Resourcing Senior Consultant

Shape the future of public sector resourcing across the West Midlands and beyond

Join West Midlands Employers - recognised as one of The Sunday Times 100 Best Places to Work for 2024! As a trusted partner to 31 regional councils, we're transforming how the public sector attracts and retains exceptional talent. You can find out more about West Midlands Employers on our Employer Hub .

As our Resourcing Senior Consultant, you'll operate across our complete resourcing service portfolio - including our regional jobs board (WMJobs), contingent workforce services (WMTemps), executive recruitment and interim management - with particular accountability for driving growth and customer success in our innovative WMTalent Acquisition platform plus expanding our resourcing consultancy services.

You can find out more about West Midlands Employers and the services the resourcing team deliver on the West Midlands Employers website. .

Your Impact

This senior role offers the perfect blend of strategic influence, cutting-edge technology implementation, and the opportunity to lead innovative recruitment projects.You'll be a key member of our award-winning resourcing team, working alongside the Principal Consultant to deliver recruitment solutions that shape the future of public sector resourcing across the West Midlands and beyond.

What You'll Do

Digital Innovation & Service Leadership

You'll take strategic responsibility for our WMTalentAcquisition platform ensuring its continued success and growth through enhanced contract management and service delivery excellence.This includes delivering projects to drive systems and process improvements through the WMTalentAcquisition service, while overseeing business development, client retention, and implementation for new customers.

Resourcing Consultancy & Regional Impact

A core focus will be delivering bespoke resourcing consultancy services to councils and the wider public sector, primarily in the West Midlands.You'll grow our resourcing consultancy by enhancing existing services and developing new offerings that deliver both strategic and practical improvements aligned to regional partner needs.As an example, consultancy areas may include strategic workforce planning, developing resourcing business partner capability and high performing teams, interim management services and process review and improvement.

Thought Leadership

Supporting our customer-facing resourcing networks, you'll facilitate knowledge sharing, participate in organisation-wide initiatives including case studies and podcasts, and create marketing materials that promote our evolving service offer.Working closely with the Principal Consultant, you'll contribute to annual service plans, income targets, and strategic proposals that position WME as an industry leader.

What You'll Bring

We're looking for a forward-thinking professional with expertise in maximising the impact of digital recruitment systems, consultancy delivery, stakeholder management and proven ability to manage complex service contracts while driving innovation across the public sector.

You'll have hands-on experience with ATS and digital recruitment technology, including optimising recruitment systems from either an in-house or consultancy perspective.It's important to note that we aren't looking for a technical expert (we're got Tribepad for that), but you will need to understand what makes a great ATS and how to support our customers achieve their ambitions through the systems we deliver.Alongside this understanding, your background will demonstrate contract management excellence and commercial acumen, with a track record of service growth and portfolio development.

We're looking for strategic expertise in resourcing, HR, or digital service delivery within public sector environments, complemented by strong consultancy skills.You'll have a passion and expertise in a particular area of resourcing delivery such as strategic workforce planning, interim management, emerging technologies (such as AI in recruitment), developing business partner capability within resourcing teams or process improvement.

Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities, strong consultancy and advisory skills, collaborative leadership approach, and commitment to service excellence and innovation will be essential to your success in this role.

Why Choose WME?

We are an award-winning team recognised for making a real difference to public sector transformation across the West Midlands.

We Offer:

• Flexible agile working from our Birmingham Jewellery Quarter office and home.
• An excellent local government pension scheme.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Chance to create impact rather than profit, as part of a purpose-driven, not-for-profit organisation.

Ready to Lead the Transformation of Public Sector Resourcing?

We'd love to hear from you! This role is also open to secondment across the Local Authorities in the West Midlands.

For an informal chat about the role, please contact Chloe Herrmann, Principal Consultant at .

Closing date: Wednesday 27th August 2025

Interview Date: Wednesday 17th September 2025, at our offices in the Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham

Further Information for Candidates

We understand you may use AI tools to help you prepare your application.While these tools can be helpful, please ensure everything you share about your experiences, skills, and qualifications is authentic and truly reflects you. Applications that rely too heavily on AI may be rejected during shortlisting. Your genuine story and real achievements are what we're most interested in.

Proof of Right to Work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance with UK Home Office requirements, before any employment offer can be confirmed.

Non-UK applicants (excluding Ireland) are required to hold a relevant Visa from the UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). Unfortunately, we cannot offer sponsorship.

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