SALARY:£34,000 per annum
HOURS: 37.5hours working Monday – Friday
LOCATION: Minimum 2 office days (Albert Road) with flexibility to attend events & meetings across all BWC locations throughout the week as required.
Talent Acquisition Partner
About Bristol Waste Company
At Bristol Waste we not only take care of the city, keeping it clean and safe for our residents and customers, we are now working across the region.
We visit every home in Bristol, clean every street, look after schools, civic buildings and commercial buildings.
You will see us collecting the waste and recycling, cleaning the streets, running the recycling centres, removing graffiti, cleaning buildings, providing security services and much more. We even grit the roads in the winter and clear fly‑tips.
Some only see us as a waste and facilities management business, but we see things differently. Our role is to improve the lives of those who live, work, or visit Bristol — and beyond — and to protect the environment.
Purpose of the role
To deliver an efficient, fair, and engaging recruitment process that supports operational delivery, strengthens Bristol Waste Company’s reputation as an employer of choice, and contributes to our People Strategy through community engagement and inclusive hiring practices.
Key Responsibilities
Strategy & Planning
* Maintain and update workforce plans for each business area, ensuring resourcing requirements are met to support service delivery.
* Review recruitment processes regularly and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency, inclusivity, and candidate experience.
* Identify and implement cost‑effective recruitment solutions without compromising quality or candidate experience.
Recruitment Delivery
* Manage the end‑to‑end recruitment process — from vacancy approval to offer — ensuring an efficient service and a positive candidate experience.
* Conduct recruitment campaign meetings with hiring managers, providing creative and tailored solutions to attract talent.
* Select appropriate advertising channels and methods relevant to each vacancy, balancing reach and cost‑effectiveness.
* Utilise tools to proactively source passive candidates and build talent pipelines.
* Develop and maintain question banks for each job role and recommend suitable assessment methods (e.g. presentations, practical exercises).
* Handle and maintain recruitment documentation to demonstrate fairness, equal opportunities, and compliance with employment legislation.
Stakeholder & Manager Support
* Train and develop hiring managers on key aspects of the recruitment process, ensuring fairness and consistency.
* Provide guidance on assessment methods and candidate evaluation.
Employer Branding & Attraction
* Collaborate with the Marketing & Communications team to promote Bristol Waste Company as an employer of choice.
* Optimise the use of social media for talent attraction and brand visibility.
* Represent the business at recruitment events, particularly those focused on local communities.
* Develop and maintain relationships with external partners that support the People Strategy.
Agency & External Partnerships
* Manage relationships with preferred agency suppliers, driving quality and compliance while monitoring cost efficiency.
* Champion inclusive hiring practices and support diversity initiatives.
Essential Requirements for the Role
* Strong stakeholder management and interpersonal skills
* Excellent communication and influencing abilities
* Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
* Creative approach to talent attraction and employer branding
* Data‑driven mindset for reporting and process improvement
Knowledge
* Recruitment best practices and candidate sourcing techniques
* Employment legislation and compliance requirements
* Proficiency in ATS systems (e.g. GoHire), sourcing tools, and social media platforms
* Understanding of assessment methods and fair selection processes
* Awareness of diversity and inclusion principles in recruitment
Experience
* Previous experience in high‑volume recruitment or similar environment
* Experience managing agency relationships and recruitment campaigns
* Familiarity with community engagement and diversity initiatives
* Proven track record of delivering cost‑effective recruitment solutions
Full Job Description can be provided upon request.
Our Benefits
* Annual leave package of 25 days plus 8 bank holidays.
* Employer contribution of 5% into the company pension scheme.
* Support for Mental Health, including a BUPA Employee Assistance Programme that provides support covering Mental Health, Financial and Family related topics. We also have Mental Health First Aiders across the business.
* Support for your Physical Health with our BUPA Health Cash Plan (we cover the cost of coverage for you), Cycle to Work scheme and an onsite Physiotherapist. All are free for our colleagues.
* Because we value our colleagues, we want to recruit more employees just like them, which is why we have our employee referral scheme.
* Dedicated learning and development team. We take pride in developing our colleagues and some examples of this include our In‑House Driver Development Programme and internal promotions. Many of our Senior Leadership Team have developed from Operational roles, such as one of our Contract Managers who started as a Street Cleanser.
* Employee recognition ‘Stand Out Award’ and long service awards. To celebrate our colleagues wherever they are on their journey with us, we recognise and celebrate talent.
* We recognise that everyone is different and strive to create an environment that supports all colleagues through flexible working. We have introduced a hybrid working model where possible and actively encourage part‑time working, job sharing and flexibility on hours. If this interests, you please do get in touch, and we can start a conversation.
Everyone belongs
At Bristol Waste everyone belongs — we are proud of being a truly inclusive organisation.
We give fair and equal consideration to all applications.
We encourage and welcome applications from people of all ages, genders ethnicities, nationalities, disabilities, religions or beliefs and of neuro divergence.
Important note on applying
* Please apply as soon as possible and before 23:59 on the closing date. Sometimes we close vacancies early if we receive a high number of quality applications.
* Due to the high volume of interest, we won’t be able to receive late applications and we are currently unable to respond to all who apply.
* If you haven’t heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, it unfortunately means you won’t be invited to interview on this occasion.
Thank you for your interest in joining Bristol Waste Company.
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