Resourcing Partner

Blue Cross UK; Newport; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

38 days holiday increasing to 43

Access to GP services

Health cash plan

Pension scheme

Training and development support

Job summary

A leading animal welfare organization is seeking a Resourcing Partner to enhance recruitment efforts in Newport or other locations. This role involves managing high-volume recruitment campaigns across retail and rehoming services, building strong relationships with hiring managers, and driving inclusive hiring practices. Candidates should have proven recruitment experience, particularly in high-pressure environments, and a passion for delivering exceptional candidate experiences. Hybrid working is available, requiring office attendance a minimum of two days per week.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in end-to-end recruitment within in-house or agency settings.
• Strong understanding of stakeholder governance and compliance.
• Excellent ability to manage competing priorities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultative recruitment service across the full recruitment lifecycle.
• Manage high-volume recruitment campaigns and design attraction strategies.
• Support continuous improvement in recruitment processes and candidate experience.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Recruitment strategies

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Data interpretation

Tools

Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

Job description

Application Deadline: 24 April 2026

Department: People & People Services

Location: Newport (alternatively Burford, Radcliffe, Manchester or Oxfordshire)

Compensation: £35,000 - £39,000 per annum

Blue Cross is seeking a Resourcing Partner to join our Resourcing team, supporting our Retail and Rehoming & Fostering Services directorates. This fast‑paced, high‑volume role will deliver quality recruitment, helping us find the right people to support pets and those who love them. You may be based in Newport, Burford, Radcliffe, Manchester or Oxfordshire with hybrid working, bringing work to the office minimum of two days per week.

More about the role

As a Resourcing Partner you will provide a proactive, consultative resourcing service across the full recruitment lifecycle. Partner closely with hiring managers, giving expert advice, constructive challenge and data‑led insight to shape recruitment strategies. You will manage high‑volume campaigns across the Retail and Rehoming & Fostering Services teams, designing and delivering attraction strategies, while maintaining candidate experience and inclusive hiring practices. You will also support specialist recruitment with tailored approaches to attract the right talent in a competitive market.

About you

You are an experienced resourcing professional who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and is confident managing high volumes of recruitment activity. Ideally you bring in‑house experience or have worked closely with internal stakeholders in a complex organisation. You build strong relationships, provide clear and credible advice, and balance competing priorities. You take a thoughtful approach to continuous improvement, reviewing existing processes and identifying opportunities to enhance recruitment delivery. You are motivated by delivering a great candidate experience and are passionate about inclusive recruitment.

Essential qualifications, skills and experience

• Proven experience of delivering end‑to‑end recruitment, ideally within an in‑house, agency or RPO setting
• Experience working within structured recruitment processes, balancing stakeholder needs with governance, compliance and organisational priorities
• Strong understanding of attraction strategies across multiple channels, including digital and social media
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels
• Proven experience of using an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to manage recruitment activity, ensuring accurate data management, reporting and compliance
• Ability to interpret recruitment data and use insights for decision‑making and continuous improvement
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organisational skills, capable of managing competing priorities effectively
• Proactive, self‑motivated, resilient and adaptable approach
• Understanding and application of Blue Cross values

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience

• Knowledge of inclusive recruitment practices and attracting under‑represented groups
• Experience of direct sourcing using LinkedIn, job boards and talent databases
• Experience of optimising or improving recruitment systems, processes or reporting
• Knowledge of current employment law relating to recruitment, including equality and reasonable adjustments

Benefits

• Full‑time equivalent of 38 days holiday rising to 43 with service (including Bank Holidays)
• Physical and mental wellbeing programmes
• Free access to GP via MetLife – 24/7 GP services, private prescriptions and more for you and your family
• Health cash plan
• Unlimited access to an employee assistance programme
• Pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution
• Professional fee reimbursement for Continuing Professional Development and personal development support
• Life assurance
• 20% discount on Pet Plan pet insurance
• Enhanced family‑friendly policies
• Recognition scheme
• Annual volunteer days
• Charity worker discounts across a variety of retailers