Agency Resourcing Lead

Somerset Council; Taunton; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

LGPS pension

Flexible and hybrid working

Health and wellbeing support

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

Somerset Council is seeking an experienced Agency Resourcing Lead to shape how the authority sources and manages temporary workers. You will oversee contracts, supplier performance and governance, using data to identify trends and drive value across services in Somerset.

You will partner with HR, Procurement and Finance to deliver cost-effective staffing solutions and continuous improvement in temporary labour arrangements.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills to interpret workforce, operational and financial data.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Experience managing contracts, suppliers, and performance within a complex organisation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Council's temporary labour contract and supplier relationships, addressing performance as needed.
• Monitor agency usage, expenditure and workforce data to identify trends and opportunities.
• Produce clear reports and recommendations to support workforce planning and decision-making.
• Collaborate with HR, Procurement and Finance to strengthen governance and value for money.
• Drive initiatives to reduce agency spend and promote sustainable workforce solutions.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Contract management

Data analysis

Commercial acumen

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to play a key role in shaping how Somerset Council sources and manages temporary workers, ensuring our services can continue to deliver for residents and communities across Somerset. As Agency Resourcing Lead, you\'ll oversee Somerset Council\'s temporary labour arrangements, ensuring services receive high-quality, cost-effective staffing solutions across the organisation. Working with HR, Procurement, Finance, and operational teams, you will manage supplier relationships and contract performance, address concerns where deliverables are not being met, and support strong governance. You\'ll use workforce and financial data to identify trends and work directly with services to develop practical initiatives that reduce spend and reliance on temporary staffing. Your insight will help challenge and support workforce decisions and improve value for money. The role combines contract management, data-led performance oversight, and workforce planning, giving you the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution across the organisation. How You\'ll Make a Difference You\'ll help ensure the Council achieves the best possible value from its temporary labour arrangements by:

• Managing the Council\'s temporary labour contract and supplier relationships, addressing performance or delivery concerns where required.
• Monitoring agency usage, expenditure and workforce data to identify trends, risks and opportunities to improve value.
• Producing clear reports and recommendations to support workforce planning and decision-making.
• Working with services, Procurement and Finance to strengthen governance, compliance, and value for money.
• Driving initiatives that reduce agency spend and support more sustainable workforce solutions.
• Providing specialist advice to managers and senior leaders on temporary labour arrangements and best practice.
• Representing the Council at contract reviews and stakeholder forums to support continuous improvement.
• We\'re looking for someone who combines strong analytical skills with the ability to build effective relationships and drive improvement.
• Experience managing contracts, suppliers, service performance or workforce activity within a complex organisation.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret workforce, operational and financial data and turn it into clear recommendations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to influence and challenge constructively.
• A commercial mindset, with a clear focus on value for money.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A proactive approach to problem solving, continuous improvement and sustainable workforce planning.
• At Somerset Council, we\'re a progressive organisation committed to improving lives and shaping better services for our communities. Based in one of England\'s most beautiful counties, it\'s a great place to build your career and enjoy an excellent quality of life.
• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional leave.
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), one of the UK\'s most enhanced and secure pension schemes.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements to support work-life balance, where service needs allow.
• Health and wellbeing support, including access to confidential employee assistance services.
• Paid volunteering opportunities, helping you make a difference both inside and outside of work.

Find out more about working at Somerset Council.