Job Title: Strategic Recruitment Lead
Grade H £47,046 Min - £54,696 Max
Contract Type: Permanent - Full Time
About the Opportunity
Join us as the Strategic Recruitment Lead and shape the future workforce of Staffordshire Police. You will drive how we attract, select and welcome people who want to protect and support our communities.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the Recruitment and Onboarding team and guide activity across every hiring route, from police officers to staff and volunteers.
* Use data to plan future intakes and keep talent pipelines strong.
* Work closely with senior leaders and build links with schools, colleges, universities, regional forces and community groups to reach people who want a meaningful career in the public sector.
* Take charge of the employer brand and create attraction approaches that reflect our purpose and values.
* Improve the systems that support candidates from first contact to day one, ensuring fair and consistent decision making.
* Advising senior leaders and working confidently in a complex environment.
* Set clear standards, support the team and drive performance.
Qualifications
* High levels of experience in workforce planning and strategic recruitment.
* CIPD Level 7 qualification.
* Strong knowledge of employment law.
* Full UK driving licence and access to a car.
Benefits
* Pension Scheme – Employers Pension contribution 21.5% Staffordshire Pension Fund.
* Generous holiday entitlement, plus Bank Holidays.
* Flexible / Agile Working.
* Sick pay scheme.
* Fostering friendly policy.
* Family friendly policies – maternity, paternity, parental leave, adoption, disability leave and carers leave.
* Access to health and wellbeing support.
* Eye care vouchers.
* On site Gyms.
* Staff associations.
* Reward and Recognition.
* Blue light Card.
* Flexible working options.
* Training and development opportunities.
* Car lease scheme.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Free Parking at selected sites.
* Onsite catering facilities.
* Access to Staff Networks.
* Union support.
* Financial products and services.
Equality and Diversity
Staffordshire Police is fully supportive of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and strives to employ a workforce that represents the community we serve.
Our vacancies are open to everyone and all appointments are made based on merit. We encourage and welcome applications from all underrepresented groups, including Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, female, people with a disability, those who are neurodivergent and members of the LGBTQ+ community.
We use positive action to encourage potential candidates from underrepresented groups through targeted step‑in support and advice sessions. If you have the skills, experience and values that align with Staffordshire Police, we are happy to consider you.
Closing date: Thursday 4th June 2026 at Midday.
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