Resourcing Advisor (6-12 Months)

Martin Veasey Talent Solutions; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A secure government recruitment agency is seeking a Resourcing Advisor for a 6-12 month contract in Milton Keynes. The role involves delivering professional recruitment services while ensuring compliance with legislation. Ideal candidates will have strong recruitment experience and excellent communication skills. The position offers a salary of £31,898 plus benefits including a performance-related bonus and enhanced annual leave.

Benefits

25-30 days annual leave

Defined benefit pension

On-site gym

Flexible hybrid working

Qualifications

• Experience in recruitment processes including assessment tools.
• Strong stakeholder management abilities.
• Knowledge of recruitment-related legislation.
• Confidence in managing suppliers.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice to hiring managers.
• Manage internal and external recruitment activities.
• Draft recruitment advertising and support interview processes.
• Build relationships with hiring managers.
• Maintain accurate recruitment data for reporting.

Skills

Recruitment processes

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Data analysis

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.

What You\'ll Be Doing

• 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 café
• 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