Resourcing Consultant

Are you passionate about talent acquisition and enabling effective resourcing Were looking for a proactive and collaborative Resourcing Consultant to support the recruitment of specialist roles within Social Security Scotland. This is a Fixed Term Appointment for 12 months.

Youll work closely with the Chief Digital Office and other Business Areas to attract and recruit for a wide range of technical and digital roles aligned to our future operating model. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact by helping build a workforce that delivers benefits with dignity fairness and respect.

As a Resourcing Consultant youll be instrumental in building and maintaining a skilled and diverse workforce. Your focus will be on sourcing and attracting the right talent to meet the staffing needs of Social Security Scotland. Youll provide expert advice and hands-on support to hiring managers ensuring recruitment campaigns are inclusive timely and aligned with Civil Service Commission Recruitment Principles and our resourcing policies and processes.

You will also work closely with Workforce Planning and Onboarding colleagues to ensure that recruitment plans are delivered effectively against agreed timelines. Additionally youll have the opportunity to engage with external stakeholders including candidates employability providers colleges and universities to promote opportunities and build our employer brand.

Responsibilities

• Developing strong working relationships with Hiring Managers whilst supporting their recruitment needs during their campaign. This includes developing timelines resourcing strategies and supporting the development of fair and effective assessments.
• Providing expert advice and guidance to hiring managers regarding recruitment policies and processes.
• Engaging with internal and external stakeholders to raise awareness of our recruitment campaigns understand and remove barriers to recruitment and embed best practice.
• Use data-driven insights to shape impactful recruitment campaigns leveraging sources like CIPD evidence LinkedIn analytics labour market trends and salary benchmarking surveys to ensure our roles are competitive attractive and aligned with current industry standards.
• Presenting to large numbers of candidates in workshops in a confident and engaging manner.
• Representing Social Security Scotland at events and jobs fairs engaging with candidates to ensure they feel encouraged and supported in applying for our vacancies.
• Using LinkedIn and other platforms to advertise and increase the brand awareness of Social Security Scotland. Identifying and engaging potential candidates to encourage them to apply for our roles.

Success Profiles
We use an assessment framework called Success Profiles which lists the elements we test and provides detailed descriptions of each. Find out more about how we assess the Success Profile elements.

Experience

applying modern recruitment strategies including talent acquisition techniques interpreting labour market trends and ensuring compliance with relevant recruitment legislation.

managing recruitment or HR-related projects with the ability to think creatively manage competing priorities and deliver results across multiple tasks.

Behaviours

• Communicating and Influencing Level 3
• Managing a Quality Service Level 3
  

You can find out more about Success Profiles Behaviours here.

Technical/Professional Skills:
You will demonstrate the following skills within the CIPD Professional Framework.

Specialist Knowledge:

• Resourcing: Attraction and sourcing How to attract and source candidates from diverse backgrounds and with the right skills. (Associate Level)
  
  

How to Apply
Apply online you must provide a CV and a Supporting Statement (of no more than 750 words) which provides evidence of how you meet the skills experience and behaviours listed in the Success Profiles above. Be sure to provide specific examples of work that youve done that showcase your relevant experience.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools can be used to support your application but all statements and examples provided must be truthful factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others or generated by artificial intelligence and presented as your own) applications will be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action.

Please see our candidate guidance for more information on acceptable and unacceptable uses of AI in recruitment.

If invited for further assessment this will consist of an interview and presentation. The assessment and interview will further assess the technical skills experience and behaviours listed above.

Should a large number of applications be received an initial sift may be conducted using the CV and Supporting Statement on the first Experience criteria.

Candidates who successfully pass this initial sift will have their applications fully assessed.

We aim to provide feedback on request. However if we receive a large number of applications it may not be possible for us to provide specific feedback on your application. We will provide feedback on request to candidates who attend an interview/assessment.

Expected Timeline (subject to change)
Sift from 11th November 2025
Interview w/c 24th November 2025

Reserve List
In the event that there are more successful candidates than posts available a reserve list will be kept for up to 12 months.

About Us
Social Security Scotland is an Executive Agency of the Scottish Government. Our benefits help people from all walks of life in Scotland. We offer rewarding careers and employ people across Scotland in a wide range of professions and roles. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that is representative of the clients we serve. Find more about us here.

We offer a supportive and inclusive working environment along with a wide range of employee benefits. Find out more about what we offer.

As part of the UK Civil Service we uphold the Civil Service Nationality Rules.

Working Pattern
Our standard hours are 35 hours per week and we offer a range of flexible working options depending on the needs of the role. We embrace a hybrid working style where all colleagues will spend time in either our Glasgow or Dundee offices. There is an expectation of a minimum 2 days per week in your assigned location which will be which will be Agnes Husband House Dundee or 220 High Street Glasgow. If you have specific questions about the role you are applying for please contact us.

Equality Statement
Social Security Scotland are committed to equality and inclusion and we aim to recruit a diverse workforce that reflects the population of our nation.

Social Security Scotland are a Disability Confident Employer. We will consider and implement any reasonable adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment process and during the course of your employment should you be successful in securing a post. If you feel you may require assistance with any part of our recruitment process please contact us at

Find out more about our commitment to diversity and how we offer and support recruitment adjustments for anyone who needs them.

Further Information
This role is only available to existing permanent civil servants who have successfully completed their probation period within Social Security Scotland the broader Scottish Government or Other Government Departments.

Find out more about our organisation what we offer staff members and how to apply on our Careers Website.

Read our Candidate Guide for further information on our recruitment and application processes.

The successful candidate will be expected to remain in post for a minimum of 3 years unless successful in gaining promotion to a higher Band or Grade.

If you experience any difficulties accessing our website or completing the online application form please contact the Resourcing Team via

Apply before Monday 10th November 2025 at 23:55.

Contact Name - Jillian Fraser
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