Resourcing Specialist

Oxford Brookes University; Packmoor; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK higher education institution in Packmoor seeks a Resourcing Partner to enhance recruitment and talent attraction. The role involves developing efficient hiring processes, providing expert immigration guidance, and supporting a diverse candidate pool. Applicants should have full recruitment cycle experience, strong knowledge of immigration rules, and proficiency in social media hiring strategies. This hybrid role requires at least one day on campus each week and offers numerous benefits, emphasizing employee well-being and a culture of inclusivity.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Local Government pension scheme

Employee assistance helpline

Discounted gym facilities

Training and development opportunities

Relocation scheme for long-distance moves

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve the end-to-end recruitment process.
• Analyse recruitment performance data.
• Provide guidance on attraction strategies.
• Act as a resource for immigration queries.
• Optimize recruitment system usage.
• Ensure favourable terms with agencies.
• Support employer brand development.
• Manage the career-focused social media presence.

Skills

Full recruitment cycle experience

Immigration rules knowledge

Social media proficiency

HR Information systems experience

Data tracking and metric usage

Recruitment best practices knowledge

Employment law understanding

Job description

Oxford Brookes University is distinctive in nature. We are a modern and forward thinking institution rooted in, and connected to a city with a rich history of culture and learning. We are a globally recognised University focused on providing high-quality teaching, delivering impactful research and an excellent student experience. Our vision is simple: “shape tomorrow through our unique blend of the modern and the traditional, by embracing diversity, seeking out the new and excelling in education and research.”

Our people are at the heart of the University - our excellence in teaching, research and knowledge exchange depends on the engagement, capability and wellbeing of our people. We strive to create and encourage an environment where people have the opportunity to develop, progress and thrive.

In acknowledgment of our commitment to gender equality and progression, we proudly hold the Athena SWAN Bronze award, a testament to our unwavering dedication to creating an inclusive and equitable environment for all. Join us at Oxford Brookes University, where every step forward is a leap toward a brighter tomorrow.

The role

Based at our Headington Campus and reporting to the Deputy Director People Operations, the Resourcing Partner will provide strategic and operational expertise in recruitment, talent attraction, and immigration. Working with hiring managers to attract, select and retain high-quality, diverse talent while continuously developing and delivering efficient, inclusive, and effective recruitment processes to enhance the experience for all stakeholders.

What will I be doing?

• Working with the People Operations Team Manager, develop and continuously improve the end-to-end recruitment process.
• Analyse and report on key recruitment performance data.
• Provide expert guidance on multi‑channel attraction strategies (including social media) to recruiting managers.
• Act as the specialist source of knowledge on all immigration queries.
• Work with the People Systems team to develop and optimise usage of the recruitment system.
• Working with procurement, ensure favourable terms and control of agency and recruitment consultant agreements and expenses.
• Collaborate with the Marketing and Communications team to develop, refine, and champion the University employer brand.
• Ensure the design and content of all attraction strategies, including the careers section of the main website, are inclusive and aligned with the employer brand and up to dat.
• Manage and monitor the University's career‑focused social media presence (e.g., LinkedIn, Glassdoor, dedicated channels) to engage passive candidates and respond to comments/reviews, maintaining a professional brand reputation.

What skills do I need?

• Experience in a similar role with responsibilities for the full recruitment cycle.
• Expert knowledge of immigration rules, and experience of dealing with complex cases.
• Proficiency in using social media and professional networks including LinkedIn to attract potential employees
• Experience of using HR Information and recruitment systems
• Experience of tracking metrics and using data to inform decisions.
• Knowledge of industry trends, best practice in recruitment and inclusive recruitment practices.
• A solid understanding of employment law and compliance requirements.

About the location

Based at our Headington campus*, you’ll experience the vibrant campus atmosphere and benefit from our modern office environment. The campus is one mile from the centre of Oxford and is served by regular public transport. This role will be hybrid and requires at least 1 day (Tuesday) on campus per week, plus additional as required.*

Benefits

As an Oxford Brookes employee, you will enjoy a total of a minimum of 25 days holiday, rising with your service, plus 8 Bank Holidays and additional University concessionary Days (approx 5 per year).

We encourage and support hybrid working where the role allows and ensure that you have the necessary equipment to allow you to work flexibly.

We have an extremely competitive Local Government pension scheme with a 19.2% Employer contribution rate, as well as providing all staff with financial education, a comprehensive employee assistance helpline.

We prioritise the well‑being of our employees—both physically and mentally, as well as financially. That's why we provide a diverse and comprehensive benefits package to support our team.

In addition, all employees have access to:

• Discounted rates for the University sports & gym facilities
• Brookes on‑site Nursery.
• Discounted travel options
• TOTUM card discount scheme
• Relocation scheme (for moves over 30 miles, subject to terms of the scheme)
• Training and development opportunities
• Connected community - Brookes have a wide variety of staff networks which instil a sense of community offering employees a space for support, guidance and friendship making it a vibrant and inclusive place to work.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

At Oxford Brookes, inclusivity is one of our five guiding principles: we take positive steps to create an environment in which we celebrate, value and provide equal opportunity to all. We are committed to recruiting from the widest possible pool and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates who embrace our values, regardless of their background.

As a Disability Confident Employer we guarantee to interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential selection criteria.