Strategic Resourcing Partner – Part Time
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Essex County Council are looking for a Strategic Resourcing Partner (SRP) to lead the way in delivering innovative, customer‑centric resourcing initiatives across our organisation. This is a high‑impact role, working closely with senior leaders, including political leadership, to ensure our workforce is fit for today and ready for tomorrow.
This is a part‑time, job‑share position, for 17 hours per week across the following days:
About the Role
As an SRP you will be aligned to support our Children & Families and Education functions and be an absolute subject‑matter expert on resourcing. You will work with stakeholders up to and including political leadership level, holding full responsibility for strategic resourcing plans and delivery, as well as having a solid grasp on the operational needs of the customer and acting as a point of escalation for the delivery teams.
What you’ll be doing:
* Lead strategic and operational resourcing for your functions, acting as the senior resourcing expert.
* Develop and deliver resourcing plans, workforce strategies, and future talent pipelines.
* Collaborate with senior stakeholders, including People Business Partners, elected Members, and the People & Organisation Development leadership team.
* Champion diversity and inclusion in recruitment, working closely with our D&I lead.
* Drive innovation in recruitment campaigns, psychometric testing, and assessments.
* Use data and market insight to inform decision‑making and present monthly management information at Leadership Team level.
* Own the candidate experience – from employer brand awareness to onboarding.
* Lead executive and member‑level recruitment, ensuring excellence at every stage.
Skills, Knowledge and Experience
* CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent experience) with a strong commitment to continuous professional development.
* A strategic mindset with the ability to deliver operational excellence.
* Brilliant organisational and practical skills, with the ability to seek resolution to queries through self‑service.
* Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
* An appetite to self‑develop and learn.
* Deep knowledge of recruitment legislation, public sector trends, and market insight.
* Resilience, adaptability, and a passion for driving change.
Why Essex County Council?
* Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
* A strong focus on professional development
* Access to a wide range of employee benefits
* The opportunity to make a real impact at scale
As one of the largest and most dynamic UK local authorities, Essex offers a stimulating public service environment. Covering over 1,420 square miles and serving 1.8 million residents, we’re committed to transformational change and delivering better quality at lower cost.
Essex County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We’re committed to interview all disabled applicants who choose to apply under our Job Interview Scheme if they meet the minimum requirements of the job. Please speak to us if you require any reasonable adjustments during the process. We’re also committed to interview all veterans and care leavers, who meet the minimum requirements of the role for which they are applying.
At Essex County Council, we value integrity and ethical behaviour. We kindly ask that you embrace our code of conduct and the Nolan principles, including throughout the recruitment process. Your commitment to these standards helps us maintain a positive and respectful environment.
Essex County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.
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Seniority Level: Not Applicable
Employment Type: Part‑time
Job Function: Human Resources
Industries: Government Administration
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