Resourcing and Retention Partner (Maternity Cover) - CMB1906e
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Location
Wideopen, England, United Kingdom
Posted At
7/22/2025
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Description
Location: Hybrid working � with flexibility to work remotely and from office locations in Carlisle, Workington, or Whitehaven
Salary: �37,035 to �37,938 per annum (pro rata)
Hours: 28 per week
Contract: Temporary for 11 Months
Are you a resourcing and talent professional passionate about making a difference? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a track record of delivering creative, strategic recruitment and retention solutions? If so, we want to hear from you!
We�re looking for a Resourcing and Retention Partner to join our team supporting the Children & Family Wellbeing and Assistant Chief Executive Directorates.
In this role, you�ll work closely with service areas to deliver strategic and innovative resourcing solutions, tackle retention challenges, and build strong talent pipelines. From headhunting and campaign management to developing our employer brand and supporting succession planning, your work will help shape the future of our workforce.
The role is to provide maternity cover for the permanent postholder and will end upon their return, expected around July 2026.
Who We�re Looking For
You�ll have a recognised qualification or equivalent experience, with strong expertise in recruitment, retention, and compliance. You'll bring practical experience in candidate attraction, recruitment marketing, and using data to inform decisions. A customer-focused approach, excellent communication skills, and up-to-date knowledge of employment law and safer recruitment practices are essential.
We�re looking for individuals who embody our organisation's core values: ambitious, collaborative, compassionate, empowering, and innovative. We believe in the power of these values to drive positive change, deliver excellent public services and shape a better future for our communities.
We�re also about potential over perfection and we can help you grow in the role and thrive in your career.
Be sure to take a look at the post specification (below) for the essential criteria for this role.
Contact
For more information about the role or to arrange an informal chat prior to your application, please contact Julie Phillipson by email at [email protected]
Guaranteed Interviews
We offer a guaranteed interview to the following applicants�as long as your application can demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.
We�re dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. That�s why we�re a proud Disability Confident Employer and also an Age Friendly Employer � to provide opportunities for everyone to thrive.
If you need any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let either the hiring manager or our Resourcing Team know by emailing�[email protected]. While adjustments aren�t always guaranteed, we�ll always listen and we�ll try our best to accommodate your needs.
Closing date: 3rd August 2025
Interview date: 11th & 12th August 2025
Easily apply by submitting your CV and answering a few short questions
Please note this role may close early subject to demand. If you�re interested in applying, you should apply well before the advised closing date. We cannot accept applications once the role has closed.
Post Specification
Please also refer to our Careers site to find out more:
Salary: �37,035 to �37,938 per annum (pro rata)
Hours: 28 per week
Contract: Temporary for 11 Months
Are you a resourcing and talent professional passionate about making a difference? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a track record of delivering creative, strategic recruitment and retention solutions? If so, we want to hear from you!
We�re looking for a Resourcing and Retention Partner to join our team supporting the Children & Family Wellbeing and Assistant Chief Executive Directorates.
In this role, you�ll work closely with service areas to deliver strategic and innovative resourcing solutions, tackle retention challenges, and build strong talent pipelines. From headhunting and campaign management to developing our employer brand and supporting succession planning, your work will help shape the future of our workforce.
The role is to provide maternity cover for the permanent postholder and will end upon their return, expected around July 2026.
Who We�re Looking For
You�ll have a recognised qualification or equivalent experience, with strong expertise in recruitment, retention, and compliance. You'll bring practical experience in candidate attraction, recruitment marketing, and using data to inform decisions. A customer-focused approach, excellent communication skills, and up-to-date knowledge of employment law and safer recruitment practices are essential.
We�re looking for individuals who embody our organisation's core values: ambitious, collaborative, compassionate, empowering, and innovative. We believe in the power of these values to drive positive change, deliver excellent public services and shape a better future for our communities.
We�re also about potential over perfection and we can help you grow in the role and thrive in your career.
Be sure to take a look at the post specification (below) for the essential criteria for this role.
Contact
For more information about the role or to arrange an informal chat prior to your application, please contact Julie Phillipson by email at [email protected]
Guaranteed Interviews
We offer a guaranteed interview to the following applicants�as long as your application can demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.
- Those who consider themselves disabled as defined by the Equality Act 2010
- Those in care or who have left care and are aged 24 and under
- Armed forces veterans whose last long term substantive employer was the armed forces
We�re dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. That�s why we�re a proud Disability Confident Employer and also an Age Friendly Employer � to provide opportunities for everyone to thrive.
If you need any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let either the hiring manager or our Resourcing Team know by emailing�[email protected]. While adjustments aren�t always guaranteed, we�ll always listen and we�ll try our best to accommodate your needs.
Closing date: 3rd August 2025
Interview date: 11th & 12th August 2025
Easily apply by submitting your CV and answering a few short questions
Please note this role may close early subject to demand. If you�re interested in applying, you should apply well before the advised closing date. We cannot accept applications once the role has closed.
Post Specification
Please also refer to our Careers site to find out more:
- Our Staff Benefits
- Candidate Support
- About Cumberland Council
Advertise with us by contacting: [email protected]
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