Talent & Recruitment Business Partner

Location: West Midlands Based

Duration: 12-month contract

Start date: ASAP

Rate: £22.73 per hour (Inside IR35, umbrella)

Venn Group are supporting in the recruitment of an interim Talent & Recruitment Business Partner to manage the full lifecycle of temporary agency recruitment within a public sector setting. This role is central to delivering efficient staffing solutions and driving long-term workforce stability through effective conversion and compliance strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end recruitment for agency workers, ensuring timely, cost-effective placements
• Drive strategic initiatives to convert temporary workers into permanent roles
• Collaborate with hiring managers, HR, procurement, and MSPs to ensure alignment with workforce plans
• Monitor compliance with AWR, IR35, and employment legislation
• Reduce off-contract spend and enhance vendor performance through strong MSP management
• Implement contract management best practices and ensure effective SLA/KPI oversight
• Track recruitment data and workforce trends to inform strategic decisions
• Deliver guidance on temporary staffing best practice and regulatory requirements
• Address recruitment challenges in high-demand or hard-to-fill areas

Key Requirements:

• Strong understanding of temporary staffing regulations (AWR, IR35, etc.)
• Proven local government recruitment experience
• Experience managing MSPs and vendor relationships
• Demonstrated success reducing off-contract spend and improving hiring efficiency
• Strong analytical, reporting, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing capabilities

If this role interests you, we would love to hear from you!