Recruitment Lead

TipTopJob; Worksop; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in Worksop seeks a dynamic Recruitment Lead to spearhead the recruitment function and foster an inclusive culture. You will play a critical role in workforce planning and lead a team dedicated to innovation and fairness in recruitment. The ideal candidate will have robust leadership skills, experience in strategic recruitment, and a passion for community-driven initiatives. Enjoy a generous benefits package including 26 days of holiday and flexible working hours.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Free healthcare

Cash plan

Flexitime

Qualifications

• Experience in a recruitment leadership position.
• Strong understanding of workforce planning initiatives.
• Passion for inclusivity and innovation in recruitment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of a modern recruitment function.
• Drive workforce planning initiatives, including ex-offender recruitment.
• Manage recruitment systems for efficiency and fairness.
• Provide guidance to the recruitment team.
• Shape organisational culture and talent strategy.

Skills

Leadership

Recruitment

Workforce planning

Collaboration

Inclusivity

Job description

Location: Worksop, Nottinghamshire

Salary: (Grade 7) A GBP 36,363 to A GBP 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're 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 Youll 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 programs 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'd 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.

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Basset Law District Council, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to our website to complete your application.

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Closing date: Midnight, 1 st 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: 9 th January 2026