Overview

Birmingham City University is seeking a Head of Recruitment to shape and deliver all recruitment and selection activity across the institution, supporting delivery of the priorities outlined in the University’s ambitious and future-focussed Strategic Plan.

Role details

Full-time, permanent position. Grade: I.

The full-time starting salary is normally £62,364.00 per annum, with progression to £70,564.00 per annum.

Responsibilities

• Strategically planning all recruitment activity for the full range of academic and professional service roles across the university; deploying resources effectively to ensure that vacancies are filled in a timely and cost-effective manner, and in adherence to University policy and values.
• Leading on the development and delivery of a University talent strategy; defining best-practice in effective candidate sourcing and engagement to ensure that the University is well-positioned to recruit and retain talented colleagues effectively.
• Overseeing the design and delivery of systems and processes that ensure Birmingham City University offers a market-leading candidate experience that enhances the reputation and employer brand of the institution.
• Championing best practice and provide expert advice to colleagues on all aspects of recruitment; supporting them through the full recruitment process, including interview support where feasible, and leading in the delivery of recruitment training.
• Ensuring full compliance across recruitment activity, including immigration and sponsorship, DBS, and GDPR.
• Managing the contract and performance of the University’s supplier for student working, ensuring a high-quality service that positively impacts the student experience.

The Head Of Recruitment Will

• Be a Chartered Member of the CIPD or possess equivalent professional experience.
• Possess extensive experience of in-house recruitment practice, with demonstrable experience of successfully recruiting for vacancies up to and including senior executive level.
• Demonstrate a high level of understanding of equality, diversity and inclusivity and how these impact recruitment activity.
• Have experience of leading and line managing a team in an in-house recruitment environment; coaching, motivating, and nurturing team members to develop a supportive, effective, and high-performing team.
• Be experienced in using a variety of technologies to deliver high-quality recruitment services, with specific experience of developing applicant tracking systems to ensure functionality for all stakeholders.

This is a hybrid working role, typically three days per week on campus and based in the Joseph Priestley Building on the University’s City Centre Campus.

Informal queries in relation to this role are welcome and should be directed to Tom Geraghty, Recruitment Manager, at tom.geraghty@bcu.ac.uk. The University does not require the support of any recruitment agencies for this role.

Birmingham City University is deeply committed to equality, diversity and inclusivity at all levels in the organisation, and to addressing underrepresentation in our workforce to ensure we are truly representative of the community we serve. We welcome applications from applicants from all backgrounds and communities for this role, and particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic applicants.

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Job Description

The appointed candidate will normally be employed through our subsidiary company BCU Support Services Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Birmingham City University. Appointees with prior LGPS membership who wish to enter the LGPS scheme will be able to do so and will be employed by Birmingham City University directly.

Job function

• Human Resources

Industries

• Higher Education

Informational note: Birmingham City University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.