Are you passionateabout finding great people to power our future as part of a bold, brave, and innovative Council that puts communities at the heart of everything we do? This is your chance to build something from the ground up, shaping how we attract, engage, and retain the talent that drives our Council forward.



We’re looking for a dynamic Talent Acquisition Managerto lead our approach to attracting, engaging, and retaining top talent across the Council. This is a brand-new role to help shape the future of our workforce.



If you're passionate about shaping the future of the Council’s workforce and looking to step into a role where your ideas and experience are valued, we’d love to hear from you.



About the Role



This is more than a recruitment job. It’s a strategic, high-impact role where your passion for people will directly influence the future of our workforce and support the Council in being recognised as an Employer of Choice. You’ll lead the design and delivery of an inclusive, and proactive talent acquisition service that reflects our values and ambitions.



In this role you’ll:

• Develop and implement a council-wide talent acquisition strategy that supports the whole Council


• Lead on the full recruitment lifecycle including shaping our employer brand and value proposition, candidate experience, onboarding, and supporting the recruiting manager experience


• Work with our People Operations and Organisational Development teams to support services in delivering workforce planning initiatives and ambitions


• Introduce innovative sourcing methods and build strong talent pipelines.


• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion in every aspect of recruitment.

• Passionateabout creating opportunities and unlocking potential through great recruitment experiences


• Experienced in leading talent acquisition in or with complex organisations


• A strategic thinker with a hands-on approach and a flair for innovation


• Collaborative, influential, and committed to continuous improvement


• A great communicator and able to engage stakeholders at all levels and confident in working with external partners.


• Collaborative, inclusive, and ambitious in line with our Council values.

• One Team – working together across the Council and with partners.


• Community Focused – putting communities at the heart of everything we do.


• Inclusive – embracing diversity as our strength.


• Ambitious – striving to achieve our best every day.


• Accountable – delivering on our promises.

• A competitive salary of up to £53,460p.a.


• 27 days annual leave per year rising to 32 with 5 years Local Government service (plus bank holidays). Ability to purchase additional leave is also available.


• Working at our brand-new modern office on the riverside in Stockton town centre with excellent facilities and spaces for collaborative working, alongside the ability to work some of your week from home.


• Generous Pension Scheme through the LGPS with ability to pay extra and plan for retirement.


• Access to a number of other employee benefits including learning & development opportunities, a car lease scheme, discounts at high street and online retailers, an employee assistance programme and physiotherapy services