Job Description

The Strategic Recruitment Manager will oversee all recruitment activities within the council, including permanent and temporary recruitment, as well as entry-to-work programs. This role is responsible for resourcing all areas of the organisation, from entry-level positions to executive leadership roles.

Leading a team, the Manager will ensure that the council recruits the right talent with the right skills at optimal costs, minimising the need for interim solutions. They will drive the implementation of efficient, high-performing recruitment processes, ensuring SBC provides best-in-class recruitment services while advancing strategic resource planning, including at the corporate leadership level.

The Strategic Resourcing Manager will lead the development of SBC’s talent pooling strategy, focusing on addressing skills shortages and identifying external markets with revenue generation potential. Leveraging workforce planning and deep expertise in resourcing markets, technology, legislation, and best practices, they will help shape and deliver a resourcing strategy that aligns with the organisation’s broader goals.

Additionally, the role will manage relationships with suppliers, commercial partners, and contracts, collaborating closely with Business Partners and stakeholders to build the council’s capacity through effective resourcing, while ensuring compliance with all relevant standards and guidelines