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Head of Resourcing Operations C1


Job Location:

Edinburgh - UK

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 15 August 2026 (19 days ago)
Application Deadline: 18 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

This opportunity is only open to applicants who are currently Priority Movers. Applications from individuals not currently on the Priority Mover list will be rejected and not considered.

Lead and develop the Senior Civil Service (SCS) Resourcing Team delivering a high-quality inclusive and customer-focused recruitment service. Oversee SCS recruitment operations ensuring effective delivery compliance and continuous improvement. Build trusted relationships with senior leaders using data insight and expertise to influence workforce planning and recruitment decisions that support organisational priorities.


Responsibilities
Responsibilities
  • Lead coach and develop the SCS Resourcing Team ensuring that resource is effectively aligned to priorities and is adapting to changing demands across the SCS landscape.
  • Lead the end-to-end delivery of a high-quality flexible SCS resourcing service working in partnership with the wider Attraction & Resourcing team to meet organisational priorities and to continually improve/evolve our service delivery.
  • Shape and embed an inclusive candidate and hiring managercentred approach ensuring a consistently positive accessible and high-quality experience across all recruitment activity.
  • Build and maintain strong trusted relationships with senior stakeholders (Directors DGs and Permanent Secretary) providing expert advice and influencing senior management decisions on workforce planning via quarterly commissions and recruitment delivery
  • Oversee the effective planning and delivery of SCS recruitment campaigns ensuring they run smoothly efficiently and in line with Civil Service Recruitment Principles and governance requirements.
  • Ensure the accuracy integrity and effective use of resourcing data driving high-quality management information and insight to inform decision-making and workforce planning.
  • Establish monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) service level agreements (SLAs) and operational metrics to track performance manage risk and drive continuous improvement.
  • Identify prioritise and lead continuous improvement initiatives to optimise processes reduce time-to-hire and enhance both candidate and hiring manager experience.
  • Act as a recognised subject matter expert on Civil Service recruitment policy providing authoritative guidance and ensuring compliance across all activity.


Qualifications
Qualifications
Chartered Member of the CIPD or 80% completion of Chartered or Associate membership.

Proof of qualifications will be checked at the assessment stage.

Working pattern

This role is a permanent level transfer position.

How to Apply

Applications for this position will only be accepted from substantiveC1 employees.

Please submit a statement outlining your suitability for the role relevant skills and experience and what you would bring to the team (maximum 500 words).

Vacancy closes at 11:59pm

Selection Process

All applications will be invited to an informal discussion with the hiring manager.

Informal discussions are to be confirmed.

Security Checks

This vacancy will also require all candidates to obtain National Security Vetting (NSV) at Security Check (SC) clearance level. The successful applicant may need to gain higher security clearance than they currently hold if successful in their application.

Further information about NSV checks can be found on the UK Government website -National security vetting: clearance levels - .

Further Information

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Required Experience:

Director