Talent Acquisition Advisor

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); West Midlands; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization is seeking a Talent Acquisition Advisor to shape the future workforce through innovative recruitment strategies. The role involves attracting and engaging talent, providing expert guidance, and fostering a collaborative team environment. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication skills, experience in talent advisory roles, and a commitment to organizational values. Apply by sending your CV and supporting statement.

Qualifications

• Experience in a talent or advisory role.
• Ability to build strong working relationships.
• A customer-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Attract and engage talented people for meaningful roles.
• Champion technology-led improvements in recruitment.
• Provide expert guidance to ensure an inclusive hiring experience.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving approach

Relationship building

Customer focus

Curiosity about technology

Job description

Ready to shape the future of talent acquisition in local government and make a real impact?

We’re looking for creatives!People who are passionate about shaping the future of work, prepared to try something new and doing things a little differently! If you love coming up with fresh ideas, finding innovative ways to connect people with opportunities, and make a real difference to the lives of others, Sandwell Council wants to hear from you as our next Talent Acquisition Advisor.

In this role, you’ll help shape the council’s future workforce, finding innovative and effective ways to attract, engage, and connect talented people with meaningful roles. You’ll work with Hiring Managers and colleagues across HR, Policy, Organisational Development, and Change, using data insights and your understanding of the labour market to help us fill critical and hard-to-fill roles, and to build a future workforce that reflects the diversity and values of our communities.

You’ll be encouraged to try new approaches, champion technology-led improvements, and continuously enhance the experience for candidates and our manager led hiring approach alike. As a trusted advisor, you’ll provide practical knowledge, creative solutions, and expert guidance, ensuring consistency at the hiring experience is engaging, inclusive, and impactful.

You’ll be part of a supportive team where you can grow, develop, and show your individual brilliance, all while helping to strengthen our employer brand and shape the future of public service in Sandwell. If you’re ready to bring fresh thinking, a passion for people, and a drive to make a difference, join us and help shape the future of Sandwell!

You’ll need:

• Experience helping people find opportunities, ideally in a similar talent or advisory role
• Confidence, excellent communication skills, and a proactive, positive approach to solving challenges
• The ability to build strong working relationships and empower others to succeed
• Excitement about creating opportunities that make a real difference for individuals and teams
• A customer-focused mindset, always promoting Sandwell as an employer of choice
• Curiosity about technology and AI, and an interest in using digital tools to find smarter, simpler ways to connect people with meaningful work
• Commitment to our values: One Team, Customer Focused, Inclusive, Ambitious, and Accountable

To apply please submit your CV and supporting statement (no more than two sides of A4).

Your supporting statement should describe how you meet the essential criteria set out in the person specification for the role as this will be used for shortlisting.

Provide your full employment history including any education or employment gaps.

Email your CV and supporting statement to [e-mail]

Please state the position you are applying for in the subject line of your email.

Thank you for your interest. It’s a really exciting time to join us as we build on the rapid improvements made over the last few years and set our sights on becoming an outstanding council. We continue to challenge our thinking and change our ways of working to become a modern, efficient, and agile organisation that has consistent high customer service standards.

We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to their advertised date if we receive a large number of applications. Unfortunately, we will only contact those applicants shortlisted for the next stage of the selection process. If you do not hear from us within the 14-day period after the closing date, you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. We hope you understand.

If you have a disability and require assistance in making an application, or have experienced a problem whilst applying for a position, please contact the team on 0121 569 3300 or via e-mail to [e-mail]

For more information about working for Sandwell Council, our process and our offer to you please visit https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/counciljobs

Click here to find out more about our One Team Framework: Values and Behaviours

Looking for inspiration? Click on the link below to see what it means to Make it in Sandwell!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&v=kMR_vF1cAws