Due to continued growth within our service, we are seeking a talented and ambitious colleague to join our Local Government Home team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of recruitment within local government, particularly as we are nearing the final stages of implementing our new recruitment system, which will bring fresh innovation, improved processes, and an enhanced experience for both candidates and hiring managers. This role offers a fantastic platform to further develop your recruitment expertise within our multi award‑winning team. We are a unique, modern, and forward‑thinking in‑house recruitment service, definitely not a traditional recruitment team! We operate flexibly, offering hybrid working arrangements that enable us to support North Yorkshire Council and our partners effectively. Thanks to our excellent reputation, our service has continued to expand at pace. As a Recruitment Officer, you will provide expert advice and guidance to both candidates and hiring managers throughout the recruitment journey. You will work closely with the wider Resourcing Solutions team, taking ownership of your own day‑to‑day responsibilities. Acting as a subject matter expert for recruitment and resourcing queries, you will build strong working relationships with stakeholders, collaborate effectively with partners and colleagues, and lead compelling recruitment campaigns to attract and secure outstanding talent. To be successful as a Recruitment Officer, you will: Have previous recruitment and client management experience, with the confidence to influence decision‑making Be a subject matter expert, using your knowledge to offer informed advice across a wide range of issues Have experience managing a high volume of tasks in a fast‑paced environment Demonstrate the ability to work successfully with stakeholders at various levels Possess strong problem‑solving skills, using your initiative to deliver bespoke solutions Have a proven track record of providing excellent customer service Be proficient in IT systems, including Microsoft Office, Outlook and Excel What we can offer you: Flexible working hours and a combination of home and office working 28 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays) rising to 34 after five years’ service A supportive environment with lots of opportunity for personal development and progression Generous Local Government pension Green car scheme Discounts off a wide range of high street stores, supermarkets, online travel You will be based at our Northallerton Office, working a combination of office and home days each week. Our values are at the heart of what we do and what we want to achieve. Our values are inclusive, ambitious, creative and together – IACT. These values guide how we – with our customers, partners and others – work together to achieve the council’s ambitions. Inclusive – we act with kindness and integrity, respecting differences and embedding equality of opportunity. Ambitious – we are citizen and community focused, and adaptable in our approach to delivering excellent services as one local council. Creative – we are connected, inventive, continuously learning and look for improvements that deliver value for money. Together – we work collaboratively with colleagues and partners as one team to deliver our shared goals. Apply To apply, please send your CV and covering letter to sophia.pawson@northyorks.gov.uk. If you would like to discuss the role in further detail, please call Sophia Pawson on 07817829260 To apply please click the Apply Now link below.