Stakeholder ManagementCommunicationDecision Making
About this role
Role Overview
Deliver a proactive, consultative resourcing service across the full recruitment lifecycle
Partner closely with hiring managers, providing expert advice, constructive challenge, and data-led insight to shape effective recruitment strategies
Manage high-volume recruitment campaigns, particularly across Retail and Rehoming & Fostering Services teams
Design and deliver attraction strategies at pace, while maintaining focus on quality, candidate experience, and inclusive hiring practices
Support recruitment across a range of more specialist roles, using expertise to tailor approaches and ensure we attract the right talent in a competitive market
Requirements
Proven experience of delivering end-to-end recruitment, ideally within an in-house environment, or within an agency or RPO setting
Experience of working within structured recruitment processes, balancing stakeholder needs with governance, compliance, and organisational priorities
Strong understanding of attraction strategies across multiple channels, including digital and social media
Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels
Proven experience of using an Applicant Tracking System, ATS, to manage recruitment activity, ensuring accurate data management, reporting, and compliance
Ability to interpret data from recruitment systems and other sources, using insights to inform decision making and continuous improvement
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively
Proactive and self-motivated, with a resilient and adaptable approach
Ability to demonstrate understanding and application of Blue Cross values
Knowledge and experience of inclusive recruitment practices and attracting underrepresented groups (Desirable)
Experience of direct sourcing using LinkedIn, job boards, and talent databases (Desirable)
Experience of optimising or improving recruitment systems, processes, or reporting (Desirable)
Knowledge of current employment law relating to recruitment, including equality and reasonable adjustments (Desirable)
Benefits
Full time equivalent of 38 days holiday rising to 43 with service (including Bank Holidays)
Programmes for physical and mental wellbeing support
Free access to GP via MetLife
24/7 GP services, private prescriptions and more for you and your family
Health cash plan
Unlimited access to an employee assistance programme
Pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution
Professional fees paid with Continuing Professional Development and personal development support.
Life assurance
20% discount on Pet Plan pet insurance
Enhanced family friendly policies
Recognition scheme
Annual volunteer days
Charity worker discounts across a variety of retailers