Overview

Ready to Lead Talent & Recruitment Innovation? Join Nottingham City Council as a Senior Resourcing Business Partner!

Grade I | Salary: £46,142 to £49,282 per annum (pro rata for part time)

Location: Loxley House, Station Street, Nottingham, NG2 3NG – Hybrid Working

Why Nottingham City Council?

We don’t just fill jobs, we shape careers, build futures, and create a workforce as diverse and dynamic as our city. Join us to make a real impact by attracting and hiring the best talent who will drive Nottingham forward.

Responsibilities

You will be our recruitment guru and lead the charge on finding and hiring senior and hard-to-fill roles with creativity, innovation, and a people-first mindset. From pioneering new sourcing strategies to improving candidate journeys, you will be a key player in building a future-ready workforce.

• Lead recruitment strategies for tough roles with market insight and creative sourcing
• Be a trusted advisor to hiring managers and guide them smoothly through recruitment
• Shape policies and processes to keep recruitment inclusive, effective, and modern
• Use data smartly to improve hiring performance and workforce planning
• Drive diversity and inclusion to build an equitable talent pipeline
• Enhance candidate experience with digital tools, fresh ideas, and clear communication
• Represent NCC externally at job fairs, university events, and on social media
• Champion onboarding and retention to make new hires feel welcome and supported

Qualifications

• Proven leader with a passion for recruitment innovation
• Deep knowledge of recruitment law, policy, and best practice
• Skilled in digital and social recruiting techniques
• Experience recruiting across diverse sectors and roles
• A strong collaborator who builds lasting partnerships
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion always
• CIPD qualified or equivalent professional credential

Why you’ll love working here

• Flexible hybrid work model: part office, part remote from Loxley House
• Make a difference to Nottingham’s people and communities
• Join a team that values innovation, collaboration, and wellbeing
• Play a key role in shaping the city’s workforce of the future

Job details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Business Development and Sales
• Industries: Government Administration

Equality, diversity and inclusion

Nottingham City Council is committed to recruiting a talented workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We are a fair and inclusive employer and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and with different abilities. We recruit for diversity and value difference. We particularly want to hear from you if you are from minority ethnic communities, identify within the LGBTQ+ community, or are Disabled. We are supportive of flexible working arrangements wherever possible and encourage you to discuss this during the selection process.

How to apply

Closing Date: 7 September 2025

Interviews will be held: TBC

For informal enquiries, please contact Kirsty Spencer, kirsty.spencer@nottinghamcity.gov.uk or Leanne Sharp, leanne.sharp@nottinghamcity.gov.uk

About Us

Thank you for your interest in working for Nottingham City Council. We offer a wide range of roles across services and provide benefits to support your career and well-being.

Benefits

• 26 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years’ service) + bank holidays with the ability to buy additional leave annually
• Access to a generous defined benefit pension scheme offering 17.9%
• Smart Working – to support your work life balance
• Health and wellbeing benefits including access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounted membership at local sports and fitness centres, cinema, shopping and more