Recruitment Consultant - SEND - 12m FTC

Slough Borough Council; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Wellbeing initiatives

Tax-free childcare

Season ticket loan

Job summary

Slough Borough Council is seeking a Recruitment Consultant for the Corporate Resources directorate. You will support Children’s Services recruitment, focusing on the SEND restructure, partnering with hiring managers and leaders to shape attraction and selection strategies.

The role requires collaboration, strong communication and the ability to manage campaigns across multiple vacancies in a fast-paced environment. Hybrid working applies with office presence required.

Qualifications

• Experience in recruitment forChildren's Services or public sector is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated recruitment support to the Children’s Services directorate.
• Guide hiring managers through the hiring process from attraction to onboarding.
• Deliver recruitment activity for SEND restructure with multiple campaigns.
• Use data and market insight to achieve inclusive, timely outcomes.

Skills

Recruitment

Job description

Directorate: Corporate Resources

Pay Level: Grade 6, £37,711 to £42,307 fully inclusive of Local Weighting Allowance

Contract Type: 12 months FTC

Working Hours: 37 hours per week

Location: Observatory House/ Slough Hybrid (minimum 2 days per week in the office)

DBS requirement: Basic

The closing date for applications is midnight on 11th October 2026

Interviews will be held week commencing 19th October 2026

What you'll be doing:

Are you an experienced recruiter or recruitment resourcer ready to take the next step in your career? We are looking for a proactive and confident Recruitment Consultant to provide dedicated recruitment support to our Children's Services directorate. You will play a key role in attracting, engaging and securing talented people, particularly to support the restructure within Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). This is a highly visible opportunity where your recruitment expertise and relationship-building skills will make a real difference.

Working closely with hiring managers and senior leaders across Children's Services, you will act as their dedicated recruitment partner, guiding them through every stage of the hiring process - from shaping attraction strategies and advising on routes to market, through to selection, offer and onboarding. A key priority will be delivering recruitment activity for the SEND restructure, managing multiple campaigns and using data, market insight and best practice to achieve inclusive, effective and timely outcomes.

You will bring strong organisational skills, excellent communication and the confidence to influence stakeholders, alongside a genuine passion for delivering a positive candidate and hiring manager experience. If you thrive in a fast-paced recruitment environment, enjoy solving problems and want to develop your career in a role offering impact, variety and a clear contribution to improving outcomes for children and young people, we would welcome your application.

Our Council:

Our vision is to make a difference to our communities and environment. Every employee contributes to services for local people, directly or by supporting colleagues. We celebrate diversity and want residents to enjoy fulfilling, prosperous and healthy lives.

What we offer:

We offer a supportive place to grow your career, where your input is valued and heard. You will join a friendly, collaborative environment where ambition and innovation are encouraged.

We support flexible and hybrid working to help colleagues achieve a positive work-life balance. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, recruit on merit and value a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Annual increments, where applicable, are usually payable on 1 April, subject to six months' service and satisfactory performance, until the maximum spinal column point is reached.

Alongside a competitive salary, we provide:

• 26 days' annual leave, rising to 30 days after 2 years and 33 days after 5 years' service.
• The Local Government Pension Scheme
• Wellbeing initiatives and employee networks that help us celebrate and promote equality.
• Tax-free childcare and childcare services
• Season ticket loan to help with rail or bus travel to and from work.

Accessibility and Support:

Slough Borough Council is an inclusive employer. If you need support during the application process or reasonable adjustments for interview, please contact our Recruitment Team: [e-mail].

Information shared will be treated confidentially and used only to provide appropriate support throughout recruitment and beyond.

Our staff networks represent diverse colleague groups and help make the Council a place where people feel included and can thrive.

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Right to Work and Checks:

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. If you require sponsorship, please contact [e-mail] before applying.

We are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. Appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.

How we recruit at Slough Borough Council

Our 8 Core Skills

At Slough Borough Council, we are moving Forward Together. Our core skills reflect what we value and will form part of your interview.

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