Flexible Resourcing and Improvement Specialist

NHS; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization in the UK is seeking a Flexible Resourcing and Improvement Specialist. The role involves designing and implementing innovative workforce solutions that enhance internal capabilities and reduce reliance on external recruitment. Candidates should have a degree qualification, extensive experience in recruitment or workforce planning, and a strong grasp of HR systems. They will work within a supportive, flexible environment fostering professional growth, with opportunities for hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Supportive Team Culture

Flexible & Hybrid Work Environment

Professional Growth

Inclusive Workplace

Qualifications

• Significant experience in recruitment or workforce planning.
• Hands-on experience using HR systems and workforce data.
• Experience managing a talent pool or flexible workforce model.

Responsibilities

• Design flexible workforce models for agility and sustainability.
• Launch internal talent pools to minimize external recruitment.
• Develop consistent role profiles for key roles.
• Improve recruitment processes to be user-friendly.
• Champion technology and innovation in resourcing.

Skills

Creative thinking

Proactive problem solving

HR systems proficiency

Workforce data analysis

Education

Degree level qualification in business, HR, or Administration

CIPD Level 5 or equivalent

Knowledge of resourcing or recruitment

Job description

Flexible Resourcing and Improvement Specialist

The closing date is 14 December 2025

At the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), we’re not just about producing world‑class guidance - we’re about creating a workplace where people feel empowered, supported, and inspired. Are you ready to shape the future of workforce agility and drive innovative resourcing solutions in a nationally influential organisation? We’re looking for a Flexible Resourcing and Improvement Specialist to help deliver our ambitious strategy for a more adaptive, sustainable workforce model. This is a unique opportunity to design and implement creative approaches that reduce reliance on external recruitment, establish internal talent pools, and integrate committee recruitment into our resourcing function. You’ll play a pivotal role in improving processes, leveraging technology, and championing flexible solutions that make a real difference to how we work. If you’re passionate about reimagining resourcing, confident in using HR systems and data to drive change, and thrive in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment - we want to hear from you!

Main duties of the job

What you’ll do:

• Shape the future of resourcing by designing and implementing flexible workforce models that drive agility and sustainability.
• Launch internal talent pools and cross-cover networks to reduce reliance on external recruitment and unlock internal capability.
• Commence the development and introduction of generic role profiles/job families for key roles, ensuring consistency and ease of use across the organisation.
• Identify opportunities for internal cross-cover across departments and design mechanisms that support this, aligned with our matrix ways of working.
• Support improvements to recruitment processes and documentation to make them consistent, streamlined, and user-friendly for candidates and managers.
• Champion technology and innovation and explore emerging tech.
• Integrate committee recruitment into the resourcing function to deliver consistency, quality, and efficiency.

About us

As part of the People team and wider Facilities, Improvement & People Directorate, we’ve achieved:

• Elevated Engagement: We’ve soared to new heights, as the leading Directorate to become the top-performing team in the organisation!
• Driven Real Change: By embedding a Restorative, Just, and Learning Culture, we’ve made a tangible impact that’s already transforming our workplace.
• Strengthened Union Partnerships: We’ve turned challenges into opportunities, fostering a spirit of collaboration and mutual respect.
• Championed Inclusivity: Our commitment to diversity and representation has led to measurable improvements, making our team more inclusive than ever before.

Join Our Team – What we can offer you:

• Supportive Team Culture: We believe in lifting each other up and encouraging open communication. Here, your voice truly matters!
• Flexible & Hybrid Work Environment: Enjoy working from home and in our modern offices in the centre of Manchester and Stratford, London.
• Professional Growth: Unlock opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement.
• Inclusive Workplace: Be part of a diverse and welcoming community where everyone feels valued.

Want to Learn More?

For further information on this exciting opportunity, reach Tess Robinson, Head of Resourcing & Intelligence at [e-mail]. Tess is eager to discuss how you can be part of our dynamic team!

Job responsibilities

What we’re looking for:

To be considered for this role, you should be able to particularly demonstrate the person specification criteria in the job advert in your application. However, applicants should be able to demonstrate all essential criteria through the entirety of the recruitment process to be considered for the job. Please see job description attached for full list of responsibilities.

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

• Degree level qualification in business, HR, Administrative field or relevant experience
• CIPD Level 5 or evidence of an equivalent qualification (or studying for)
• Knowledge of specialist area - resourcing, workforce planning or recruitment acquired through post-graduate diploma or equivalent experience or training

Experience

• Significant experience in recruitment, workforce planning, or resourcing, with a strong understanding of process improvement and service design
• Hands‑on experience using HR systems and workforce data to develop and implement resourcing models and improve service delivery
• Experience setting up or managing a talent pool/flexible workforce model

Skills/Knowledge

• Creative thinker with a proactive approach to problem solving, able to develop practical solutions in complex or ambiguous situations.
• Ability to design and implement technology‑enabled processes that support workforce agility and efficiency.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

NICE – The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence

Full-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours