Resourcing Officer

Job Details

Thurrock Council is looking for an energetic recruitment specialist to join their team.

You must have experience of writing adverts, full onboarding of candidates, and previous experience in recruitment.

Does it sound like the right fit for you? See details below:

Key service accountabilities:

1. To work with Managers to provide creative and innovative resourcing solutions and provide advice and support on all resourcing related activities to ensure an effective and efficient service
2. To pro-actively work with Managers and HR colleagues to ensure directorates plan ahead for their resourcing needs and support the reduction in use of agency staff
3. To utilise social media and other non-traditional resourcing methods to attract and source high calibre candidates
4. To maintain the recruitment and monitoring system to enable prompt action to be taken at all stages of the recruitment process
5. To update IT-based and manual recruitment and appointment progress records regularly
6. To deal with applicant queries in an effective and timely manner
7. To ensure the provision of a smooth candidate experience for applicants to promote Thurrock as a good place to work
8. To work with Managers to ensure that job profiles are regularly reviewed prior to advertising to ensure they accurately describe the duties and skills required for the role
9. To assist and train Managers on the use of the applicant tracking system, providing them with support and advice as required
10. To ensure appropriate pre-employment checks are carried out for successful candidates in a timely manner
11. To check and produce contracts of employment.
12. Any other duties reasonably expected to be undertaken by a post-holder at this level.

Pay rate: £22.46 per hour umbrella

Six months contract with view to extend or make permanent