Attraction & Resourcing Manager
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From April 2027, Guildford Borough Council and Waverley Borough Council will become part of the new West Surrey unitary council, following the government’s confirmed plans for local government reorganisation across Surrey. This change will see the current twelve councils replaced by two new authorities, East Surrey and West Surrey, with West Surrey taking responsibility for the areas currently served by Guildford, Waverley, Runnymede, Spelthorne, Surrey Heath and Woking.
As we move towards this transition, our focus remains firmly on delivering high‑quality, value‑for‑money services and staying true to our shared organisational values of Collaboration, Wellbeing, Trusted, Value for Money and Professionalism.
We recognise that any period of organisational change can bring questions, particularly regarding future structures and working arrangements. Throughout this process, we are committed to supporting our colleagues with transparency and care prioritising wellbeing, maintaining a trusted and open dialogue, and ensuring continued access to learning and professional development opportunities.
While the exact shape of the new West Surrey Council beyond 2027 is still being developed, joining us now means becoming part of an organisation where collaboration thrives and where your contribution will directly influence one of the most significant local government transformations in decades. You’ll gain valuable experience, play an active role in shaping the future of public services across West Surrey, and work within a team committed to professionalism and delivering outstanding outcomes for our communities.
Together, we will ensure a smooth transition and continue to deliver exceptional services for residents both now and into the future.
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Attraction and Resourcing Manager
37 hours per week Hybrid working
This is an exciting time to join our People & OD team.
Guildford and Waverley Borough Councils are preparing for one of the biggest changes in local government in Surrey, with the transition to the new West Surrey authority creating a unique opportunity to help shape the future workforce of a new organisation.
We're looking for an experienced Attraction and Resourcing Manager to lead our recruitment and people administration function. Reporting to the Head of People Operations, you'll be responsible for delivering innovative attraction strategies, leading complex recruitment campaigns, developing talent pipelines and ensuring an excellent experience for candidates, managers and employees.
You'll manage a small team and work closely with senior leaders across the organisation to attract talented people into a wide range of professional, technical and leadership roles. You'll also play a key role in modernising recruitment processes, improving candidate experience and strengthening our reputation as an employer of choice.
We're looking for someone who can combine strategic thinking with operational delivery. You'll have significant experience in recruitment and resourcing, strong stakeholder management skills and a track record of delivering service improvements and positive recruitment outcomes.
In return, we offer:
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- Generous local government pension scheme
- Career development opportunities
- A supportive and collaborative People & OD team
- The opportunity to help shape the future workforce of the new West Surrey authority
If you're passionate about attracting great talent and want to make a real impact during a period of significant change, we'd love to hear from you.
Interviews will take place on the 11th November 2026 in person at either The Burys or Millmead.
Salary range
- £53,441 - £57,268 per year