Talent Acquisition Advisor

Job Introduction

Talent Acquisition Advisor        

Job Overview: 

Are you passionate about finding the right talent and creating a positive candidate experience? We are looking for a Talent Acquisition Advisor to join our newly formed Talent Acquisition Team.  In this new and exciting role, you will support the development and delivery of resourcing solutions, ensuring a seamless and positive candidate experience. You will work closely with the People & Culture teams, hiring managers, external partners, and candidates to deliver high-quality and efficient recruitment services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the recruitment expert and trusted advisor for resourcing solutions to attract quality candidates.
• Develop effective relationships with hiring managers and build a sound understanding of their services.
• Coach managers to make the best use of permanent and temporary staffing solutions.
• Proactively identify areas to improve resourcing strategies and search capability.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with agencies to ensure best value.
• Support the delivery of wider recruitment projects and initiatives in alignment with the people strategy.
• Manage and maintain the talent pipeline and talent pool database.
• Support the development of recruitment metrics and reports.

The person we are looking for will have: 

• Previous experience in proactive recruiting.
• Ability to work flexibly in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Relevant HR or business qualification or equivalent experience.
• Working knowledge of HR legislation and best practices in talent acquisition.
• Experience with ICT packages such as Word and Excel, and relevant HR recruitment systems.
• Highly organised, motivational, and influential at all levels.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Confidence to work effectively with different stakeholders and adapt to diverse cultures and contexts.
• A willingness to embrace change and innovation.
• A respect for diverse perspectives and experiences.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a dynamic team dedicated to improving the candidate experience, with the opportunity to work on various recruitment projects and initiatives.
• Expand your network and your horizons as you research and liaise with other best practice organisations 
• Collaborate with a team of like-minded professionals with diverse areas of expertise 
• Contribute to the development of resourcing solutions that make a difference.

If you are enthusiastic about talent acquisition and ready to take on new challenges, we would love to hear from you!

Further information or for an informal chat please contact Jon Matthews, Head of Resourcing, ER & Change, email: jon.matthews@bcpcouncil.gov.uk OR Julia Chalkley, Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor, email:  julia.chalkley@bcpcouncil.gov.uk  

About BCP Council

BCP Council provides services to a diverse community of 400,000 residents and employs more than 5,000 people. Our area includes over 15 miles of beautiful world-renowned coastline. We can offer career defining roles to transform and improve services. By working with us, you can help deliver a vision of a thriving, word-class, prosperous and inclusive place for generations to come.

Our Benefits

We offer an excellent benefits package to colleagues. Find out more on our website

As a result of the creation of BCP Council in 2019, we are working on simplifying our terms and conditions of service and will be creating a single pay structure which is to be applicable for all employees. It is important to us that we offer benefits that our colleagues value as part of their total employment package and we are reviewing these to make sure we have it right. We are in the process of establishing a timescale for implementation and colleagues joining us will be included in these changes. This is expected to be in place in 2024 or early 2025.