Resourcing Specialist

Job Description

On behalf of Great British Energy, we are looking for a Resourcing Specialist - (Inside IR35) for a 12 month contract working on a hybrid basis with an expectation of 2 days per week in the Aberdeen office.

Great British Energy will be a publicly owned, operationally independent energy company, designed to drive clean energy deployment, boost energy independence, create jobs and ensure UK taxpayers, billpayers and communities reap the benefits of clean, secure, homegrown energy. Setting up Great British Energy is one of government's first steps for change and we will do this in a way that means it will have both an early impact and long-term success.

Through its five functions (Project development, Project investment and ownership, Local Power Plan, Supply chains and working with Great British Nuclear), Great British Energy will speed up the deployment of mature and new technologies, as well as local energy projects, to support the government's aim of decarbonising our electricity system by 2030 whilst also ensuring we can meet future demand as we further decarbonise the economy.

To this end and as an example of what it can achieve, we have already agreed a major partnership between Great British Energy and The Crown Estate to accelerate deployment and support UK supply chains.

Great British Energy will work collaboratively with industry, local authorities and communities, and other public sector organisations such as the National Wealth Fund, to spread skilled jobs and investment across the country. Great British Energy will be backed by a capitalisation of £8.3 billion of new money over this Parliament.

While we go through the process of setting Great British Energy as a publicly owned energy company, these roles will initially be part of the Civil Service, however, will then be transferred to Great British Energy once the Great British Energy Bill becomes law and the company has the necessary procedures and systems in place to employ people directly so we encourage applications from a wide a diverse range of backgrounds.

In recognition of Scotland's leading role in the UK's clean energy revolution, Great British Energy will be headquartered and run from Aberdeen.

More details can be found in the [1] Great British Energy founding statement.

Great British Energy is seeking a dynamic and experienced Resourcing Specialist to lead on resourcing and recruitment for this new organisation during its set-up phase. This pivotal role is based in Aberdeen and will be crucial in shaping the workforce and talent strategy for a rapidly growing organisation within the energy industry. The job holder will need to develop and implement an attraction strategy, considering outreach initiatives with local communities and business and act as the resourcing manager for priority roles at all levels.

As a Resourcing Specialist - (Inside IR35) your main responsibilities will be:

Attraction Strategy: Develop and implement innovative strategies to attract top talent to Great British Energy, ensuring we have a diverse and skilled pool of applicants for GBE roles. This will include building awareness of the organisation, promoting the benefits of the organisation and Aberdeen area as a place to live and work.

Outreach: Build and maintain effective relationships with educational institutions, industry bodies, and community organisations to promote Great British Energy as an employer of choice. This includes developing and managing secondment partnerships and other resourcing routes.

Recruitment: Oversee the entire recruitment process of GBE's initial roles that will be critical to setting up the organisation. This will include drafting job descriptions, using recruitment agencies and exec search firms to identify candidates, co-ordinating sifts and interview panels and supporting line managers with onboarding.

Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to understand workforce requirements and align the wider Operating Model ad Strategic Workforce Plans.

Data Management: Utilize HR analytics to monitor and report on recruitment metrics, ensuring continuous improvement in attraction and resourcing processes.

Diversity and Inclusion: Champion diversity and inclusion initiatives to ensure a welcoming and equitable workplace for all employees

Policy Development: Contribute to the development and implementation of HR and recruitment policies and procedures in line with best practices and legal requirements.

Leadership: Act as the key point of contact to GBE senior leaders on resourcing advice and shaping the recruitment and resourcing process and policies for GBE.

Essential:
* Ability to create strong connections and partnerships with local communities and business in particular Aberdeen and Scotland.
* Proven experience of Resourcing / Talent Attraction and outreach.
* Excellent understanding of recruitment processes, including the use of technology and social media for talent acquisition.
* Experience in developing and implementing Resourcing strategies that align with organizational goals.
* Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and build relationships at all levels.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Commitment to diversity and inclusion.
* Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions.
* Leadership experience with the ability to inspire and develop a team.

Desirable:
* Professional HR qualification (e.g., CIPD).
* Experience within the energy sector or a related industry (not compulsory and we would like to hear from candidates from all backgrounds)

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.

Disability Confident

As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, GBE guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply.

Armed Forces Covenant

GBE guarantees to interview veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.

In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".