Resourcing and Emerging Talent Advisor

Description

You will also take the lead in shaping and managing our Emerging Talent programmes, including Graduate, Apprentice, and Industrial Placement schemes, ensuring the business continues to attract, develop, and retain the next generation of talent.

• Work closely with mentors, colleges, and universities to ensure all Emerging Talent initiatives are fit for purpose and aligned with business goals.
• Ensure all recruitment activity complies with legislation, equality, diversity, and inclusion best practices.
• Source candidates directly through networks, referrals, and targeted approaches to reduce external recruitment spend.
• Design and implement recruitment strategies and campaigns that deliver high-quality talent in line with business objectives.
• Oversee the use and optimisation of the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and Candidate Management System (CMS).
• Act as the subject matter expert on resourcing, providing innovative, cost-effective, and timely recruitment solutions.
• Support senior stakeholders during interviews, offering expert advice and participation where required.
• Monitor recruitment activity, track costs, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Partner with Senior Leadership, Heads of Departments, and recruiting managers to understand current and future resourcing needs.
• Provide ongoing support and performance management for apprentices, acting as the main liaison with training providers.
• Develop and manage relationships with third-party providers, ensuring clear KPIs and value-driven outcomes.
• Drive engagement and retention through innovative development initiatives and mentoring structures.
• Design and deliver VVB’s Graduate, Apprentice, and Industrial Placement programmes.
• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process in line with company policy, coaching and supporting hiring managers throughout.

Requirements

We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Resourcing Manager to join VVB on a 12-month maternity cover contract. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the design, development, and delivery of innovative recruitment and emerging talent strategies across the organisation.

• Excellent communication, time management, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills at all levels.
• Strong industry networks and knowledge of resourcing within a project-based environment.
• Experience building and managing Emerging Talent programmes.
• Degree or postgraduate qualification in HR or a related field.
• Expertise in designing and implementing recruitment strategies and campaigns.
• CIPD qualification or equivalent.
• Experience within the construction and/or engineering industry.
• Hands-on experience with ATS and CMS platforms.
• Proven experience managing full-cycle recruitment and talent acquisition processes.

Benefits

• Life Assurance and Private Medical Insurance schemes provided by leading providers
• Generous pension scheme
• Travel expenses covered for assignments outside your base location
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (this includes a Christmas shutdown)
• Perkbox membership for 24/7 access to perks, benefits, discounts, and wellbeing tools
• Competitive salaries with yearly appraisals

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance