Gloucestershire County Council
Recruitment Advisor
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Recruitment Advisor
Recruitment Advisor – Maternity Leave Cover
Gloucestershire County Council
Job Details
- Title: Recruitment Advisor
- Location: Shire Hall, Block 5, 4th Floor
- Salary: £37,280 - £40,777 per annum
- Hours: 37.00 per week
- Contract Type: Fixed Term
- Duration: Maternity leave cover (up to 12 months)
- Closing Date: 12/07/2026
- Requisition Number: 14454
Note: This position is not open to job share.
About the Organisation
At Gloucestershire County Council, we are transforming our approach to talent attraction, retention, and development to support a diverse workforce that delivers essential services to our communities.
Our Recruitment Team plays a central role in shaping this transformation. We work closely with operational teams to:
- Deliver high-quality recruitment campaigns
- Reduce reliance on agency workers
- Strengthen employer branding
- Ensure fair, inclusive, and compliant selection processes
As trusted advisors, we collaboratively solve workforce challenges while attracting the right talent to support future growth.
About the Role
This fixed-term opportunity provides maternity leave cover for up to 12 months. As a Recruitment Advisor, you will:
- Deliver cost-effective, high-quality recruitment and retention solutions
- Partner with hiring managers and HR professionals
- Support end-to-end recruitment from project inception to successful appointment
- Provide expert insights on selection processes
- Manage temporary agency arrangements
- Analyse workforce data to inform strategic hiring decisions
- Contribute to employer branding and recruitment marketing initiatives
This role directly impacts talent acquisition, ensuring the Council attracts and retains the best people to support Gloucestershire’s communities.
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Responsibilities
Key responsibilities include:
- Supporting senior and executive recruitment processes
- Guiding managers from advert placement to final appointment
- Monitoring and managing temporary agency resources
- Leveraging workforce data to identify and address recruitment gaps
- Collaborating on employer branding strategies
- Ensuring adherence to recruitment legislation and safeguarding standards
Essential Requirements
To excel in this role, you must demonstrate:
✅ Experience in recruitment/Human Resources
- Managing entang-to-end recruitment processes
- Expertise in safer recruitment practices, right-to-work checks, and DBS processes
✅ Strong analytical skills
- Ability to analyse and interpret recruitment data to inform decisions
✅ Digital proficiency
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and social media recruitment tools
- Experience using digital HR platforms
✅ Time-management and stakeholder engagement
- Capacity to multitask and meet tight deadlines
- Ability to work collaboratively with managers and cross-functional teams
✅ Education/qualifications
- Degree-level knowledge in HR, business, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
Desirable Skills
Preferred, but not essential:
- Experience with Gloucestershire County Council or local government recruitment
- Knowledge of local job markets and employee engagement strategies
- Familiarity with talent pool management andPipeline recruitment
What We Look For
Behind every successful recruit is someone who embodies:
🔹 Exceptional communication – Builds trusted relationships with hirers and candidates 🔹 Proactive mindset – Seeks solutions to workforce challenges 🔹 Organisational strength – Balances efficiency with empathy 🔹 Customer focus – Prioritises service excellence 🔹 Emotional intelligence – Effective in collaborative, fast-paced settings 🔹 Commitment to diversity – Champions inclusive recruitment practices
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About Working Here
Our teams operate in a hybrid working model, balancing remote and office-based flexibility. We invest in your career and well-being through:
🏡 Flexible work arrangements – Design your schedule to suit operational needs ⏰ Generous annual leave – 25.5 days (rising to 30.5 days after 5+ years) 💰 Leave customizet – Option to buy 10 extra days of paid leave yearly 👨👩👧👦 Family-friendly policies – Supporting work-life balance 🌟 Career growth – Access to training and qualification opportunities 🏥 Wellbeing support – From Occupational Health to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) 🚗 Green initiatives – Cycle-to-work scheme and salary sacrifice green cars (T&Cs apply) 🎩 Employee discounts – Plus academic eco-friendly car purchasing schemes 🌈 Inclusive networks – Access to Prism (LGBT+), Gender Pay Gap consultations, and young employees networks
How to Apply
If you’re eager to make an impact, submit your CV by the closing date or contact Luke Davies:
📧 Email: luke.davies@gloucestershire.gov.uk 📅 Interviews: 22nd & 23rd July 2026
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Important Notes
🔴 Right to Work: Must be eligible to commit 6+ months in the UK (not transferable from previous sponsorships).
🔵 Preference: Employees currently on the redeployment register or at risk of redundancy will be prioritised at shortlisting.
🔴 Safeguarding: Gloucestershire County Council is committed to ensuring all roles support the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.
⚠ Legal Requirement: Customer-facing roles require confidence in fluent spoken English.
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