Job summary
Are you an experienced recruitment professional ready to take the next step in your career? Or perhaps you're already operating at a senior level and looking for an opportunity where you can influence strategy, lead a team, and help shape the future workforce of one of the county's largest employers?
We're excited to be recruiting for a Senior Resourcing Advisor following the promotion of the current postholder, a reflection of the development opportunities available within our Resourcing Team.
About the Role
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high-performing and forward-thinking team at the heart of the Council's workforce strategy. Reporting to the Resourcing Manager, you'll lead recruitment activity across a portfolio of service areas, providing expert advice to hiring managers and senior stakeholders.
You'll also line manage a small team, helping to develop and support colleagues while ensuring an excellent experience for both candidates and hiring managers. From difficult-to-fill vacancies and talent pooling to assessment centres, employer branding and workforce planning, no two days are the same.
Main duties of the job
Key Areas of Expertise
We're looking for someone ideally with demonstrable expertise in Right to Work legislation, Skilled Worker Visas and employer sponsorship requirements. This is a critical area of knowledge that will enable you to provide expert guidance to managers, protect organisational compliance, and support the council in accessing the talent it needs to deliver services.
You'll be confident interpreting legislation, advising on sponsorship processes, identifying risks, and helping managers navigate often complex immigration and recruitment requirements.
Demonstrable knowledge of recruitment technology, with experience of configuring, developing and enhancing recruitment systems to deliver efficient, compliant and candidate-focused recruitment processes. Skilled in using management information, reporting and analytics to drive continuous improvement, increase recruitment effectiveness and support workforce planning. Confident in leading on system implementation, testing, user adoption and stakeholder engagement across complex recruitment environments.
About us
Lincolnshire County Council, is one of the largest employers in the county. We are an organisation that embraces diversity, innovation and progress. We value our people and want to ensure that we can support you in joining and growing with us.
We will view you as an integral member of our community and recognise that your well-being is paramount. To show our appreciation, weve crafted a competitive package designed to not only acknowledge your hard work but also foster a healthy work-life balance.
From health benefits and retirement plans, we strive to provide a package that supports well-being and financial stability and that meets the diverse needs of our workforce.
We want everyone who works with us to feel included and celebrate their uniqueness. We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity, eliminating unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation, and promoting good relations for both employee and for the people of Lincolnshire.
People often say every day is a learning day and at LCC a culture of learning is something we really believe in. We recognise the importance of supporting your learning and development and can offer a variety of different learning opportunities depending on what is right for you and the organisation. This could be through your everyday tasks, through hands-on experience, structured programs, formal qualifications, coaching, or informal learning opportunities.
Details
Date posted
28 October 2026
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£40,444 to £44,253 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time,
Flexible working,
Home or remote working
Reference number
F0067-2600058044018
Job locations
3rd Floor, Lancaster House
36 Orchard Street
Lincoln
Lincolnshire
LN1 1XX
United Kingdom
Lincolnshire County Council
County Offices
Newland
LINCOLN
LN1 1YL
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Reporting to the Resourcing Manager, you will be responsible for all resourcing and full life-cycle recruitment activities across an assigned set of service areas.
The Lead Resourcing Advisor will work with hiring managers at all levels across the organisation to provide a robust and agile resourcing service, including supporting the delivery of strategic and operational interventions in line with the organisations business objectives.
MAIN DUTIES
1
Service Delivery be a proactive, forward thinking part of an efficient, professional HR Resourcing team, providing a comprehensive and quality service to hiring managers and candidates.
Working collaboratively with the whole Resourcing Team and wider HR Service you will manage a professional workload and provide advice on both employment law and employment policies and processes that pertain to recruitment related activities, including:
Manage the end-to-end recruitment process for vacancies within designated area
Advise on appropriate sourcing channels in the competitive market place including 3rd party advertising and social media
Design and create adverts across all channels print, online or social media
Participate in candidate evaluation and selection processes
Build and maintain candidate talent pools for service areas
Design and facilitate assessment centers including content
Design and create interview materials, case study content, and other suitable selection tools
Advise on and co-ordinate psychometric testing where appropriate
Data and analytics of key recruitment metrics
Manage the upkeep of the teams digital presence, including careers pages, SharePoint, social media platforms
Co-ordinate the link to agency approved suppliers when required for your areas
Provide advice and guidance on the implementation, application and interpretation of employment policies and procedures.
2
Staff management Provide line management to a small team of staff to deliver the Council's resourcing volumes/needs for both internal and external hires, allocating resource, as required. Development of your direct reports through sharing information effectively, coaching, and training. This will include setting clear goals and smart stretching objectives.
Act as a deputy for the Resourcing Manager when they are unavailable to manage the workload and resource allocation of the wider team as well as contributing and advising on strategies, data and other matters related to resourcing.
3
Review of HR Policies and Procedures - provide operational input to the maintenance and review of HR Policies and Procedures in relation to resourcing so that they comply with legislation and meet the organisations objectives and values.
4
Job Evaluation - deliver Job Evaluation
5
Relationship Management proactively develop and manage professional and collaborative relationships with candidates, managers, colleagues/peers and any other stakeholders.
6
Strategic Projects and Service Developments Collaborate with the wider HR service to manage and support any specialist resourcing projects including:
Strategic projects
Policy and process development
Procurement of HR related systems
Actively encourage process improvements and transformations, as a subject matter expert for the wider HR service and organisation on such projects.
7
Effective Resourcing Service Delivery and Efficiency - Be proactive and horizon scan for industry and sector information/research that helps to ensure the council leads the way in all matters resourcing and talent related.
Management of customer satisfaction (CSAT) survey management, from issuance of survey through to analysis of results to feed into any project or improvement initiatives.
Input to and deliver (where required) recruitment training with new managers and hiring managers.
8
Systems
Use the Council approved applicant tracking system (ATS) to manage the full recruitment workflow and for candidate and interview management and as a tool to keep hiring managers appraised of progress on their recruitment. Be the subject matter expert and be prepared to train managers in this system.
Ensure the chosen ATS/recruitment system and any associated systems e. g. Talent Central or job board aggregation tools, are fully utilised and all records are kept up to date and accurate, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with GDPR regulations.
9
Risk Management identify and develop recommended responses to key risks relating to the recruitment of staff. This will include understanding key processes such as disclosure and barring and sponsorship visas and being able to advise managers effectively to mitigate any risks to the organisation.
10
Role Model - provide visible role modelling of the Council's values and required behaviours. Act as a trusted partner to managers, providing appropriate challenge and support within the context of the role.
Job responsibilities
Reporting to the Resourcing Manager, you will be responsible for all resourcing and full life-cycle recruitment activities across an assigned set of service areas.
The Lead Resourcing Advisor will work with hiring managers at all levels across the organisation to provide a robust and agile resourcing service, including supporting the delivery of strategic and operational interventions in line with the organisations business objectives.
MAIN DUTIES
1
Service Delivery be a proactive, forward thinking part of an efficient, professional HR Resourcing team, providing a comprehensive and quality service to hiring managers and candidates.
Working collaboratively with the whole Resourcing Team and wider HR Service you will manage a professional workload and provide advice on both employment law and employment policies and processes that pertain to recruitment related activities, including:
Manage the end-to-end recruitment process for vacancies within designated area
Advise on appropriate sourcing channels in the competitive market place including 3rd party advertising and social media
Design and create adverts across all channels print, online or social media
Participate in candidate evaluation and selection processes
Build and maintain candidate talent pools for service areas
Design and facilitate assessment centers including content
Design and create interview materials, case study content, and other suitable selection tools
What you will do
Key Areas of Expertise
We're looking for someone ideally with demonstrable expertise in Right to Work legislation, Skilled Worker Visas and employer sponsorship requirements. This is a critical area of knowledge that will enable you to provide expert guidance to managers, protect organisational compliance, and support the council in accessing the talent it needs to deliver services.
You'll be confident interpreting legislation, advising on sponsorship processes, identifying risks, and helping managers navigate often complex immigration and recruitment requirements.
Demonstrable knowledge of recruitment technology, with experience of configuring, developing and enhancing recruitment systems to deliver efficient, compliant and candidate-focused recruitment processes. Skilled in using management information, reporting and analytics to drive continuous improvement, increase recruitment effectiveness and support workforce planning. Confident in leading on system implementation, testing, user adoption and stakeholder engagement across complex recruitment environments.
Reporting to the Resourcing Manager, you will be responsible for all resourcing and full life-cycle recruitment activities across an assigned set of service areas.
The Lead Resourcing Advisor will work with hiring managers at all levels across the organisation to provide a robust and agile resourcing service, including supporting the delivery of strategic and operational interventions in line with the organisations business objectives.
Reporting to the Resourcing Manager, you will be responsible for all resourcing and full life-cycle recruitment activities across an assigned set of service areas.
The Lead Resourcing Advisor will work with hiring managers at all levels across the organisation to provide a robust and agile resourcing service, including supporting the delivery of strategic and operational interventions in line with the organisations business objectives.
1
Service Delivery be a proactive, forward thinking part of an efficient, professional HR Resourcing team, providing a comprehensive and quality service to hiring managers and candidates.
Working collaboratively with the whole Resourcing Team and wider HR Service you will manage a professional workload and provide advice on both employment law and employment policies and processes that pertain to recruitment related activities, including:
Manage the end-to-end recruitment process for vacancies within designated area
Advise on appropriate sourcing channels in the competitive market place including 3rd party advertising and social media
Design and create adverts across all channels print, online or social media
Participate in candidate evaluation and selection processes
Build and maintain candidate talent pools for service areas
Design and facilitate assessment centers including content
Design and create interview materials, case study content, and other suitable selection tools
Advise on and co-ordinate psychometric testing where appropriate
Data and analytics of key recruitment metrics
Manage the upkeep of the teams digital presence, including careers pages, SharePoint, social media platforms
Co-ordinate the link to agency approved suppliers when required for your areas
Provide advice and guidance on the implementation, application and interpretation of employment policies and procedures.
2
Staff management Provide line management to a small team of staff to deliver the Council's resourcing volumes/needs for both internal and external hires, allocating resource, as required. Development of your direct reports through sharing information effectively, coaching, and training. This will include setting clear goals and smart stretching objectives.
Act as a deputy for the Resourcing Manager when they are unavailable to manage the workload and resource allocation of the wider team as well as contributing and advising on strategies, data and other matters related to resourcing.
3
Review of HR Policies and Procedures - provide operational input to the maintenance and review of HR Policies and Procedures in relation to resourcing so that they comply with legislation and meet the organisations objectives and values.
4
Job Evaluation - deliver Job Evaluation
5
Relationship Management proactively develop and manage professional and collaborative relationships with candidates, managers, colleagues/peers and any other stakeholders.
6
Strategic Projects and Service Developments Collaborate with the wider HR service to manage and support any specialist resourcing projects including:
Strategic projects
Policy and process development
Procurement of HR related systems
Actively encourage process improvements and transformations, as a subject matter expert for the wider HR service and organisation on such projects.
7
Effective Resourcing Service Delivery and Efficiency - Be proactive and horizon scan for industry and sector information/research that helps to ensure the council leads the way in all matters resourcing and talent related.
Management of customer satisfaction (CSAT) survey management, from issuance of survey through to analysis of results to feed into any project or improvement initiatives.
Input to and deliver (where required) recruitment training with new managers and hiring managers.
8
Systems
Use the Council approved applicant tracking system (ATS) to manage the full recruitment workflow and for candidate and interview management and as a tool to keep hiring managers appraised of progress on their recruitment. Be the subject matter expert and be prepared to train managers in this system.
Ensure the chosen ATS/recruitment system and any associated systems e. g. Talent Central or job board aggregation tools, are fully utilised and all records are kept up to date and accurate, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with GDPR regulations.
9
Risk Management identify and develop recommended responses to key risks relating to the recruitment of staff. This will include understanding key processes such as disclosure and barring and sponsorship visas and being able to advise managers effectively to mitigate any risks to the organisation.
10
Role Model - provide visible role modelling of the Council's values and required behaviours. Act as a trusted partner to managers, providing appropriate challenge and support within the context of the role.
1
Service Delivery be a proactive, forward thinking part of an efficient, professional HR Resourcing team, providing a comprehensive and quality service to hiring managers and candidates.
Working collaboratively with the whole Resourcing Team and wider HR Service you will manage a professional workload and provide advice on both employment law and employment policies and processes that pertain to recruitment related activities, including:
Manage the end-to-end recruitment process for vacancies within designated area
Advise on appropriate sourcing channels in the competitive market place including 3rd party advertising and social media
Design and create adverts across all channels print, online or social media
Participate in candidate evaluation and selection processes
Build and maintain candidate talent pools for service areas
Design and facilitate assessment centers including content
Design and create interview materials, case study content, and other suitable selection tools
