Recruitment Lead

Bassetlaw District Council; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in the East Midlands is seeking a Recruitment Lead to shape the recruitment strategy and foster an inclusive workforce. The ideal candidate will lead a high-performing recruitment function, influence workforce planning and manage recruitment processes. This role offers competitive salary and a supportive workplace focused on creativity and professional growth. If you're passionate about making an impact in local government, apply today!

Benefits

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Free healthcare cash plan

Flexitime

Qualifications

• Experience in driving recruitment initiatives.
• Ability to lead and manage teams.
• Passion for creating inclusive workplaces.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of a recruitment function.
• Drive workforce planning initiatives and outreach.
• Manage recruitment systems for efficiency and fairness.
• Provide leadership and guidance to a dedicated team.
• Shape our organisational culture and talent strategy.

Skills

Leadership

Recruitment processes

Workforce planning

Collaboration

Inclusivity

Job description

Recruitment Lead

Location: Worksop, Nottinghamshire

Salary: (Grade 7) £36,363 to £39,152

Vacancy Type: Full Time, 37 hours per week

Are you ready to shape the future of local government and play a pivotal role in building a workforce that delivers exceptional services to our residents?

As we embark on an exciting journey through Local Government Reorganisation (LGR), this is your opportunity to influence how we attract, develop and retain talent for a new era. We are looking for a dynamic and forward‑thinking Recruitment Lead to join our team and help us create a culture that champions innovation, inclusivity and excellence.

What you ll do:

• Lead the design and delivery of a modern, high‑performing recruitment function that meets the evolving needs of our organisation.
• Drive workforce planning initiatives, including educational outreach and inclusive employment programmes such as ex‑offender recruitment.
• Manage and optimise recruitment systems and processes to ensure efficiency, fairness and a great candidate experience.
• Provide leadership and guidance to a dedicated team, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Play a key role in shaping our organisational culture and talent strategy during this transformative period.

Why join us?

• Be part of a once‑in‑a‑generation change that will redefine local government in our region.
• Influence how we deliver services and build a workforce that truly makes a difference to our communities.
• Work in a supportive environment that values creativity, diversity and professional growth.

If you are passionate about people, systems and transformation, and want to make a real impact, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today and help us shape the future.

We offer a generous employee benefit package including 26 days holiday plus bank holidays, free healthcare cash plan, flexitime and so much more.

Interested in joining our team?

To apply please visit our website to upload your CV and covering letter, highlighting your relevant experience, qualifications, skills and achievements.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Basset Law District Council, please click "apply" to be redirected to our website to complete your application.

Closing date: Midnight, 1st January 2026

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our recruitment processes are fair, transparent and designed to ensure that everyone is treated equally at every stage.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early when we receive sufficient and suitable applications. Therefore, please ensure that you submit your CV as soon as possible so that you can be considered for this role.

Interview date: 9th January 2026