Talent & Recruitment Business Partner – Local Government (12-Month Contract) Location: Civic Centre, Stoke Hours: Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm (37 hrs/week) Pay Rate: £18.26 per hour Contract: 12 months with strong potential to be extended Are you a recruitment professional with a passion for public sector staffing? We're looking for a Talent & Recruitment Business Partner to manage the full agency recruitment lifecycle within a local government setting. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact on workforce stability and recruitment strategy within a public sector setting. What You’ll Be Doing: Managing end-to-end recruitment for temporary agency workers Working closely with hiring managers, HR, procurement, and external MSPs Driving cost-effective, compliant recruitment aligned to workforce planning Advising on AWR, IR35, and agency worker compliance Leading initiatives to convert temps into permanent employees Reducing off-contract spend and monitoring recruitment performance data Solving resource gaps and local skill shortages with proactive solutionsWhat We’re Looking For: Strong knowledge of AWR, IR35, and agency worker legislation Experience in local government/public sector recruitment Skilled in managing vendors/MSPs and meeting SLA/KPI targets Proven success in cost management and conversion strategies Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills ...