Recruiter Godalming Hourly rate £30 - £35 per hour - negotiable Recruitment to Housing Service Roles Project Title: Recruitment and Onboarding for Housing Service Background: Due to both service growth and recent staff resignations, the Housing Service is undertaking a significant recruitment campaign. Up to 15 roles need to be filled across various teams, ranging from senior leadership and technical professionals to administrative support. This recruitment drive is essential to maintain service delivery, support strategic objectives, and ensure continuity across the Housing Service. Objectives: Recruit to all identified vacancies across the Housing Service. Ensure all new starters are fully inducted and integrated into their teams. Review and update all relevant job descriptions and person specifications. Ensure compliance with the Councils HR policies and procedures throughout the recruitment process. Scope of Work: Job Design & Evaluation: Review and revise existing job descriptions and person specifications. Present updated documents to the Councils job evaluation panel for grading and approval. Ensure alignment with current service needs and organisational structure. Recruitment Coordination: Obtain formal authority to recruit for each role. Coordinate with the Councils HR team for advertising, shortlisting, and interview scheduling. Support team managers in the selection process, ensuring consistency and fairness. Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with team managers across the Housing Service to understand role requirements. Liaise with the Councils HR team for policy compliance and administrative support. Collaborate with the Finance team to confirm budget availability and cost codes. Onboarding & Induction: Develop and implement onboarding plans tailored to each role. Ensure all new starters receive a structured induction, including service orientation and mandatory training. Key Stakeholders: Housing Service Managers Council HR Team Finance Team Job Evaluation Panel New Recruits Governance & Compliance: All recruitment activity will adhere to the Councils HR policies and procedures. Equal opportunities and diversity principles will be embedded throughout the process. Success Criteria: All roles successfully filled within the agreed timeframe. Positive feedback from managers and new starters on the recruitment and induction process. Compliance with HR and financial governance requirements. Job Description and Person Specification Job Title: HR Project Lead - Housing Service Recruitment Fixed-term (12 months) or Secondment Opportunity Location: Hybrid - Godalming Offices / Remote Working Job Purpose: To lead and coordinate a large-scale recruitment and onboarding project for up to 15 roles across the Housing Service. This includes reviewing and updating job descriptions, managing the recruitment process in collaboration with HR and Finance, and ensuring effective onboarding and induction for all new starters. Key Responsibilities: Lead the end-to-end recruitment project for multiple roles across the Housing Service. Work with team managers to review and revise job descriptions and person specifications. Coordinate the job evaluation process and ensure roles are appropriately graded. Secure recruitment approvals and liaise with HR to advertise roles and manage candidate pipelines. Support managers with shortlisting, interview planning, and selection processes. Ensure compliance with the Councils HR policies, procedures, and equalities framework. Develop onboarding and induction plans tailored to each role and team. Monitor progress, report on recruitment outcomes, and escalate risks or delays. Act as the key liaison between Housing, HR, and Finance teams throughout the project. Key Relationships: Housing Service Managers and Team Leaders HR Business Partners and Recruitment Team Finance Officers Job Evaluation Panel New Starters and Candidates Person Specification Essential Criteria: Qualifications: CIPD Level 5 or equivalent experience in HR project delivery ? Experience: Proven experience managing recruitment campaigns and HR projects in a complex organisation Experience working with job evaluation processes and HR policy frameworks Experience coordinating with multiple stakeholders and managing competing priorities Skills & Knowledge: Strong understanding of recruitment best practices and employment legislation Excellent project management, planning, and organisational skills Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and support managers Competent in using HR systems and Microsoft Office tools Behaviours: Collaborative, proactive, and solutions-focused Committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment Desirable Criteria: Experience working in or with local government or public sector services Knowledge of housing services or related operational areas CIPD Level 7 or project management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2, Agile)