Job summary
At the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), we're not just about producing world-class guidance - we're about creating a workplace where people feel empowered, supported, and inspired.Are you ready to lead innovative, inclusive, and high-impact recruitment strategies at the heart of a nationally influential organisation? We're looking for a dynamic Resourcing Lead to drive forward our resourcing function, lead a talented team, and deliver expert, user-focused solutions across recruitment, job evaluation, and advisory services.This is your chance to make a real difference in a fast-paced, values-driven environment where people are our greatest asset. If you're passionate about strategic resourcing, team leadership, and creating a brilliant candidate and manager experience - we want to hear from you!
Main duties of the job
o Empower and lead a high-performing Resourcing team, fostering a culture of collaboration, inclusion, and continuous development.o Deliver impactful, end-to-end recruitment campaigns, including senior and national-level roles, ensuring excellence, compliance, and candidate experience.o Design bold, evidence-based attraction strategies, tailored to hard-to-fill roles and aligned with NICE's values and workforce priorities.o Champion inclusive and values-led recruitment, driving improvements in equality, diversity, and inclusion across all resourcing activity.o Provide expert guidance to hiring managers, building capability and confidence through strategic advice, toolkits, and training.o Lead the job evaluation process, ensuring fairness, transparency, and alignment with Agenda for Change principles and organisational structures.o Deputise for the Head of Resourcing & Intelligence, representing the function internally and externally with credibility and influence.o Streamline and modernise resourcing operations, identifying and implementing process improvements that enhance efficiency and user experience.o Manage key contracts and relationships, including TRAC and interim recruitment providers, working closely with Procurement and Finance.o Collaborate across the People Team, ensuring joined-up service delivery and contributing to wider HR projects and strategic workforce initiatives.
About us
As part of the People team and wider Facilities, Improvement & People Directorate, we've achieved:o Elevated Engagement: We've soared to new heights, as the leading Directorate to become thetop-performing teamin the organisation!o Driven Real Change: By embedding aRestorative, Just, and Learning Culture, we've made atangible impactthat's already transforming our workplace.o Strengthened Union Partnerships: We've turned challenges into opportunities, fostering a spirit ofcollaborationand mutual respect.o Championed Inclusivity: Our commitment to diversity and representation has led tomeasurable improvements, making our team more inclusive than ever before.Join Our Team - What we can offer you:o Supportive Team Culture: We believe in lifting each other up and encouraging open communication. Here, your voice truly matters!o Flexible & Hybrid Work Environment: Enjoy working from home and in our modern offices in the centre of Manchester and Stratford, London.o Professional Growth: Unlock opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement.o Inclusive Workplace: Be part of a diverse and welcoming community where everyone feels valued.
Want to Learn More?
For further information on this exciting opportunity, reach Tess Robinson, Head of Resourcing & Intelligence is eager to discuss how you can be part of our dynamic team!
Job description
Job responsibilities
As Resourcing Lead, youll play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering innovative, inclusive, and high-impact resourcing solutions that enable NICE to attract, develop, and retain exceptional talent.
Job description
What were looking for:
Educated to HR/business degree level (or equivalent) with CIPD Level 7 qualification and a strong track record of professional development. Extensive experience leading senior and national recruitment campaigns, with a proven ability to design and deliver innovative attraction strategies that secure exceptional talent in complex and competitive markets. Expert knowledge of employment law, NHS terms and conditions, and job evaluation principles (Agenda for Change). Proven leadership skills, with experience managing, mentoring, and developing high-performing teams. Strong analytical and digital capability, using data, insights, and systems (e.g. TRAC) to shape recruitment strategies and improve service delivery. Exceptional stakeholder engagement, with the ability to influence, build trust, and deliver pragmatic, user-focused solutions. Resilient and adaptable, thriving in a fast-paced environment and managing competing priorities with clarity and confidence. Values-led and inclusive, with a deep commitment to equity, diversity, and continuous improvement in everything you do.
To be considered for this role, you should be able to particularly demonstrate the person specification criteria in the job advert in your application. However, applicants should be able to demonstrate all essential criteria through the entirety of the recruitment process to be considered for the job.Please see job description attached for full list of responsibilities.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As Resourcing Lead, youll play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering innovative, inclusive, and high-impact resourcing solutions that enable NICE to attract, develop, and retain exceptional talent.
Job description
What were looking for:
Educated to HR/business degree level (or equivalent) with CIPD Level 7 qualification and a strong track record of professional development. Extensive experience leading senior and national recruitment campaigns, with a proven ability to design and deliver innovative attraction strategies that secure exceptional talent in complex and competitive markets. Expert knowledge of employment law, NHS terms and conditions, and job evaluation principles (Agenda for Change). Proven leadership skills, with experience managing, mentoring, and developing high-performing teams. Strong analytical and digital capability, using data, insights, and systems (e.g. TRAC) to shape recruitment strategies and improve service delivery. Exceptional stakeholder engagement, with the ability to influence, build trust, and deliver pragmatic, user-focused solutions. Resilient and adaptable, thriving in a fast-paced environment and managing competing priorities with clarity and confidence. Values-led and inclusive, with a deep commitment to equity, diversity, and continuous improvement in everything you do.
To be considered for this role, you should be able to particularly demonstrate the person specification criteria in the job advert in your application. However, applicants should be able to demonstrate all essential criteria through the entirety of the recruitment process to be considered for the job.Please see job description attached for full list of responsibilities.
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- CIPD Level 7 or equivalent
- Educated to HR/business degree level or equivalent academic standard or professional experience
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of talent acquisition
- Previous experience of in-house resourcing in a fast-paced challenging environment
- Experience of leading and developing people
Skills/Knowledge
Essential
- Proven ability to establish credibility and maintain effective working relationships at all levels
- Confident in interpreting and analysing complex information to support decision-making
Other
Essential
- Able to develop and apply pragmatic, solution-focused approaches to complex challenges
Person Specification
Education/Qualifications
Essential
- CIPD Level 7 or equivalent
- Educated to HR/business degree level or equivalent academic standard or professional experience
Experience
Essential
- Extensive experience of talent acquisition
- Previous experience of in-house resourcing in a fast-paced challenging environment
- Experience of leading and developing people
Skills/Knowledge
Essential
- Proven ability to establish credibility and maintain effective working relationships at all levels
- Confident in interpreting and analysing complex information to support decision-making
Other
Essential
- Able to develop and apply pragmatic, solution-focused approaches to complex challenges
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Requirements
See the job description for full role requirements.
Benefits
Benefits are provided by the employer and will be confirmed during your application.
