Resourcing Lead

NICE - National Institute for Health and Care Excellence; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health and care organization in Manchester is seeking a Resourcing Lead to enhance their recruitment strategies and lead a talented team. The successful candidate will oversee the end-to-end recruitment process, implementing innovative and inclusive practices. The role promises an opportunity to make a significant impact in a supportive and flexible work environment.

Benefits

Flexible & Hybrid Work Environment

Professional Growth Opportunities

Supportive Team Culture

Inclusive Workplace

Qualifications

• Experience in leading recruitment teams in a high-impact environment.
• Proven track record in designing and implementing effective recruitment strategies.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively liaise with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Resourcing team and foster a collaborative culture.
• Deliver end-to-end recruitment campaigns while ensuring compliance.
• Provide expert guidance to hiring managers.

Skills

Team leadership

Strategic resourcing

Candidate experience improvement

Inclusive recruitment

Job description

Overview

At the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), we’re not just about producing world-class guidance - we’re about creating a workplace where people feel empowered, supported, and inspired.

Are you ready to lead innovative, inclusive, and high-impact recruitment strategies at the heart of a nationally influential organisation? We're looking for a dynamic Resourcing Lead to drive forward our resourcing function, lead a talented team, and deliver expert, user-focused solutions across recruitment, job evaluation, and advisory services.

This is your chance to make a real difference in a fast-paced, values-driven environment where people are our greatest asset. If you're passionate about strategic resourcing, team leadership, and creating a brilliant candidate and manager experience - we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Empower and lead a high-performing Resourcing team, fostering a culture of collaboration, inclusion, and continuous development.
• Deliver impactful, end-to-end recruitment campaigns, including senior and national-level roles, ensuring excellence, compliance, and candidate experience.
• Design bold, evidence-based attraction strategies, tailored to hard-to-fill roles and aligned with NICE’s values and workforce priorities.
• Champion inclusive and values-led recruitment, driving improvements in equality, diversity, and inclusion across all resourcing activity.
• Provide expert guidance to hiring managers, building capability and confidence through strategic advice, toolkits, and training.
• Lead the job evaluation process, ensuring fairness, transparency, and alignment with Agenda for Change principles and organisational structures.
• Deputise for the Head of Resourcing & Intelligence, representing the function internally and externally with credibility and influence.
• Streamline and modernise resourcing operations, identifying and implementing process improvements that enhance efficiency and user experience.
• Manage key contracts and relationships, including TRAC and interim recruitment providers, working closely with Procurement and Finance.
• Collaborate across the People Team, ensuring joined-up service delivery and contributing to wider HR projects and strategic workforce initiatives.

What we’ve achieved

• Elevated Engagement: We've soared to new heights, as the leading Directorate to become the top-performing team in the organisation.
• Driven Real Change: By embedding a Restorative, Just, and Learning Culture, we've made a tangible impact that's already transforming our workplace.
• Strengthened Union Partnerships: We've turned challenges into opportunities, fostering a spirit of collaboration and mutual respect.
• Championed Inclusivity: Our commitment to diversity and representation has led to measurable improvements, making our team more inclusive than ever before.

What we can offer you

• Supportive Team Culture: We believe in lifting each other up and encouraging open communication. Here, your voice truly matters!
• Flexible & Hybrid Work Environment: Enjoy working from home and in our modern offices in the centre of Manchester and Stratford, London.
• Professional Growth: Unlock opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement.
• Inclusive Workplace: Be part of a diverse and welcoming community where everyone feels valued.

Want to Learn More?

For further information on this exciting opportunity, reach Tess Robinson, Head of Resourcing & Intelligence at [e-mail]. Tess is eager to discuss how you can be part of our dynamic team!

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Tess Robinson Job title: Head of Resourcing & Intelligence Email address: [e-mail]