Resourcing Advisor (6-12 Months)

Martin Veasey Talent Solutions; England; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A government recruitment consultancy in Milton Keynes is seeking a Resourcing Advisor for a 6-12 month contract. You will provide recruitment solutions, manage multiple projects, and work closely with hiring managers across various disciplines. Ideal candidates have extensive recruitment experience, effective stakeholder skills, and knowledge of recruitment legislation. This position offers a competitive salary with numerous employee benefits, including flexible working options.

Benefits

25-30 days annual leave

Defined benefit Civil Service Pension

Performance-related bonus

Flexible hybrid working

Gym and nursery on-site

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy recruitment environment
• Ability to influence effectively stakeholders
• Confidence in managing suppliers

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice to hiring managers
• Manage internal and external recruitment activity
• Draft and place recruitment advertising
• Build relationships with hiring managers
• Maintain accurate recruitment data
• Contribute to policy improvement initiatives

Skills

Experience of recruitment processes

Strong stakeholder management skills

Knowledge of recruitment-related legislation

Excellent communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Experience analyzing recruitment data

Tools

Applicant tracking systems

Job description

Overview

Resourcing Advisor - 6-12 Month FTC Hybrid Working

Location: Milton Keynes Salary: 31,898 + 1,750 location allowance (pro rata) Contract Type: Fixed-Term, Full-Time (6-12 months) Security Clearance: SC (Security Check) required

Shape Recruitment Where It Matters Most

Join a secure government organisation at the heart of national and international operations. As a Resourcing Advisor, you'll deliver a professional, fair, and timely recruitment service that ensures the right people are in the right roles to support essential projects.

This is a dynamic opportunity to apply your recruitment expertise in an environment where resourcing is critical to success. You'll partner with managers across a wide range of disciplines and seniority levels, helping them navigate the full recruitment cycle while ensuring compliance with Civil Service Recruitment Principles and employment legislation.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice and guidance to hiring managers, designing the most effective recruitment routes and methods for each campaign.
• Manage both internal and external recruitment activity across multiple disciplines.
• Draft and place recruitment advertising, select suitable channels, and support assessment and interviewing processes.
• Build strong relationships with hiring managers, positioning Resourcing as a trusted partner.
• Work with external suppliers, ensuring services are delivered in line with contractual agreements.
• Maintain accurate recruitment data for management information and reporting.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and the implementation of updated policies and processes.

Who We\'re Looking For

This role is ideal for someone with recruitment experience who thrives in a busy environment and enjoys balancing advisory, process, and stakeholder-facing responsibilities.

• You should bring: Experience of recruitment processes, including advertising, routes to market, assessment tools, and interview methods.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to influence effectively.
• Knowledge of recruitment-related legislation and Civil Service Recruitment Principles.
• Confidence in managing suppliers and monitoring campaign effectiveness.
• Experience using applicant tracking systems or online databases.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey ideas clearly and persuasively.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise and manage multiple campaigns simultaneously.
• Experience analysing recruitment data and providing reports.

Desirable

• Understanding of Civil Service employment terms.
• Experience across both public and private sectors.
• Exposure to collaborative working with third-party suppliers.

Civil Service Behaviours

• Managing a Quality Service
• Delivering at Pace
• Communicating and Influencing

Benefits at a Glance

• The total reward package is worth up to 37% above base salary and includes:
• 25-30 days annual leave (plus 9 public/privilege holidays)
• Defined benefit Civil Service Pension (26.6%-30.3% employer contribution)
• Performance-related bonus (700-3,150) + corporate bonus (e.g., 950 in 2023)
• Study leave and paid exam support (after probation)
• Interest-free season ticket and cycle-to-work loans
• On-site gym, nursery, staff restaurant and caf
• Flexible hybrid working - typically 60% on-site (more during induction)
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/shared parental leave
• Special leave options (compassionate, adoption, marriage, study)
• Leave trading (buy or sell up to 10 days annually)
• Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme and staff discount scheme

Security Clearance & Eligibility

This role is reserved for British citizens only and requires SC security clearance.

Candidates must have lived in the UK for at least 2 of the past 5 years, including 12 consecutive months. Clearance typically takes 4-8 weeks. Existing SC clearance may be transferable.

Ready to make an impact where it matters most? Apply now to join a team that delivers recruitment solutions supporting critical national services.