Talent Consultant (Children's Services)

London Borough of Havering; London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job description

Job Description

Talent Consultant (Starting Well)

London Borough of Havering

Contract: 12-month fixed term contract/secondment opportunity

Pay: £42,324 to £46,512 per annum subject to final confirmation

The London Borough of Havering is looking to recruit a Talent Consultant (Starting Well). Manage the delivery of high-quality solutions across all aspects of talent management: attraction, identification, development, engagement, and deployment, ensuring future workforce needs are addressed, with the right number of people with the right skills, employed in the right place at the right time, working specifically for the Starting Well service.

If successful in your application for the role of Talent Consultant (Starting Well), you will be:

1. Key tasks and accountabilities are intended to be a guide to the range and level of work expected of the post holder. This is not an exhaustive list of all tasks that may fall to the post holder and employees will be expected to carry out such other reasonable duties which may be required from time to time.
2. Assist with the implementation of talent strategies through the provision of up-to-date advice and guidance, in a way that positively influences the employee’s experience.
3. Manage all process and administration requirements, ensuring all activities are completed on time and relevant records are maintained. Retain all documentation in line with service requirements.
4. Attracting talent - employer brand and employee value proposition.
5. Input to the development and maintenance of corporate information and supporting tools that ensure Havering council is an attractive place to work.
6. Work closely with the Transactional HR service to ensure the agreed information is hosted/available on the recruitment site.
7. Resourcing talent - recruitment, temporary/interim solutions, internal redeployment.
8. Manage recruitment campaigns ensuring use of approved recruitment frameworks, engaging with senior leaders and recruitment agencies as appropriate.
9. Work alongside managers to identify the appropriate sourcing options and channels to drive value and maximise applications including internal talent.

Support the development and delivery of a range of talent activities in one or more of the following areas:

As one of the greenest boroughs in London, resourcefulness is in our nature. We don’t wait to be told, we take the initiative. We face the future head-on, embracing new challenges with open minds and fresh ideas. There’s lots of opportunities to progress here, and if you seize them we’ll support you all the way. Choose Havering and see the difference you’ll make to the people that live, work and learn here.

The London Borough of Havering is a Disability Confident employer. Candidates who declare that they have a disability in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 and meet the essential criteria as specified in the Job Profile will be guaranteed an interview.

Priority consideration on all advertised roles will be given to London Borough of Havering Redeployees.

The London Borough of Havering is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Please be aware that a Disclosure and Barring Scheme (DBS) check will be required for any position with access to these groups under the provision of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

In addition, the Authority reserves the right to request employees undertake a basic disclosure check (Disclosure Scotland) where required for the role this includes anyone who has access to (or information obtained directly from) a government database, or has a GCSX account. These posts will be required to have a Basic Disclosure Scotland check as per the requirements of BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standards).

Pay: £42,324 to £46,512 per annum subject to final confirmation.

The closing date for the receipt of applications is 4th May 2025, however, interest in this job may be high and we therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy early.

Should you require any help or advice with your online application, please contact the Recruitment Helpdesk on 01708 432770.

Please view Job Profile here.

Additional Information

We want everyone to choose Havering. When you apply for a job with us, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. Our residents and service users come from all walks of life, and so do our employees. Find out what it means to Choose Havering.

The London Borough of Havering has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role.

We practice anonymised recruitment. Please ensure that you remove all personal information from any documents that you upload.

Same Posting Description for Internal and External Candidates.

About Us

With its excellent transport links into central London, extensive town centre regeneration and the highest concentration of green space anywhere in London, Havering has a unique offer as a place to live, work and visit. By making the most of its position and opportunities, Havering is becoming a hub for start-ups and expanding businesses, as well as construction, logistics, engineering and manufacturing industries.

Find out why you should work for Havering Council.