Resourcing Advisor

We have an exciting opportunity for a Resourcing Advisor to be based in Birmingham on a fixed term contract until April 2021 paying £27,145.68 per annum. This is a fantastic opportunity to lead on a wide range of resourcing activity at an exciting time for the British Transport Police.

BTP is the national police Force for the rail network throughout Great Britain, including London Underground, across which we ensure the safety and security of nearly 3 billion passenger journeys and over 100 million tons of freight every year. The world in which we work is fast-paced, operationally and commercially demanding, and constantly changing.

As Resourcing Advisor you will deliver a varied portfolio of recruitment work and projects across all areas of the organisation and in line with strategic workforce planning objectives. The successful candidate will develop and implement specific resourcing plans covering all aspects of resourcing (attraction, direct sourcing, recruitment, assessment, on-boarding and promotion) and provide expert advice and practical support to hiring managers of all levels of seniority. They will ensure all resourcing activity is compliant with statutory equality, diversity and human rights requirements and supports BTP's own inclusion and Diversity Strategy.

As Resourcing Advisor you will be required to:

• Personally lead on a varied portfolio of resourcing activity, working with hiring managers and other departments to develop tailored resourcing solutions
• Coordinate and assist with interviews for large scale recruitment events including assessment centres, workshops and interest days
• Utilise all available resourcing tools as appropriate, particularly in regards to advertising, direct sourcing, and agency usage where necessary
• Oversee all on-boarding and administration alongside the resourcing administrator to ensure this is compiled in an appropriate and timely manner
• Maintain awareness of data and trends for your portfolio, highlighting risks and making best use of opportunities
• Act as first point of contact regarding all resourcing matters, providing expert advice and guidance to all parties both internal and external to the organisation
• Engage positively with other departments in order to maximise effectiveness of collaborative working and to manage and mitigate any risks
• Manage customer and colleague relationships so as to maximise effectiveness and ensure good reputation of the organisation
• Coach and train Resourcing Administrators, ensuring a holistic view around activity, best practice and policy

Further information about this vacancy can be found in the attached job description.

The successful Resourcing Advisor will be required to evidence the following skills:

• CIPD Level 3 qualified or equivalent experience in a resourcing or related field
• A successful track record in delivering resourcing activity in a large, multi-disciplined operational organisation
• Experience in providing clear advice and guidance on a wide range of resourcing issues
• Experience in developing a tailored resourcing plan to satisfy business needs and in accordance with policy, practice and legislative requirements
• Ability to use a range of resourcing tools in the attraction of candidates and in direct sourcing
• Professional communicator with the ability to influence, persuade and advise across all levels of seniority
• Knowledge of resourcing practice including up-to-date awareness of best practice principles and regulatory requirements
• Working knowledge of UK employment legislation

If you are interested in applying to this Resourcing Advisor role then please do not delay as interviews will be held as soon as appropriate candidates are highlighted. In return for your experience, we can offer you:

• Salary up to £27,145.68 per annum
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Other benefits include a bespoke BTP rewards platform and various salary sacrifice schemes such as cycle to work as well as many high street and online retail discounts

How to apply?

Please upload a copy of your CV and a cover letter detailing your recruitment and resourcing related skills and experience.

We want our organisation to be as diverse as the community it serves and welcome applicants from all sections of the community. In order to apply, you must have the permanent right to live and work in the UK and have been resident in the UK for the previous 3 years. You will be asked these and other questions to determine your eligibility to work for British Transport Police when you start your application and you must answer honestly.

Candidates internal to BTP must confirm that they are not subject to formal action plans for sickness/complaints/discipline or poor performance, that all mandatory training courses have been attended and are in ticket/up to date, that a ‘Competent’ rating, or above, was achieved on the last reporting year PDR and they have completed their tenure period for current substantive posting.