Head of Recruitment

Birmingham City University; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 62,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a Head of Recruitment in Birmingham, responsible for shaping recruitment strategies across the organization. The ideal candidate will possess in-house recruitment experience and a commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusivity. This role includes overseeing recruitment processes, developing policies, and managing a team. A Chartered Member of the CIPD or equivalent experience is essential. The position offers a hybrid working environment.

Qualifications

• Experience recruiting for senior executive levels.
• High level of understanding current issues in equality and diversity.
• Experience in developing high-quality recruitment services.

Responsibilities

• Strategically plan all recruitment activity across university roles.
• Lead the development and delivery of a University talent strategy.
• Ensure compliance across recruitment activities including compliance with immigration and GDPR.

Skills

Extensive in-house recruitment experience

Understanding of equality, diversity, and inclusivity

Team leadership and management

Proficiency in applicant tracking systems

Education

Chartered Member of the CIPD or equivalent

Job description

Description

The full-time starting salary is normally 62364.00 per annum with progression available in post to 70564.00 per annum.

Full-time permanent position.

Grade : I

Birmingham City University is seeking a Head of Recruitment to shape and deliver all recruitment and selection activity across the institution supporting to delivery of the priorities outlined in the Universitys ambitious and future-focussed Strategic Plan.

Leading on all recruitment and selection matters across the organisation the post holder will work collaboratively to develop policy systems and processes and innovative practice that ensure the University is well positioned to recruit and retain the highest quality talent in a competitive market. Working closely with the Equality Diversity and Inclusion Team the Head of Recruitment will ensure that these values are clear and visible in all that we do ensuring that our University is truly representative of the student body and communities we serve in our home city.

Reporting to the Director of Human Resources the Head of Recruitment oversees a team of Talent Acquisition Partners to engage directly with the market and support dedicated business areas across the organisation. Additionally the role line manages the Recruitment Partners in supporting the internal recruitment environment by developing systems processes and governance. The Head of Recruitment ensures the establishment and implementation of robust and effective recruitment and resourcing practices that deliver a high-quality and cost-effective service.

Key responsibilities will include

• Strategically planning all recruitment activity for the full range of academic and professional service roles across the university; deploying resources effectively to ensure that vacancies are filled in a timely and cost-effective manner and in adherence to University policy and values.
• Leading on the development and delivery of a University talent strategy; defining best-practice in effective candidate sourcing and engagement to ensure that the University is well-positioned to recruit and retain talented colleagues effectively.
• Overseeing the design and delivery of systems and processes that ensure Birmingham City University offers a market-leading candidate experience that enhances the reputation and employer brand of the institution.
• Championing best practice and provide expert advice to colleagues on all aspects of recruitment; support them through the full recruitment process to include interview support when feasible and lead in the delivery of recruitment training.
• Ensuring full compliance across recruitment activity including that related to immigration and sponsorship DBS and GDPR.
• Managing the contract and performance of the Universitys chosen partner for student working ensuring the supplier provides a high-quality service that positively impacts upon the student experience.

The Head of Recruitment will

• Be a Chartered Member of the CIPD or possess equivalent professional experience.
• Possess extensive experience of in-house recruitment practice with demonstrable experience of successfully recruiting for vacancies up to and including senior executive level.
• Demonstrate a high level of understanding and awareness of current issues in equality diversity and inclusivity and how these impact upon recruitment activity.
• Have experience of leading and line managing a team in an in-house recruitment environment; coaching motivating and nurturing team members to develop a supportive effective and consistently high-performing team.
• Be experienced in using a variety of technologies to deliver high-quality recruitment services and activities with specific experience of developing applicant tracking systems to ensure that functionality works effectively for all stakeholders.

This is a hybrid working role typically working three days per week on campus and based in the Joseph Priestley Building on the Universitys City Centre Campus.

Informal queries in relation to this role are welcome and should be directed to Tom Geraghty Recruitment Manager at . The University does not require the support of any recruitment agencies in relation to this role.

Birmingham City University is deeply committed to equality diversity and inclusivity at all levels in the organisation and to addressing underrepresentation in our workforce to ensure we are truly representative of the community we serve. We welcome applications from applicants from all backgrounds and communities for this role and particularly welcome applications from Black Asian and Minority Ethnic applicants.

Job Description

The appointed candidate will normally be employed through our subsidiary company BCU Support Services Limited a wholly owned subsidiary of Birmingham City University. Appointees with prior LGPS membership who wish to enter the LGPS scheme will be able to do so and will be employed by Birmingham City University directly.