Job Introduction
We’re seeking an experienced and driven Talent Acquisition Advisor to deliver a high-quality, end-to-end recruitment service within a fast-paced, customer-focused environment. This role is critical in attracting, engaging and onboarding top talent, while acting as a trusted partner to hiring managers by providing expert insight, guidance and hands-on support.
You’ll play a key role in managing complex recruitment challenges, identifying innovative solutions and driving continuous improvement across the hiring process. With a focus on enhancing candidate experience and overall recruitment effectiveness, you will help shape a modern, inclusive and forward-thinking talent acquisition function aligned to our organisational ambitions.
This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive, solutions-focused individual looking to make a real impact and further develop their career within a progressive organisation.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with hiring managers and key stakeholders to deliver effective, inclusive, and insight-led recruitment strategies
- Provide advice and guidance on best practice across the full recruitment lifecycle
- Manage and optimise recruitment systems, ensuring data integrity, reporting accuracy, and compliance
- Coordinate recruitment activity, including shortlisting, interviews, and candidate engagement
- Proactively manage candidate pipelines to ensure a positive and seamless experience
- Undertake pre-employment checks in line with safer recruitment and safeguarding requirements
- Identify opportunities to improve processes, enhance attraction strategies, and drive efficiencies
- Collaborate across the Trust to support a consistent, high-quality hiring journey
About You
You will bring a strong blend of customer focus, organisation, and the ability to influence and support stakeholders, alongside a passion for delivering an exceptional recruitment experience.
Essential Skills and Attributes
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
- Effective communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Confidence working with digital systems and recruitment platforms
- A proactive, solutions-focused approach with a continuous improvement mindset
- Ability to build strong working relationships and influence at all levels
- Experience within talent acquisition, recruitment, HR, or compliance environments
- Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (ATS)
- Understanding of safer recruitment and safeguarding practices
Why Join Us?
You will be part of a forward-thinking, supportive organisation that is committed to innovation, inclusion, and continuous development. This is an opportunity to help shape a modern talent acquisition function while supporting the delivery of vital services across Bradford.
We acknowledge our employees for their hard work and commitment by offering the opportunity to access a range of employee benefits, including;
- Generous annual leave - 31 days rising to 34 with service, plus bank holidays
- Excellent Local Government pension
- Family-friendly policies and enhanced parental leave
- Health & wellbeing support, including Occupational Health and counselling
- Professional development and career progression opportunities
Closing Date: 07 June 2026
Interview Date: w/c 15 June 2026
