Head of Resourcing

We are recruiting for a Head of Resourcing to join our Resourcing team.

The Head of Resourcing will lead the development and delivery of Ofsteds resourcing strategy, ensuring the organisation attracts, recruits, and retains the talent needed to deliver its strategic priorities. Working closely with directors and senior leaders, the post holder will shape workforce planning activity across inspection and corporate functions, providing expert advice on attraction, recruitment, and onboarding. They will oversee the delivery of recruitment across Senior Civil Service (SCS), inspection and Administrative, Professional and Technical (APT) roles, including high-volume campaigns, while driving continuous improvement in recruitment practices, employer branding, and candidate experience.

As Ofsteds senior resourcing expert, the successful candidate will build strong relationships with stakeholders across the organisation, using insight and workforce data to influence decision-making and support future workforce needs. They will champion diversity and inclusion throughout the recruitment lifecycle, ensuring fair and effective hiring practices that broaden talent pools and improve representation. As a member of the People Group Senior Leadership Team, they will contribute to wider workforce and organisational challenges, providing strategic leadership that supports Ofsteds long-term objectives.

This is a fantastic opportunity to further your experience in Ofsteds well-established team. The post holder will work with high-achieving professionals at all levels, surrounded by a friendly and supportive team. They will have access to amazing benefits, such as flexible working hours, the Civil Service Pension Scheme, and 32.5 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays. We offer a hybrid working model, so you may also choose to spend a proportion of time working from home.