Resourcing Officer

Position Title

Resourcing Officer

Location

Forward Drive, Harrow, HA3 8NT (London Borough of Harrow)

Employer

Pertemps Recruitment Partnership, representing the London Borough of Harrow

Contract Type

Temporary - Initial 6-month assignment, with potential for extension

Working Pattern

Hybrid working arrangement

Pay Rate

£18.22 per hour PAYE

Pertemps Recruitment, working in partnership with the London Borough of Harrow, is seeking a highly organised and proactive Resourcing Officer to join the Resourcing Services team. This role plays a key part in supporting the delivery of permanent recruitment campaigns across the council, ensuring a smooth and efficient hiring process.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and manage permanent recruitment campaigns, ensuring all stages are delivered within agreed SLAs and timelines.
• Collaborate with outsourced resourcing providers and internal teams to support recruitment and selection activities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with hiring managers to understand their recruitment needs.
• Accurately manage and update recruitment-related management information.
• Provide support across all areas of recruitment as needed.
• Draft compelling job adverts and screening questions for permanent roles.
• Post vacancies and review applications to ensure quality and compliance.
• Use the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to document recruitment activity and maintain accurate records.

Qualifications

• Strong report writing and business case development skills, ideally at graduate level.
• Proven expertise in candidate sourcing and recruitment strategies.
• High proficiency in leveraging social media platforms to enhance candidate attraction.
• Experience contributing to the development of recruitment policies and procedures.
• Awareness of trends and external influences within the resourcing sector.
• Excellent IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel) within a Windows 10 environment.
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and persuasion skills to influence and engage stakeholders effectively.