Entry to Work and Agency Consultant

Pay Level: Level 8 - starting from £46,782 per annum inclusive of local weighting allowance

Contract Type: Permanent.

Working Hours: 37 hours per week

Location: Observatory House

Hybrid: 2-3 days a week in office

The closing date for applications is midnight on 15th June 2025.

What you’ll be doing:

The Entry to Work and Agency Consultant is a dynamic and pivotal role within the council, serving as the subject matter expert on entry-level employment initiatives and managing the council's contract with the vendor responsible for providing temporary staff. This role is central to ensuring the council remains at the forefront of innovative employment pathways, positioning SBC as a leader in entry programmes that drive long-term career development.

Key responsibilities include designing and implementing entry-level employment programmes aligned with the council’s future workforce strategy. The goal is to establish SBC as an employer of choice for individuals seeking a pathway into meaningful and sustainable public sector employment.

In addition, the role holder will oversee the procurement and management of temporary workforce supply, working closely with the appointed vendor to ensure the council’s staffing requirements are met efficiently and effectively. They will ensure full compliance with procurement regulations while driving cost efficiencies and maintaining high standards in the recruitment process for temporary staff.

This role demands a proactive and innovative approach, exceptional influencing and stakeholder management skills, and an in-depth understanding of recruitment policies and legislation.

Our Council:

People are proud to live and work in Slough where diversity is celebrated and where residents can enjoy fulfilling prosperous and healthy lives. Our vision is to make a difference to our communities and our environment. All of our employees, whatever their job, contribute greatly to delivering services to local people - either directly, or by supporting colleagues.

What we offer:

We offer a supportive place to grow and develop your career with a real opportunity for your input to be valued and heard. Ambition and innovation will be required now more than ever and you will join a friendly and collaborative environment where you are encouraged to thrive.

Alongside a competitive salary, we provide:

• 26 days annual leave (not including Bank holidays), rising to 30 days between 2 - 5 years’ service and 33 days after 5 years’ service.
• The Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Our commitment to equality and diversity through a range of employee networks
• Wellbeing initiatives.
• Season loan ticket - to help with the cost of your rail / bus journey to & from work.

Interested?

Please complete the below online application form to be considered for the role. If you have any queries and wish to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact bal.toor@slough.gov.uk

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If appointed, all posts will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.

Slough Borough Council is an inclusive employer and we encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We select staff on merit and we foster a workforce where people are valued, and represents the local communities that we serve. Slough Borough Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer.

We want our application process to be open and accessible. If you wish to make your application in an alternative format, please email Recruitment@slough.gov.uk quoting the job reference - our Accessibility Statement has more information.

How to apply:

Please click on the apply button below to submit your application. We look forward to hearing from you!

We reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive a number of suitable applicants.