Recruiter / HR

DCA Recruitment; Godalming; Hybrid; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an HR Project Lead to coordinate a large-scale recruitment campaign for the Housing Service. This role involves managing the recruitment process for up to 15 positions, ensuring compliance with HR policies, and facilitating effective onboarding for new hires. The ideal candidate will have a CIPD Level 5 qualification and proven experience in HR project delivery, with strong project management and communication skills.

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 5 or equivalent experience in HR project delivery.
• Proven experience managing recruitment campaigns in a complex organization.
• Strong understanding of recruitment best practices and employment legislation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end recruitment project for multiple roles across the Housing Service.
• Coordinate job evaluation processes and ensure roles are appropriately graded.
• Develop onboarding and induction plans tailored to each role.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

CIPD Level 5

Tools

Microsoft Office

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Recruiter
Godalming

Hourly rate £30 - £35 negotiable

Recruitment to Housing Service Roles

Project Title: Recruitment and Onboarding for Housing Service

Background:

Due to both service growth and recent staff resignations, the Housing Service is undertaking a significant recruitment campaign.

Up to 15 roles need to be filled across various teams, ranging from senior leadership and technical professionals to administrative support.

This recruitment drive is essential to maintain service delivery, support strategic objectives, and ensure continuity across the Housing Service.

Objectives:

Recruit to all identified vacancies across the Housing Service.
Ensure all new starters are fully inducted and integrated into their teams.
Review and update all relevant job descriptions and person specifications.
Ensure compliance with the Council's HR policies and procedures throughout the recruitment process.

Scope of Work:
Job Design & Evaluation:
Review and revise existing job descriptions and person specifications.
Present updated documents to the Council's job evaluation panel for grading and approval.
Ensure alignment with current service needs and organizational structure.

Recruitment Coordination:
Obtain formal authority to recruit for each role.
Coordinate with the Council's HR team for advertising, shortlisting, and interview scheduling.
Support team managers in the selection process, ensuring consistency and fairness.

Stakeholder Engagement:
Work closely with team managers across the Housing Service to understand role requirements.
Liaise with the Council's HR team for policy compliance and administrative support.
Collaborate with the Finance team to confirm budget availability and cost codes.

Onboarding & Induction:
Develop and implement onboarding plans tailored to each role.
Ensure all new starters receive a structured induction, including service orientation and mandatory training.

Key Stakeholders:
Housing Service Managers
Council HR Team
Finance Team
Job Evaluation Panel
New Recruits

Governance & Compliance:
All recruitment activity will adhere to the Council's HR policies and procedures.
Equal opportunities and diversity principles will be embedded throughout the process.

Success Criteria:
All roles successfully filled within the agreed timeframe.
Positive feedback from managers and new starters on the recruitment and induction process.
Compliance with HR and financial governance requirements.

Job Description and Person Specification
Job Title:
HR Project Lead - Housing Service Recruitment
Fixed-term (12 months) or Secondment Opportunity
Location: Hybrid - Godalming Offices / Remote Working

Job Purpose:
To lead and coordinate a large-scale recruitment and onboarding project for up to 15 roles across the Housing Service. This includes reviewing and updating job descriptions, managing the recruitment process in collaboration with HR and Finance, and ensuring effective onboarding and induction for all new starters.

Key Responsibilities:
Lead the end-to-end recruitment project for multiple roles across the Housing Service.
Work with team managers to review and revise job descriptions and person specifications.
Coordinate the job evaluation process and ensure roles are appropriately graded.
Secure recruitment approvals and liaise with HR to advertise roles and manage candidate pipelines.
Support managers with shortlisting, interview planning, and selection processes.
Ensure compliance with the Council's HR policies, procedures, and equalities framework.
Develop onboarding and induction plans tailored to each role and team.
Monitor progress, report on recruitment outcomes, and escalate risks or delays.
Act as the key liaison between Housing, HR, and Finance teams throughout the project.

Key Relationships:
Housing Service Managers and Team Leaders
HR Business Partners and Recruitment Team
Finance Officers
Job Evaluation Panel
New Starters and Candidates

Person Specification
Essential Criteria:
Qualifications:
CIPD Level 5 or equivalent experience in HR project delivery

Experience:
Proven experience managing recruitment campaigns and HR projects in a complex organization
Experience working with job evaluation processes and HR policy frameworks
Experience coordinating with multiple stakeholders and managing competing priorities

Skills & Knowledge:
Strong understanding of recruitment best practices and employment legislation
Excellent project management, planning, and organizational skills
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and support managers
Competent in using HR systems and Microsoft Office tools

Behaviours:
Collaborative, proactive, and solutions-focused
Committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment

Desirable Criteria:
Experience working in or with local government or public sector services
Knowledge of housing services or related operational areas
CIPD Level 7 or project management qualification (e.g., PRINCE2, Agile)