Resourcing Advisor

Hampshire County Council; Winchester; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority is seeking a Resourcing Advisor to manage recruitment processes and support the hiring of talented individuals. This role involves designing recruitment strategies, providing guidance on best practices, and collaborating with various stakeholders across the organization. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills and experience in resourcing, showcasing their ability to deliver effective solutions in a dynamic environment. This position offers a competitive salary and encourages a supportive and inclusive working atmosphere.

Benefits

Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme

Generous annual leave entitlement

Occupational sick pay

Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of resourcing practices, including attraction, recruitment and retention.
• Proven experience in a resourcing role with multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent organisational skills to deliver accurate work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes tailored to organizational needs.
• Advise managers on best recruitment practices and policies.
• Build strong collaborative relationships with candidates and stakeholders.

Skills

Understanding of resourcing practices

Organisational skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Communication and relationship-building skills

Proactive and flexible mindset

Job description

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Salary Range: £33,178 - £36,369 per annum

Hours per week: 37 (part-time hours will be considered)

Contract Type: Temporary (12 months)

Closing Date: 11 January 2026

The Role:

Join our Adults’ Health and Care and Children’s Services Resourcing Team as a Resourcing Advisor and support our directorates to find, attract, recruit and retain fantastic people with a commitment to our shared aims and values.

What you’ll do:

• Manage end-to-end recruitment – design tailored recruitment approaches, advise managers and candidates and support with attraction, selection, offer and onboarding of candidates.
• Provide best practice recruitment guidance - throughout each stage of the recruitment process, you’ll advise on policies and legislative requirements.
• Build strong relationships – work collaboratively with managers, candidates and other stakeholders to deliver an excellent resourcing service.
• Deliver high-quality operational support – use systems to maintain digital records and comply with GDPR, team business processes and corporate policies.
• Contribute to team success – role-model excellent customer service, work flexibly across directorates, and support projects and recruitment events as needed.
• Drive improvement – use data, insight, and evaluation to enhance resourcing strategies, processes and technology, while staying up to date with market trends and legislation.

What we’re looking for:

• Strong understanding of resourcing practices, including attraction, recruitment and retention.
• Proven experience in a resourcing role, working with multiple stakeholders and managing competing priorities.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise, adapt quickly to changing demands, and deliver accurate work under pressure.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, using data and insight to evaluate practices and drive continuous improvement.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication and relationship-building skills, with a customer-focused approach and ability to influence effectively.
• Proactive, flexible, and accountable – embraces change, works collaboratively across teams, and takes ownership for delivering the highest of standards.

Take a look at our Candidate Pack for more information about the Resourcing Advisor role, team and our values. The section ‘About you’ explains what specific knowledge, skills and experience we want you to tell us about. Make sure you explain how you meet these requirements and demonstrate our values, in your application.

• Be part of a service that enables our directorates to make a real difference to vulnerable adults and children across Hampshire.
• Enjoy a flexible, inclusive, and supportive working environment with hybrid working options.
• Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.
• A competitive benefits package that includes generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.

Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date.

Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK before applying.

Other roles you may have experience of may include: Recruitment Advisor, Talent Acquisition Specialist, Resourcing Partner, HR Recruitment Officer, Recruitment Coordinator, Resourcing Consultant, HR Resourcing Specialist, Talent Acquisition Coordinator

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:

Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies.

We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.

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