Recruitment and Resourcing Service Manager

Location: Municipal Bldg, Kingsway, Cheshire, Widnes WA8 7QF, UKSalary: 48,738 Apply now, read the job details by scrolling down Double check you have the necessary skills before sending an application.

• 51,928 per yearEmployment: Full timeCategory: HRPosted: 2026-09-26Valid to: 2026-10-11Apply: : Halton Borough CouncilOur Story: Halton is a vibrant local authority with a rich history and heritage, featuring two iconic bridges that connect communities across the River Mersey. Located in Cheshire, Halton boasts excellent transport links between Liverpool and Manchester, as well as close proximity to both Liverpool John Lennon and Manchester Airports. Our progressive community strategy aims to bring about meaningful, long-term improvements that enhance lives. It's an exciting time to join us as we develop new policies and transform the way people access services. We are immensely proud that when asked what's great about working for Halton, the most popular response from our workforce has been ‘our colleagues'. Our Team:We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Recruitment & Resourcing Service Manager to lead our Recruitment & Resourcing Team and help shape the Council's workforce strategy.This is a high-impact opportunity for an HR professional with strong expertise in recruitment, resourcing, workforce planning and organisational change. Working with senior leaders, managers, schools, trade unions and external partners, you will deliver a high-quality, customer-focused service that supports our ambitions, strengthens workforce planning and delivers value for money.You will lead and develop a specialist team responsible for recruitment and workforce resourcing across the Council and schools, overseeing permanent, temporary and fixed-term recruitment, as well as contingent workers including agency and casual staff.A key focus will be agency workforce management and expenditure, using data and insight to identify savings, improve workforce planning and develop sustainable staffing solutions.As the Council's subject matter expert, you will provide strategic advice on organisational reviews, restructures, redeployment and workforce change, ensuring legal compliance and best practice. We are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and tailored to best suit the needs and strength of the individual. This includes making adjustments for people with a disability, neurodiversity or with long-term health conditions. If you require accommodations, please reach out during the recruitment process so that we can make this the best possible experience for you – refer to the attached Job Profile for further information about the role and our values. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If you're interested, please complete your application as early as possible. We look forward to receiving your application!