About the Role
Are you passionate about recruitment and creating an outstanding candidate experience? Do you have an eye for talent and a commitment to ethical hiring practices? Avara Foods is looking for a highly competent and motivated Resourcing Officer to join our team at our Brackley (Northamptonshire) site. This role is pivotal in driving recruitment excellence, leading a small recruitment team, and supporting internal succession and talent development.
Purpose of the Role
The Resourcing Officer will manage end-to-end recruitment processes, ensuring compliance with legal and ethical standards, while building strong talent pipelines for both immediate and future needs. You will lead recruitment initiatives, coach hiring managers, and champion internal mobility and succession planning.
Key Responsibilities of a Resourcing Officer
* Lead and Manage Resourcer: Provide guidance, coaching, and support to the recruitment team to deliver high‑quality outcomes.
* Ethical and Legal Compliance: Ensure all recruitment activities adhere to Avara’s ethical standards and UK employment legislation, including Right to Work checks and GDPR compliance.
* End-to-End Recruitment: Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for salaried, hourly and early‑career talent roles, from attraction to onboarding.
* Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with hiring managers and senior leaders to understand workforce needs and deliver effective solutions.
* Internal Succession & Talent Development: Develop talent pools and succession plans to support career progression and internal mobility.
* Data & Insights: Provide recruitment metrics and market insights to inform decision‑making and continuous improvement.
* Budget Management: Ensure cost‑effective recruitment strategies and demonstrate ROI.
* Employer Brand & Attraction: Promote Avara Foods at recruitment fairs and through digital channels to attract diverse talent.
* Process Excellence: Maintain ATS accuracy and compliance, and recommend innovative recruitment strategies.
What We’re Looking For
* Provenexperience in high‑volume recruitment and/or in‑house talent acquisition.
* Strongleadership skills with experience managing or mentoring a recruitmentteam.
* Excellentknowledge of UK employment law, Right to Work regulations, andethical recruitment practices.
* Abilityto build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships.
* Strategicmindset with experience in succession planning and talent development.
* Strongcommunication, negotiation, and influencing skills.
* Proficiencyin Microsoft Office and ATS systems.
* Flexibleapproach to working hours to support a 24/7 operation.
Competencies
* EthicalPractice: Demonstrates integrity and fairness in all recruitmentactivities.
* Compliance& Governance: Ensures adherence to legal and company standards.
* Leadership: Inspires and develops team capability.
* TalentDevelopment: Actively supports internal mobility and successionplanning.
* Data-DrivenDecision Making: Uses insights to improve recruitment outcomes.
* StakeholderManagement: Builds trust and collaboration across the business.
What’s in it for You as a Resourcing Officer?
* Competitivesalary and benefits including 31 days holiday, pension, private medicalcover, and life insurance.
* Opportunitiesfor personal and professional development.
* Asecure, supportive, and progressive working environment.
If you’re ready to work in a dynamic environment alongside talented people who take pride in delivering great results, apply today! We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer.
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