Head of Resourcing (Interim)

Mitie Group plc.; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading workforce solutions provider is seeking a Head of Resourcing to transform recruitment strategies for one of the UK's largest workforces. The role emphasizes designing a multi-year resourcing strategy, leveraging data insights for forecasting, and implementing innovative tools to enhance hiring processes. Ideal candidates should have substantial experience in talent acquisition transformation, excellent communication skills, and a strong understanding of inclusive hiring practices. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of recruitment nationwide.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in large-scale Talent Acquisition transformation or strategic resourcing leadership.
• Strong knowledge of end-to-end recruitment processes and sourcing strategies.
• Experience leading complex, enterprise-level programmes with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Designing and delivering a multi-year Resourcing Strategy.
• Driving adoption of skills-based hiring and internal mobility.
• Optimising the full UK hiring lifecycle to ensure compliance.

Skills

Talent Acquisition transformation

Strategic resourcing leadership

Communication skills

Inclusive hiring practices

Data analysis

Tools

ATS/CRM

AI-enabled systems

Job description

Head of Resourcing

Creating better places and thriving communities

What you’ll be doing

Setting the strategy

• Designing and delivering a multi-year Resourcing Strategy aligned to business growth, workforce plans, and organisational priorities.
• Leading a high-performing, enterprise-wide resourcing service that meets the needs of a broad range of stakeholders.
• Driving adoption of skills-based hiring, internal mobility, and inclusive hiring principles.

Transforming processes & systems

• Optimising the full UK hiring lifecycle to ensure smooth, efficient, and compliant end-to-end processes.
• Enhancing our ATS/CRM capability and embedding automation, AI, and digital tools to improve speed, insight, and quality.
• Partnering with Technology teams to implement tools such as screening automation, scheduling bots, and predictive workforce insights.

Using data to power smarter decisions

• Bringing labour market intelligence, salary benchmarking, and competitor insights to shape sourcing strategies.
• Introducing predictive analytics to support forecasting and workforce planning.
• Ensuring TA is positioned as a strategic partner that anticipates future talent needs rather than reacts to demand.

Leading change & influence

• Acting as a senior change leader, championing new systems, processes, and ways of working.
• Providing clear, data‑led insight and recommendations to senior leaders and C‑suite stakeholders.
• Building a strong, inclusive, high‑performance culture across the Resourcing function.

Championing our employer brand & experience

• Elevating our employer brand and ensuring consistent, compelling messaging across all channels.
• Driving improvements in candidate, hiring‑manager, and recruiter experience.
• Ensuring fairness, accessibility, and inclusion are embedded across every hiring touchpoint.

What you’ll bring

• A proven track record in large-scale Talent Acquisition transformation or strategic resourcing leadership.
• Strong knowledge of end‑to‑end recruitment processes, sourcing strategies, assessment methods, and technology ecosystems (ATS/CRM, programmatic tools, AI‑enabled systems).
• Experience leading complex, enterprise‑level programmes with multiple stakeholders.
• The ability to interpret complex workforce challenges and turn them into practical, data‑led solutions.
• Confident communication skills, executive presence, and the ability to influence at senior levels.
• Deep understanding of inclusive hiring and workforce planning best practice.

Why join us?

This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of recruitment for one of the UK's largest workforces. You’ll drive innovation, build strategic partnerships, and lead a function that plays a vital role in our ability to deliver excellence for customers and communities nationwide. If you’re passionate about transforming recruitment, enabling brilliant candidate experiences, and using technology and insight to shape the future of work, we’d love to hear from you.