Recruitment Advisor - FTC Maternity Leave cover - 12 months

Join Police Digital Service as a Recruitment Advisor - FTC- 12 months Maternity Leave cover starting at £35,000 pa

Are you looking for a role where you will have an opportunity to really make an impact? We are looking for a talented recruiter to join the HR Team as a Recruitment Advisor. It is an exciting time to join the team, with lots of opportunity to make a difference to how we deliver our service.

The Recruitment Advisor will report into the Recruitment Manager and will assist the Recruitment Manager and the wider HR team in providing a high quality recruitment & onboarding service to both employees and managers.

About Police Digital Service

Police Digital Service strives to be the go-to partner for technology developments and programmes across UK policing. Our team provides technical advice and delivers services to help policing and law enforcement organisations across the UK prioritise and focus on technology efforts.

Our vision is to support UK policing to keep people safe, get more from technology investments and make better use of public money, and we’re always on the lookout for great talent to help us achieve this.

Our Values are;

• We Value People
• We do the right thing
• We are innovative
• We are one Team
• We are proud and passionate

Key Responsibilities

• Provide excellent advice and guidance to employees and hiring managers on issues relating to recruitment and onboarding, in line with our policies and procedures.
• Support the Recruitment Manager in working with hiring managers, keeping well-informed of recruitment needs and ensuring vacancies are filled as quickly as possible.
• Work with the Recruitment Manager to report on and monitor to recruitment KPI’s to drive recruiting standards.
• Manage the advertising process for vacancies, supporting hiring managers by ensuring adverts and job descriptions are accurate and up to date before posting. Ensure internal processes are followed in order for vacancies to be advertised.
• Support and identify new and different methods of attracting candidates, including social media, actively engaging with candidates using these platforms.
• Coordinate the shortlisting and interview processes, including arranging interviews, supporting the writing of interview questions and attending interviews where required.
• Ensure a seamless candidate experience, from interview to hire. Acting as the main point of contact for both hiring managers and candidates throughout the recruitment process.
• Alongside the Recruitment Manager, support the creation of a ‘talent pool’ which can be drawn upon for vacancies. This may include candidates who have previously been interviewed, speculative applications, etc.
• Build meaningful relationships internally and externally and maintain accountability at all times. Collaborating with the wider HR team to provide an outstanding service to the organisation.

What you need to succeed in the role

Essential

• A proven track record of success in Talent Acquisition or Recruitment.
• Knowledge of recruitment assessments and tools.
• Experience managing both volume recruitment projects and individual bespoke assignments.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications and experience with an ATS.
• Experience of recruiting for roles within the Technology sector.
• A self-starter with a passion for service delivery and a willingness to go above and beyond.
• Ability to manage multiple recruitment campaigns simultaneously with a high level of detail and accuracy.
• Inclusive and able to effectively collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• A team player who is open to offering creative and constructive ideas.
• Prioritises the candidate journey and hiring manager experience above all else.
• A problem-solver with a natural ability to ask the right questions and make the most of available resources for successful recruitment delivery.

Desirable

• Experience working within a public sector environment
• Agency recruitment within the professional services sector
• Experience working within a HR team

Diversity, equity and inclusion

We are committed to equal opportunity for all and will not discriminate on any grounds. We encourage applications from people from the widest possible span of experience. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates and people with disabilities.

Why join us?

• Balance is important and we want you to take time off to recharge – we offer 28 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 30 days after 5 years of service. Holiday Purchase also available
• Flexible working hours - We trust you to do your job and we appreciate that life doesn’t always fit around a 9 to 5 workday.
• We care about your well-being – we have an EAP that offers not just welfare benefits but also retail discounts
• Plan for the future – we offer an excellent pension scheme and life assurance cover
• Put your mind at rest regarding your health – offering remote GP, mental health and physiotherapy appointments via video consultation
• Family - Enhanced maternity and paternity pay along with a flexible return to work
• Community - one paid day off per year for volunteering

Working Arrangements

This is a remote role with some occasional travel as required.