Recruitment Consultant

• Pay Level: 6, £36,508 - £40,958 fully inclusive of local weighting allowance
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Working Hours: 37 hours per week
• Location: Observatory House / Slough Hybrid (minimum 2 days per week in the office)
• DBS requirement: Basic

The closing date for applications is midnight on 10th July 2026

Interviews will be held week commencing 20th July 2026

Are you an experienced recruiter or recruitment resourcer ready to take the next step in your career? We are looking for a proactive and confident Recruitment Consultant to join our team and play a key role in attracting, engaging and securing talented people for SBC. This is an opportunity to move into a highly visible role where your recruitment expertise, market insight and relationship building skills will make a real difference to the quality of services we deliver.

Working closely with hiring managers, you will act as a trusted recruitment partner, guiding them through every stage of the hiring process from shaping attraction strategies and advising on routes to market, through to selection, offer and onboarding. You will manage multiple campaigns, provide clear and practical advice, and use recruitment data, market knowledge and best practice to deliver inclusive, effective and timely hiring outcomes.

You will bring strong organisational skills, excellent communication and the confidence to influence stakeholders, alongside a genuine passion for delivering a positive candidate and hiring manager experience. If you thrive in a fast paced recruitment environment, enjoy solving problems and are keen to develop your career in a role with impact, variety and purpose, we would welcome your application.

Our vision is to make a difference to our communities and environment. Every employee contributes to services for local people, directly or by supporting colleagues. We celebrate diversity and want residents to enjoy fulfilling, prosperous and healthy lives.

What we offer

We offer a supportive place to grow your career, where your input is valued and heard. You will join a friendly, collaborative environment where ambition and innovation are encouraged.

We support flexible and hybrid working to help colleagues achieve a positive work life balance. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, recruit on merit and value a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Annual increments, where applicable, are usually payable on 1 April, subject to six months' service and satisfactory performance, until the maximum spinal column point is reached.

Benefits

• 26 days' annual leave, rising to 30 days after 2 years and 33 days after 5 years' service.
• The Local Government Pension Scheme
• Wellbeing initiatives and employee networks that help us celebrate and promote equality.
• Tax free childcare and childcare services
• Season ticket loan to help with rail or bus travel to and from work.

Accessibility and Support

Slough Borough Council is an inclusive employer. If you need support during the application process or reasonable adjustments for interview, please contact our Recruitment Team: .

Information shared will be treated confidentially and used only to provide appropriate support throughout recruitment and beyond.

Our staff networks represent diverse colleague groups and help make the Council a place where people feel included and can thrive.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. If you require sponsorship, please contact before applying.

We are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. Appointments are subject to satisfactory pre employment checks.

How we recruit at Slough Borough Council Our 8 Core Skills

At Slough Borough Council, we are moving Forward Together. Our core skills reflect what we value and will form part of your interview.

Recruitment Consultant

Slough, Berkshire, United Kingdom

SL1 2EL