Job Description
Recruitment Advisor - Social Work experience required
Your new companyYou’ll be joining a local authority committed to delivering high-quality services and making a positive impact within the community. With a strong focus on people, compliance and continuous improvement, the organisation is investing in its recruitment function to ensure efficient, inclusive and candidate-focused hiring practices. You’ll be part of a collaborative HR and Resourcing team that values innovation, service excellence and professional development.
Your new roleAs a Recruitment Advisor, you will play a key role in supporting end-to-end recruitment activity across a diverse portfolio of roles. Acting as a trusted partner to hiring managers, you’ll provide expert advice on attraction strategies, compliance and best practice recruitment, ensuring a smooth and timely candidate experience.Key responsibilities will include:
* Managing the full recruitment lifecycle.
* Using the applicant tracking system (ATS) to manage vacancies, candidate workflows and reporting
* Supporting or maintaining recruitment data within Oracle, ensuring accuracy and compliance
* Advising hiring managers on selection methods, shortlisting and interview best practice
* Coordinating advertising, screening and interview processes
* Ensuring compliance with safer recruitment, equality and data protection legislation
* Contributing to continuous improvement of recruitment processes and systems
What you'll need to succeedYou will ideally demonstrate:
* Experience working in a Recruitment Advisor / Recruitment Officer role, preferably within a Local Authority or public sector environment
* Practical experience using an Applicant Tracking System, with Eploy experience highly desirable
* Working knowledge or experience of Oracle HR or recruitment systems
* Strong understanding of safer recruitment principles and employment legislation
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders at all levels
* Experience supporting or recruiting into social work or social care roles would be a strong advantage, particularly an understanding of statutory and compliance-driven recruitment.
What you'll get in return
* A competitive salary and grading structure
* Local Government Pension Scheme
* Flexible and hybrid working arrangements (subject to service needs)
* Generous annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
* A supportive and inclusive working environment
* Ongoing access to training and development, including systems and policy updates
* The opportunity to contribute to services that make a direct impact on the local community
What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. # 4789584