Recruitment Advisor x2

British Transport Police; Highgate; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A national law enforcement agency in the UK is looking for a Resourcing Advisor to join their team. The ideal candidate will lead a diverse recruitment portfolio, provide expert advice to stakeholders, and drive best practices. With a strong focus on inclusivity, the role supports underrepresented groups throughout the hiring process. This position offers competitive benefits, including generous leave and a pension scheme, alongside opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Paid maternity and adoption leave

Development opportunities including fully funded apprenticeships

Interest-free annual rail season ticket loan

Access to the Transport Benevolent Fund

Qualifications

• Experience in utilising multiple channels for candidate sourcing.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities in a busy recruitment environment.
• Experience in establishing relationships with candidates and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead varied portfolio of resourcing activities for tailored recruitment solutions.
• Provide expert advice to stakeholders on resourcing matters.
• Drive modernization and improvements within recruitment function.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Candidate sourcing

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Recruitment best practices

Education

CIPD Level 3 qualification or equivalent

Job description

Are you looking for your next exciting career move? British Transport Police have an excellent opportunity for a Resourcing Advisor to join the Resourcing Team. As a Resourcing Advisor with BTP, you will provide expert recruitment and resourcing support across specialist business areas, ensuring best practice and delivering an exceptional candidate experience. What you'll be doing:

• Lead on a varied portfolio of resourcing activity, developing tailored recruitment solutions
• Utilise all available resourcing tools for advertising, direct sourcing, and agency engagement
• Drive improvements and modernisation within the recruitment function
• Act as first point of contact for resourcing matters, providing expert advice to stakeholders
• Proven experience in sourcing candidates using multiple channels
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments to deliver recruitment solutions
• Knowledge of recruitment best practice and regulatory requirements
• High attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities
• Experience of establishing productive working relationships with colleagues and candidates (internally and externally) and across all levels of seniority.
• CIPD Level 3 qualified or equivalent experience in resourcing or related field
• At BTP, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued. We believe diversity drives innovation and better decision-making. Our roles are open to everyone, and we encourage applications from underrepresented groups, including Black, Asian, and minority ethnic candidates, women, LGBTQI+ individuals, people with disabilities, and those who are neurodiverse. As part of our commitment we operate a 'Disability Confident Scheme' - all candidates who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role will be offered an interview.
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days after 5 years
• Family-friendly policies, including up to 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave
• Bespoke benefits platform and Blue Light Card access
• Salary sacrifice options for cycles, home technology, gym membership, and electric vehicles
• Interest-free annual rail season ticket loan after 6 months
• Access to the Transport Benevolent Fund for health, welfare, and financial support
• Development opportunities, including fully funded apprenticeshipsExcellent pension scheme (BTP GPP Police Staff Pension Scheme administered by Royal London)
• Vetting: Successful applicants will be required to pass Recruitment Vetting (minimum 3 years UK residency), including full background and financial checks. Medical: Relevant health and medical history details will be requested. References: References covering the past 5 years will be required.