Senior Resourcing Business Partner

2 weeks ago


London UK, UK, United Kingdom Chemonics UK Full time

About Us

Chemonics UK, part of Chemonics International Group, is a major international development consultancy, with a 49-year history and a track record for delivering integrated solutions across multiple sectors and geographies to support the achievement of the sustainable development goals. With experience in over 150 countries and global network of over 5,000 technical specialists,

Chemonics is recognised as one of the world’s leading partners for international development.

Chemonics UK was established in 2019 and has quickly developed a strong and diverse portfolio of UK Aid-funded programmes. Chemonics UK works with government and development sector counterparts across three continents to deliver programmes in sectors including climate action, education, governance, peacebuilding, stabilisation, social cohesion, and research.


About the role:

The primary purpose of the Senior Resourcing Business Partner role is to manage and own the process for identifying the right resource for the right opportunity and the right time and cost in line with the strategic resourcing opportunities for Chemonics UK

This will involve working closely with the Head of Resourcing the wider resourcing team and other key business stakeholders in managing the attraction, sourcing and selection of both external and internal talent as well as the development of Chemonics UK’s Associate Consulting Group and talent pools to address all channels of recruitment (Head office, New Business and International project) this will include :


Resource Management


  • Build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders working both as marketer, and a highly organized project manager.
  • Utilise recruitment technology and tools available to conduct relevant research available to improve outcomes and Chemonics UK ability to resource and hire for the right role at the right time
  • Develop and maintain active relationships with both existing and new consultants based on the business resourcing needs, managing keeping in touch, or meet up sessions.
  • Attending outreach and networking events
  • Work with senior leaders to build, develop and grow a candidate portfolio or database that aligns to current hiring demand, or to pipeline for future programmes.
  • Develop and utilize specialist knowledge to market Chemonics in specific countries and regions. This will involve devising strategies for each market, making appropriate recommendations for the budget, and planning and executing implementation within the assigned budget.
  • Identify skill gaps based on current, or pipeline hiring demand and manage resourcing and candidate attraction strategies to build candidate pipelines
  • Identify the right external sourcing tools and channels including job boards, networking events, universities etc and work to creating engagement and adoption into Chemonics UK Talent Acquisition toolkit
  • Manage the day to day relationship with key candidates/consultants to understand their specific needs, communicating and “pitching “ the opportunities with Chemonics UK, handling initial negotiation of pay rates, availability and other relevant information to support staffing needs.
  • Developing expert knowledge and market intelligence to inform strategies for recruitment and partnership activity, feeding into broader organisational decision- making.

Talent Acquisition


  • Subject to business priorities and capacity in wider Resourcing team taking the lead on hiring specific roles either for Specific Proposal Opportunities or Head Office Opportunities
  • Liaising with prospective candidates throughout the entirety of the recruitment process, building a strong rapport to keep them engaged in the hiring process and alignment with the Chemonics brand, even without the promise of guaranteed employment.
  • Managing ATS systems and recruitment tools, providing recommendation t on best practice efficiency
  • Supporting initiatives to champion in Chemonics employer branding, including working on initiatives that target specific candidates, early entry talent and also working on initiatives to support Chemonics UK EDI strategy
  • Source and identify top talent through a variety of methods, including LinkedIn, online recruiting, partnerships, and employee referrals
  • Lead the screening and interview process, ensuring a positive candidate experience and efficient evaluation.
  • Negotiate and close offers with candidates, securing their commitment to join Chemonics
  • Track and analyze recruitment metrics to assess the effectiveness of recruitment strategies and make data-driven improvements.
  • Ensure all recruitment activities comply with relevant laws, regulations, and company policies.
  • Ensure a positive candidate experience by maintaining clear communication, providing timely feedback, and delivering a seamless recruitment process.


About You

We are looking for someone who has a strong background within the recruitment industry, ideally working within organisations that are closely aligned to our sector or within professional services. Experience of collaborating with multiple senior partners and encouraging diverse shortlists of candidates in a fast-paced environment would also be an ideal requirement. Having outstanding consultative skills and be able to influence action and change with partners/team members as well as an ability to listen but also persuasively convey opinions and recommendations .


UK work authorisation or ability to obtain it required.

Closing date is Friday 20 September 2024

No Recruitment Agencies


Chemonics is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Chemonics is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, age, or other legally protected characteristics. Military veterans, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.



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