focus on diversity and inclusion, making it an ideal place for dedicated social workers to thrive.
Contact Details:
Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council Recruitment Team
