Senior In-House Resourcing & Talent Strategy Lead

Lincolnshire pa.; Lincoln; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincolnshire County Council is seeking a Senior Resourcing Advisor to lead recruitment across service areas, advise hiring managers and influence workforce strategy. Reporting to the Resourcing Manager, you will line manage a small team, develop staff, and drive initiatives from talent pooling to employer branding, ensuring a positive candidate experience and compliant, high‑quality recruitment.

We offer a supportive, collaborative environment with opportunities to shape policy and implement

Qualifications

• Significant recruitment experience within an in‑house or agency environment.
• Experience of managing and developing teams.
• Strong knowledge of employment law relating to recruitment.
• The ability to influence and build credibility with stakeholders at all levels.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with a passion for delivering excellent customer service.
• Project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead recruitment activity across a portfolio of service areas.
• Line manage a small team and support colleague development.
• Provide expert advice to hiring managers and senior stakeholders.
• Oversee workforce planning, employer branding and talent pooling.
• Ensure efficient, compliant and candidate‑focussed recruitment processes.

Skills

Significant recruitment experience

Team management

Employment law (recruitment)

Influence & credibility

Customer service mindset

Project management

Job description

Lincolnshire County Council is seeking a Senior Resourcing Advisor to lead recruitment across service areas, advise hiring managers and influence workforce strategy. Reporting to the Resourcing Manager, you will line manage a small team, develop staff, and drive initiatives from talent pooling to employer branding, ensuring a positive candidate experience and compliant, high‑quality recruitment.

We offer a supportive, collaborative environment with opportunities to shape policy and implement