Talent and Attraction Lead

Job introduction

Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified in the final stages of the selection process. All candidates must either already have a right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet the Home Office criteria for Visa sponsorship. Candidates who require sponsorship should evaluate the Home Office eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa before applying.

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Job Title: Talent and Attraction Lead

Are you ready to make a real difference in the vibrant and energetic communities of Liverpool? We are on the lookout for a passionate and dynamic leader to drive best practices in our recruitment activities and help us achieve our ambitious People Plan targets by 2027. This is your chance to transform the way we work and place our residents at the heart of everything we do.

Why Liverpool City Council?

Liverpool is a city like no other, with its rich culture, affordable housing, excellent schools, and beautiful green spaces. Working with us means contributing to your community and making a positive impact on the lives of our residents. Our values shape how we deliver public services and communicate with the people we serve. We care deeply about achieving the best outcomes for local people through our public services.

About the Role:

As the Talent and Attraction Lead, you will head our recruitment team, ensuring a comprehensive and high-quality recruitment service to managers and staff in support of the Council’s People Plan. You will join us at an exciting time as we continue to mature our talent and attraction offer. This role involves working with stakeholders and partners to develop grassroots initiatives, community-based engagement, and talent pipelining.

Our offer to you:

• At least 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays rising to 32 after 5 years’ service (pro rata if part time) - option to purchase further days
• Agile working (Role dependent) - A “Flexibility First” approach to Agile working where flexibility is the norm rather than the exception
• Part of the Local Government Pension scheme – option to join the AVC scheme
• Progression - opportunities and training through a wide range of high quality learning
• Health and Wellbeing - offer including Employee assistance programme
• Cycle to Work and Travel Pass Schemes
• Drive Time – a salary sacrifice car lease scheme
• Family friendly policies with enhanced leave
• Discounted Gym Memberships
• Employee Volunteering Scheme
• Medicash

Next steps:
Closing date: midnight Midnight Friday 18th July 2025
Interview date: Wednesday 23rd and Thursday 24th July 2025
Interview format: Face to face competency interview which will include a presentation

We reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If interested, please complete an application as early as possible.

Please note: this vacancy is classified as politically restricted position.

If you would like any further information or an informal discussion, please contact Lynda Wiliams Recruitment Lead via email lynda.williams@liverpool.gov.uk

Watch our recruitment video and see what life is like working at Liverpool City Council.

Liverpool City Council is committed to fostering a workforce representative of the communities we serve. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe in appointing candidates based on their skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities. To support this commitment, we guarantee an interview to candidates from under-represented groups who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.

If you require any reasonable adjustments in line with the Equality Act 2010, such as an application form in a different format or additional time to complete your application, please contact us at recruitment@liverpool.gov.uk.

Although we advertise on Jobs Go Public, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications. Please ensure you complete your full profile, work and education history in Tribepad.