Resourcing Business Partner Support

Network Rail; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible/hybrid working arrangements

28 days annual leave

Train ticket discounts

Pension scheme

Travel loan

Volunteer leave

Job summary

Network Rail is seeking a Recruitment Business Partner Support in Milton Keynes. You will source, screen and manage candidates, support Hiring Managers through the recruitment process, and help build diverse talent pipelines.

The role involves coordinating offers, onboarding, and tracking recruitment metrics. Applicants should have in-house or agency recruitment experience, strong communication, and proficiency with ATS and MS Office tools.

Qualifications

• Experience in recruitment/resourcing in-house or agency environment.
• Ability to identify, source and attract suitable candidates.
• Experience reviewing CVs, screening interviews and candidate communications.
• Experience with ATS or recruitment database and maintaining records.
• Good organisation and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Source, screen and manage candidates throughout the recruitment process.
• Review CVs and conduct initial telephone screenings.
• Keep candidates informed and manage offers and onboarding.
• Collaborate with Hiring Managers to build talent pipelines and campaigns.
• Use data and market insights to improve attraction and sourcing activities.

Skills

Recruitment experience

Stakeholder management

Candidate screening

Report writing/ATS data

Communication skills

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Who We Are

At Network Rail, we're dedicated to keeping passengers and freight moving safely and efficiently across the country. When you join us, you're not just part of a team- you're part of something that matters to millions. We believe that our people are at the heart of what we do, and every role plays a vital part in building a better, more connected railway.

We're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We value flexibility and understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance. As a Disability Confident Leader, we'll do everything we can to accommodate any needs throughout the recruitment process.

Safe behaviour is a requirement of working for Network Rail.

Vacancy Details

Duration: Permanent

Salary: £27,000 - £30,000

Join Network Rail! Where People and Connections Matter

At Network Rail, we're dedicated to keeping passengers and freight moving safely and efficiently across the country. When you join us, you're not just part of a team- you're part of something that matters to millions. We believe that our people are at the heart of what we do, and every role plays a vital part in building a better, more connected railway.

Some Of Our Great Benefits

• Flexible/hybrid working arrangements considered.
• Generous annual leave (28 days plus statutory days), with the option to buy/sell days.
• Discounts at stations with your Network Rail pass.
• Defined benefit pension scheme
• 75% subsidy on train tickets.
• Interest-free travel loan for train and car park season tickets.
• Volunteer leave to make a positive impact.

Plus more....

About The Role

Do you have previous recruitment or resourcing experience and enjoy finding the right candidates for the right opportunities? As a Recruitment Business Partner Support, you'll build on your experience to support Hiring Managers through the recruitment process, taking a hands-on role in sourcing, screening and managing candidates.

You'll use your recruitment knowledge to identify, source and attract suitable candidates across a range of platforms, review CVs and conduct initial telephone screenings. You'll keep candidates informed throughout their journey, lead the offer process, communicate verbal offers and support onboarding activity. Working with Hiring Managers, you'll implement sourcing strategies that reach diverse candidate pools and build talent pipelines for future vacancies. You'll also use recruitment data and research into industry trends, market activity and candidate availability to assess the effectiveness of attraction and sourcing activity and identify improvements to future campaigns.

Next Steps

Early applications are encouraged, as we may close the advert early due to high application volumes.

We encourage you to review our Safety Vision, as safety is an important part of the culture at Network Rail.

All external offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.

Who are we looking for?

You'll bring previous recruitment or resourcing experience from an in-house or agency environment, with extensive hands-on experience of sourcing candidates, reviewing CVs, conducting initial screenings and managing candidate communications. Ideally, you'll have supported high-volume recruitment or worked in a hard-to-fill market. You'll be confident working with Hiring Managers and candidates, balancing competing priorities and maintaining accurate records in an applicant tracking system (ATS) or recruitment database. Strong organisation, attention to detail and clear communication will help you deliver a responsive recruitment service in a busy, fast-paced environment.

To Be Successful In This Role, You Will Need

• Previous recruitment or resourcing experience, working as part of a team to deliver a client-focused service and meet challenging deadlines in a volume-oriented recruitment environment.
• Stakeholder management skills, with experience supporting Hiring Managers through recruitment activity, alongside the organisational and process management skills to prioritise work and identify process improvements.
• Good MS Office skills, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint, with experience producing reports, creating presentations and managing recruitment documentation.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to conduct initial candidate screenings, keep candidates informed and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience using an applicant tracking system (ATS) or recruitment database to maintain accurate candidate records and manage recruitment administration, with a keen eye for detail.
• Basic knowledge of relevant employment law and the employment marketplace is also advantageous not essential. Please see attached job description for full details.