Director of Talent Acquisition and Resourcing

4 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom OCU Full time
Job Title: Director of Recruitment and Resourcing

OCU is a leading multi-utilities and energy transition construction business renowned for its dynamic growth and innovative approach. Operating across multiple sectors and locations throughout the UK, we are on an ambitious journey. Our reputation for excellence and industry leadership is well-established, and we are seeking a visionary Director of Recruitment and Resourcing for a new opportunity based in London, Manchester, Leeds, or any major UK city, with flexible base and travel as required for business needs.

Job Overview

As the Director of Recruitment and Resourcing, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and leading our recruitment strategy across the UK, with potential for occasional international engagements. This role demands a dynamic leader who is not only experienced in high-volume, complex recruitment environments but also possesses a strategic mindset to drive efficiencies, unify processes, and build a robust talent pipeline aligned with our business goals. You will be responsible for overseeing and enhancing all aspects of the talent acquisition process, from strategic planning to execution, ensuring that our recruitment practices are innovative, data-driven, and aligned with our organisational objectives.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute a forward-thinking talent acquisition strategy that aligns with the company's growth objectives and operational needs. Lead the recruitment function with a strategic focus on building a diverse and high-performing workforce.
  2. Stakeholder Management: Act as the primary point of contact for senior leadership and department heads on all talent acquisition matters. Collaborate with various functions, including Learning & Development and People Operations, to ensure a seamless integration of recruitment with overall HR strategies.
  3. Process Optimisation: Identify inefficiencies within the recruitment process and implement streamlined operations that enhance the candidate experience while reducing time-to-hire and cost-per-hire. Ensure all processes are standardised and consistent across the organisation.
  4. Metrics & Analytics: Develop and manage a comprehensive suite of recruitment metrics and analytics that provide insight into the effectiveness of talent acquisition strategies and reducing the hiring time. Use data to forecast hiring needs, identify risks, and inform decision-making.
  5. Capability Building: Lead initiatives to upskill the talent acquisition team, ensuring they are equipped with the latest tools, techniques, and best practices in recruitment. Foster a culture of continuous improvement and professional development within the team.
  6. Risk Management: Proactively identify potential risks in the talent pipeline and develop mitigation strategies to address any resourcing challenges. Ensure the recruitment function is agile and responsive to changes in the market or internal business needs.
  7. Collaboration & Integration: Work closely with the broader People function to ensure that recruitment activities are aligned with the company's culture, values, and long-term people strategy. Drive collaboration between recruitment and other HR areas such as onboarding, employee engagement, and retention. Manage any external agency relationships and approved list.
  8. Innovative Sourcing: Oversee the development of innovative sourcing strategies to attract top talent, including leveraging new technologies, social media, and other digital platforms. Ensure that the company's employer brand and value proposition is effectively communicated in the marketplace.
Qualifications and Experience

Experience: Minimum of 10 years in talent acquisition/internal in-house recruitment, with at least 5 years in a strategic leadership role. Proven experience in managing large-scale recruitment operations across multiple locations and multiple sectors, including international markets with proven experience of implementing recruitment strategies.

Education/Professional Credentials: Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, a related field, professional certification or equivalent are highly desirable.

Skills & Competencies: Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to inspire and lead a high-performing team. Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organisation. Demonstrated success in a senior recruiting role within the construction, civil engineering, or a related industry and have experience representing the business both with internally and externally. Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach to problem-solving and process improvement with the ability to anticipate future challenges and opportunities, translating them into actionable strategies. Proficiency in recruitment technologies, including Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), HR analytics platforms, and digital sourcing tools. High degree of adaptability and resilience, with the ability to navigate a fast-paced, dynamic environment, integrate new businesses and drive the brand within the industry.

Travel: Willingness to travel across the UK and internationally as required.

Company Information

Established in 1994, OCU Group is one of the fastest growing utility engineering contractors in the UK, with a long successful track record in delivering customer-focused civil engineering solutions. Working directly with many of the country's leading blue-chip power, water, telecoms, and rail clients, we are looking for the very best talent to join our growing team. We pride ourselves on empowering our employees and offering opportunities for them to take control of their own personal development and career progression in a supportive environment. We believe that being successful is a choice. We choose to be successful. We are OCU, 'One Company United'. We celebrate difference and appreciate diverse backgrounds. We encourage everyone who join us to be themselves at work and create inclusive teams in our workplace.

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