Talent & Workforce Strategy Leader

Davidlewis; Alderley Edge; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Pension scheme

Generous leave

Professional development

Supportive leadership

Impactful role

Job summary

David Lewis, a charity supporting people with autism and complex needs, is seeking a Head of Recruitment and Workforce Planning to lead recruitment, workforce planning and analytics. You will shape workforce strategy across Education, Residential Services, Clinical Services and Corporate Functions, building talent pipelines and delivering innovative attraction campaigns.

Reporting to the Director of People & Culture, you will join the Senior Management Team, ensure safer recruitment compliance,

Qualifications

• Significant leadership experience in recruitment, talent acquisition or workforce planning within a regulated industry.
• Proven track record of delivering high-volume and hard-to-fill recruitment campaigns.
• Strong knowledge of safer recruitment, DBS, right-to-work and employment legislation.
• Experience using workforce data, analytics and KPIs to inform decision-making.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive organisational change.
• Experience leading, developing and motivating high-performing teams.
• Desirable experience within health, social care, education, charity or similar regulated sectors.
• Knowledge of CQC and/or Ofsted-regulated environments.
• CIPD qualification or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience of apprenticeships, workforce development and succession planning.

Responsibilities

• Leading recruitment and talent acquisition across the organisation.
• Developing organisation-wide workforce plans aligned with strategic priorities.
• Building sustainable talent pipelines for critical roles.
• Delivering innovative attraction campaigns and strengthening employer brand.
• Developing partnerships with colleges, universities, Job Centres and community organisations.
• Leading workforce reporting, analytics and recruitment performance monitoring.
• Ensuring compliance with safer recruitment, safeguarding and employment legislation.
• Managing agency and supplier relationships to maximise value for money.
• Supporting apprenticeships, succession planning and internal career pathways.
• Acting as a proactive member of the Senior Management Team and contributing to organisational strategy and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Recruitment

Workforce planning

Data analytics

KPIs

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Education

CIPD qualification

Tools

HRIS analytics tools

Job description

David Lewis, a charity supporting people with autism and complex needs, is seeking a Head of Recruitment and Workforce Planning to lead recruitment, workforce planning and analytics. You will shape workforce strategy across Education, Residential Services, Clinical Services and Corporate Functions, building talent pipelines and delivering innovative attraction campaigns.

Reporting to the Director of People & Culture, you will join the Senior Management Team, ensure safer recruitment compliance,