At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and enhance recruitment strategies to attract top talent for a busy local authority.
- Company: Dynamic London local authority focused on improving recruitment processes.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, leadership opportunities, and a chance to shape the future of recruitment.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with a focus on inclusive recruitment and employer branding.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on how an organisation attracts and retains talent.
- Qualifications: Experience in leading talent acquisition in large organisations and strategic development skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
A busy London local authority is looking for an experienced Head of Talent Acquisition to provide leadership across its recruitment function and improve how the organisation attracts, recruits and onboards people.
This is a broad head-of-service-level role rather than a hands-on recruitment position.
You will take responsibility for the overall direction and performance of the function, lead the existing team and work closely with senior leaders on immediate recruitment priorities and longer-term workforce pressures.
The organisation is looking to strengthen its approach to specialist and hard-to-fill recruitment, improve the experience for candidates and hiring managers and make better use of recruitment data.
There will also be a focus on employer brand, talent pipelines, inclusive recruitment, onboarding and reducing unnecessary reliance on agencies.
You will review current processes and ways of working, identify where the service can be more responsive and provide clear leadership on priorities, standards and performance.
The role will also involve oversight of recruitment suppliers, contingent workforce arrangements, systems and management information.
We are looking for someone who has: * Led an in-house talent acquisition or recruitment function within a large and complex organisation. * Developed and delivered a clear recruitment and talent acquisition strategy. * Worked directly with directors and senior leaders o...
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As a large Local Authority, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer that values collaboration, innovation, and community impact. Our supportive work culture fosters professional growth through continuous development opportunities, while our commitment to public service ensures that your contributions directly benefit the community. Join us in a role where you can lead a talented team, influence strategic financial decisions, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of residents.
