Talent & Engagement Officer

Join us in attracting, engaging and developing the workforce of the future within Children's Services We are looking for an enthusiastic, customer-focused and innovative Talent & Engagement Officer to join our Workforce & Learning team to partner our Children's Services Team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping our workforce by attracting talented individuals, enhancing employee engagement and supporting initiatives that make our organisation a great place to work. You will contribute to the delivery of recruitment campaigns, employer branding activities, engagement programmes and talent initiatives that help us attract, retain and develop high-performing employees. Working closely with managers, HR colleagues and external partners, you will help deliver an outstanding candidate and employee experience while promoting our organisation as an employer of choice., As a Talent & Engagement Officer, you will:

• Lead and coordinate attraction and recruitment campaigns across a range of service areas.
• Develop engaging content for recruitment platforms, social media and employer branding campaigns.
• Support talent management and succession planning initiatives.
• Organise careers events, recruitment fairs, assessment centres and employee engagement activities.
• Build positive relationships with candidates, employees, managers and external stakeholders.
• Support employee engagement surveys, wellbeing initiatives and recognition programmes.
• Monitor recruitment and engagement metrics, providing insights and recommendations for improvement.
• Assist in developing apprenticeships, graduate programmes and early careers initiatives.
• Ensure recruitment and engagement activities support equality, diversity and inclusion objectives.
• Maintain accurate records and provide professional advice on talent attraction and engagement practices.
  
  We are looking for someone who is passionate about people and committed to delivering excellent service.
You will ideally have:
• Experience in talent acquisition, employee engagement, HR or workforce development.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience creating content for social media, marketing or employer branding campaigns.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• A creative approach to attracting and engaging diverse talent.
• Experience using recruitment systems, HR systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• The ability to analyse data and use insights to support decision-making.
• A collaborative approach and the confidence to work with stakeholders at all levels.
• A commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
• A passion for public service and making a positive difference.
  
  About Dudley Council
It's an incredibly exciting time to work in Dudley Council as we embark on numerous multi-million pound regeneration schemes which will be real game-changers for the borough. In addition to the exciting schemes such as the Midland Metro we also have the ongoing and very serious challenges of ensuring vulnerable people across the borough receive the services they deserve. At Dudley Council we have a 'one council' ethos that builds an effective and dynamic organisation which grows the economy and creates jobs, creating a cleaner and greener place and supports stronger and safer communities. We are rightly proud to be the historic capital of the Black Country and, working with our partners, Dudley Council is also committed to looking forward and helping to deliver our borough vision of 'Forge a Future for all' www.dudleyboroughvision2030.org.uk We ensure communities influence council decisions and are committed to delivering services in partnership with communities. We provide flexible and responsive service in partnership and help communities help themselves. In joining a local authority that serves 320,000 residents you will become an integral part of a council that:
• is ready to embrace change, providing an environment in which you will be encouraged to make your mark
• is aware of its key challenges and the need for a new energy to innovate the council, in order to find cost effective ways of delivering services
• has aligned its political and managerial leadership structures and is committed to protecting, securing and transforming the lives of children, families, the vulnerable and older people
• wants borough residents to have their say through our community forums
• dedicates time to meaningful consultation and listen to the views of our residents
• is working with the community to encourage active involvement of our residents
  
  Flexible and hybrid working opportunities.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Employee wellbeing support.
• The opportunity to make a real impact on workforce transformation and organisational success.
Workplace Attendance Hybrid working is available, with attendance in the office and at events required to support business needs.