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Head of Workforce Solutions at Opus People Solutions

Team Leader – Professional & Technical (Recruitment – MSP Model)

Hybrid | 2 days office-based (flexible UK location) + 3 days remote

Full-time | 37 hours per week

Salary: Competitive + Bonus

Are you a people-focused recruiter with leadership experience, a strategic mindset and a passion for improving public services? Ready to lead a complex vertical focused on technical and hard to fill roles in the public sector? This could be the role for you.

At Opus People Solutions, we provide ethical, high performing recruitment services to over 25 local authorities through a Managed Service Provider (MSP) model. We help public sector organisations plan their workforce, overcome talent challenges, and deliver vital services to communities.

We’re looking for a proactive and confident Team Leader to head up our Professional & Technical vertical – covering key roles from building control and IT architecture to environmental services and more. This team plays a critical role in shaping how public services deliver specialist expertise. This area demands strategic thinking, building trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and a good understanding of workforce needs.

What you’ll be doing:

• Leading and coaching a team of recruitment consultants focused on professional & technical roles across local government
• Taking a hands on approach to client workforce planning – understanding future needs and helping clients stay one step ahead
• Building trusted partnerships with hiring managers, senior clients and key decision makers (up to Chief Executive level)
• Taking a strategic view of client workforce planning and anticipating future demand
• Encouraging consultative, proactive recruitment conversations
• Managing fulfilment through a blend of direct sourcing and trusted third-party suppliers
• Supporting team development, measuring performance, and driving continuous improvement
• Acting as a subject matter expert, representing the vertical internally and externally
• Collaborating across multiple Opus locations (including occasional travel to Walsall and other hubs)
• Representing the team in client meetings, workforce planning sessions, and supplier reviews

You’ll thrive in this role if you:

• Are experienced in recruitment (agency or in-house), ideally with a public sector or technical focus
• Are experienced in leading people or ready to step up from a senior recruiter role
• Are confident working with senior stakeholders and managing complex client needs
• Bring commercial awareness, clear communication, and strong prioritisation skills
• Are passionate about supporting local authorities and solving workforce challenges
• Understand the value of workforce planning and enjoy helping clients think ahead
• Want to shape and grow a key business area as part of a supportive, forward thinking team

Why Opus?

• Clear progression and leadership development pathways
• Hybrid working: 2 days in office, 3 from home
• Competitive salary and bonus structure (individual and team-based)
• Flexible and supportive working culture
• A purpose-led business where your work makes a difference in local communities
• Regular team connection days and support from a wider leadership network

This is more than a billing role. It’s about leading a team, driving meaningful change, and helping public services plan for the future.

Maybe instead of the above (as billing not mentioned and not a billing role); You’ll own and grow a key area of the business, influence client strategy, and support your team to deliver high quality outcomes.

Apply today or get in touch for a confidential conversation.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management

• Industries

  Staffing and Recruiting

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