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THE FOLLOWING VACANCY HAS BEEN ADVERTISED EXTERNALLY
Resourcing Advisor
Multiple full-time permanent positions
Wakefield
This vacancy has arisen as part of ongoing organisational change within the People Directorate, reflecting our commitment to evolving service delivery and strengthening our workforce to meet future demands. The role presents an exciting opportunity to contribute to a refreshed structure that supports our strategic priorities
West Yorkshire Police is seeking a proactive and organised Resourcing Advisor to join its Workforce Planning & Resourcing team. You will support the delivery of recruitment for police officers, staff, specials, and volunteers—acting as the first point of contact for hiring managers and ensuring a smooth, candidate-focused recruitment process from advert to appointment.
As a Resourcing Advisor, you will:
Advise hiring managers on resourcing strategies and recruitment channels in line with the Force’s Recruitment Strategy.
Monitor candidate pipelines and job advert performance, identifying barriers and recommending solutions.
Manage candidate pools and signposting individuals to suitable opportunities to retain talent.
Administrate the full recruitment process, including pre-employment checks, onboarding, and issuing appointment documentation.
Support attraction events and maintaining accurate records of postings, transfers, and recruitment activity.
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
Experience in HR or administration with strong organisational and prioritisation skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and excellent verbal and written communication.
Ability to work independently, use initiative, and deliver excellent customer service.
Previous experience in recruitment or HR, and knowledge of in-house recruitment processes. (Desirable)
Working towards or holding a Level 3 CIPD qualification. (Desirable)
This is a great opportunity to contribute to a high-impact team that plays a vital role in shaping the future workforce of West Yorkshire Police.
The vacancy will close at 23:55 hours on the 21st September 2025.
The 2024 version of the Competency Values Framework applies to this process. Please disregard the old link to the 2016 version which is contained in the role profile.
The post is suitable for job share.
West Yorkshire Police is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010.
Applicants should be aware that it is not always possible to carry out adequate vetting checks on persons who have not been resident within the UK for the last three years. Therefore, where this applies, applicants may be refused because it was not possible to vet them to the appropriate standard.