Job Description
Gordon Moody is a leading charity providing residential treatment, recovery support, and prevention services for people affected by gambling-related harm. Our work is values-driven, compassionate, and focused on creating lasting positive change — for the people we support and for our staff.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Resourcing and Engagement Lead to take ownership of our end-to-end recruitment activity while also playing a key role in HR administration, systems management, compliance, and reporting.
This is a hands-on, influential role that works closely with hiring managers, senior leaders, and external partners to ensure we attract and retain high-quality talent aligned with our culture and values. You will champion excellent candidate experience, continuous improvement, and data-driven decision-making across our people processes.
Key Responsibilities
Recruitment & Resourcing
* Lead and manage the full recruitment lifecycle, from vacancy briefing through to offer and onboarding
* Conduct CV sifting, initial telephone interviews, and attend interviews where required
* Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce needs and provide expert recruitment guidance
* Ensure all recruitment activity is fair, inclusive, legally compliant, and aligned with best practice
* Oversee job descriptions and adverts, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and brand alignment
* Deliver recruitment activity in a timely, cost-effective manner within agreed budgets
* Build and manage strong relationships with recruitment agencies and suppliers
* Develop talent pools for frequently recruited roles to support succession planning
* Coordinate recruitment administration, including interview scheduling and documentation
* Place candidate experience at the heart of all recruitment activity
* Work with the Digital Marketing team to promote vacancies via social media and the website
* Represent Gordon Moody at recruitment fairs and external events
HR Administration, Compliance & Systems
* Provide comprehensive HR administration support across the employee lifecycle
* Carry out all pre-employment checks, including right-to-work, references, DBS, and social media screening
* Manage compliance checks for international recruitment, including visa verification and monitoring
* Oversee the day-to-day management of the HRIS (Personio), ensuring data accuracy and system integrity
* Act as a key point of contact for HR system queries, supporting managers and HR colleagues
* Contribute to the ongoing improvement of HR processes, systems, and data quality
HR Reporting & Analytics
* Produce accurate and timely HR KPI reports for senior leadership and the Board
* Monitor recruitment, workforce, and compliance data to identify trends and risks
* Ensure HR data meets governance, audit, and confidentiality requirements
* Provide project and operational support to the HR Director in delivering the HR Strategy
Engagement & Referral Pathways
* Develop a strong understanding of Gordon Moody’s services, values, and referral pathways
* Work with senior leaders to identify and build engagement opportunities with external partners and referrers
About You
Essential
* GCSE Maths and English (Level 2) or equivalent
* CIPD qualification or equivalent HR experience
* Experience working in a recruitment or talent acquisition environment
* Strong IT skills, including HR systems, Word, and Excel
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Experience advising and supporting managers on recruitment practices
* Highly organised with strong attention to detail
* Able to handle confidential information with discretion
Desirable
* Experience administering HR systems and workflows
* Knowledge of DBS processes and work visa requirements
* Experience working within a similar or values-led sector
Personal Attributes
* Calm, resilient, and effective under pressure
* Confident communicator with strong influencing skills
* Proactive, organised, and solutions-focused
* Strong relationship-builder with a positive, professional approach