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About ARK
ARK is a social enterprise, empowering local communities through the provision of agile and sustainable interventions to create greater stability, opportunity and hope for the future.
Location: UK (Remote)
Role Type: Full-time, Permanent
CLOSING DATE: 26 November 2025
About The Role
This role is responsible for supporting the business to win and deliver projects by proactively sourcing suitable corporate and project staff as well as contractors, for specific project opportunities. Leading on the engagement, communication, maintenance and development of our pool of people resources, this role is key in building relationships with ARK’s contingent worker resources.
It is anticipated that the role will be 70% bid/proposal resourcing and management and 30% active/current resourcing i.e., surge support or backfilling personnel who have resigned from projects that are currently live.
This role also oversees the recruitment and resourcing needs for overhead functions, managing talent acquisition colleagues and supporting them with their activities and career development.
This role works closely with the rest of the HR team to ensure that the business is well supported in their immediate and longer‑term resourcing needs. This role also plays a leading role in identifying and actioning project solution design, including work patterns and in‑country contracting models.
What You’ll Be Doing Project resourcing and delivery
* Attend business development management meetings to capture and understand resourcing requirements and establish the priority to be assigned to resourcing requests.
* Work with project teams in designing a people solution for bids and projects, with a continual focus on commerciality and the margin impact of contracts.
* Partner with project and bid teams and advise on resourcing options, including work patterns, contract type, contracting entity, etc.
* Determine contracting models for roles (e.g., as a contractor or fixed‑term employee).
* Define and calculate the cost base (to include Employer Social Security and statutory employment costs) associated with Employment and Contractor solutions and ensure they are budgeted for in the bid submission.
* Communicate the status of resource requests to project teams in a timely manner.
* Participate in post‑bid/award meetings.
* Search and screen the suitability of contractors, and prepare a short‑list of suitable candidates for a specific project opportunity; ensure they meet key requirements outlined by the business.
* Determine if existing relationships with contractors exist by reviewing data in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
* Determine if a particular role should be advertised externally in conjunction with the business and HR colleagues, and prepare job adverts.
* Ensure proposal packages and due diligence processes have been completed as necessary.
* Ensure that proposal packages are drafted and agreed in line with current contracting policies.
* Coordinate with project and bid teams to assess the quality of a contractor/consultant.
* Maintain a relationship with contractors throughout the lifecycle of a project/bid.
* Provide billable, in‑project recruitment services on key projects.
* Develop project solutions for compliant contracting, inclusive of Employer of Record (EOR) and requirements for setting up entities in‑country.
Information Management
* Build key expert pools in coordination with the Talent Acquisition Specialist and Business areas.
* Ensure that contractor data and documentation is maintained in the system (e.g., rates, updated CVs) and in compliance with latest legislation (e.g., GDPR).
* Set up engagements and maintain the status of activities throughout the sourcing process in the system.
Business Engagement
* Develop a partnership with contractors and staff and leverage their networks.
* Develop strong relationships across the business to ensure you are well versed on business needs across a variety of technical areas.
* Line‑manage other recruiters, maintaining strong relationships and supporting them in solution design as required.
* Provide strong customer service across the business, prioritising a high‑quality and speedy response to requests at all times.
* Proactively pre‑empt business needs and provide solutions in advance of issues arising whenever possible.
General Business Resourcing
* Work closely with the HR team on business needs related to resourcing requirements.
* Liaise with hiring managers on resourcing requirements ensuring job design meets the needs of the business.
* Input into all resourcing systems and processes, ensuring ongoing improvements in efficiency and effectiveness.
* Oversee outsourced recruitment service relationships in conjunction with Head of HR.
* Lead on key recruitments for corporate positions, ensuring an efficient and effective service is provided to the business and strong talent is brought into the business.
* Assist teams with selection interviews and assessment of candidates and contractors.
* Negotiate packages with candidates and contractors in coordination with relevant proposals, project teams, and HR colleagues.
* Promote a diverse and inclusive workplace through recruitment initiatives.
* Support in using market data to inform salary ranges for positions, particularly in locations where ARK has not operated previously.
* Lead employer branding initiatives with the Head of Communications, scheduling regular promotional posts on ARK’s LinkedIn account.
* Ensure compliance with applicable laws, rules, and donor regulations, and manage control issues with transparency.
* Utilise recruitment metrics to measure performance and optimise hiring strategies.
Key Consultant Group (KCG)
* Responsible for the creation and management of the KCG.
* Build and maintain ARK’s database of military, policing and other specialist capabilities.
* Manage the nomination and confirmation process and ensure the appropriate contractual basis of engagement is maintained.
* Create communication materials to maintain corporate contact with the group throughout the year.
* Send out email communications to the group relating to ARK corporate announcements, as appropriate.
Safeguarding
* Be aware of and compliant with all standards following safeguarding procedures and policies.
* Promote ARK’s speak‑up culture to protect the welfare of children, young people, vulnerable adults and other marginalised groups.
This role may require international travel from time to time.
Any other duties as appropriate to the position, as requested.
Requirements Essential
* Extensive experience of resourcing in an international development context.
* Extensive relationship management experience.
* Experience of using an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) or client relationship management system (CRM system).
* In‑depth understanding of UK police profiles and experiences.
* In‑depth understanding of military profiles and experiences.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Excellent organisational and reporting skills.
* Full professional fluency in English.
Desirable
* Experience working with projects in fragile or conflict‑affected contexts, in particular those contexts where ARK operates (e.g., MENA).
* Experience of working with individuals from a military, security, or policing background.
* Experience of working with international and government donors (preference to FCDO).
* Experience of writing and resourcing bids (preference to FCDO).
* Experience of supporting business development processes such as resourcing, solution design and reviewing.
* Experience of managing or supporting international development projects.
* Human resources or recruitment qualification, or equivalent experience.
* Qualified CIPD membership to Chartered status, or equivalent.
* Full professional fluency in Arabic or French.
Benefits Why join ARK?
* Impactful Work: Your expertise will directly impact the lives of those in need.
* Global Reach: Collaborate with international experts and local stakeholders.
* Innovation: Engage in pioneering solutions for sustainable change.
* Career Growth: Expand your horizons with varied projects and challenges.
Our People
Our team covers a diverse range of professional backgrounds, from diplomacy, humanitarian, development and the military, to the UN, civil society groups, multilateral organisations, journalism and the private sector.
Smart: We think deeply about things. We’re proud of our institutional knowledge and our grounding in rigorous research, which we use to make informed decisions.
Humble: Our work leaves little room for pride or arrogance. Our operating environment is constantly evolving, and we recognise our limitations. We believe in and rely on the education and experiences of others while remaining quick to learn, invite feedback, and ask sensible questions.
Accountable: Each of us wants ARK, its partners, and beneficiaries to succeed. This means taking initiative, assuming ownership when necessary and never giving up on our beneficiaries. We are committed and accountable, to both our donors and the communities we serve.
Collegiate: We know we are stronger together and every contribution counts. We trust each other and always support each other.
Outspoken: We tackle diverse challenges, and we always want to find the best solution to a problem. We aren’t afraid to share our opinions, and we want to hear those of others too.
ARK Group is an equal opportunity employer. We actively seek a diverse applicant pool and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. ARK Group does not discriminate on the basis of ability, age, gender identity or expression, national origin, race and ethnicity, religious beliefs or sexual orientation. We welcome all kinds of diversity. ARK Group places human dignity at the center of its development and stabilization work and is committed to the protection from sexual exploitation and abuse of children and adults. All ARK Group employees and related personnel are expected to share this commitment and only those who also uphold these values will be recruited as part of our team. This vacancy is therefore subject to a range of due diligence checks.
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