Resourcing Officer

Are you a business focused, enthusiastic recruitment professional? Are you looking to enhance your existing skills in a passionate and fast paced environment?

The Resourcing Officer is responsible for delivering excellent practice in all aspects of Dogs Trust recruitment.

Dogs Trust is the largest dog welfare charity in the UK with a nationwide network of rehoming centres and charity shops. In an average year, Dogs Trust centres care for over 14,000 dogs; we never put a healthy dog down.

The successful candidate will work closely with hiring managers to agree and implement recruitment plans, ensuring processes run smoothly and that successful hires are made. You will draft and place adverts, develop and implement effective interview and assessment tools,and ensure all necessary paperwork is completed, ensuring there is a positive candidate experience throughout. You will also help to monitor recruitment activity, providing reports as required.

To be successful in this position, you will have a proven track record of achievement in recruitment, ideally in an in-house setting, consistently giving sound professional advice. You will have up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation and best practice, excellent communication skills (both written and verbal), and you will be a proactive and enthusiastic team player.

You need to be conscientious, very well organised, flexible, friendly and discreet with a genuine interest in and commitment to Dogs Trust’s ethos and aims. In this post there may be a requirement for travel throughout the UK.

In return for all of this, we have a comprehensive benefits package, which includes excellent annual leave and pension allowances, and you will you join a team of highly professional and driven colleagues in a brilliant upbeat and collaborative environment, all with a genuine passion for dog welfare.

To apply for this position please click the APPLY NOW button. Our application process requires you to submit a CV and cover letter explaining your interest and suitability for the role.

At Dogs Trust we value diversity and we're committed to creating an inclusive culture. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities and cultures and believe that a diverse workforce will help us to achieve our mission. Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, either at application or interview stage, please contact us on jobs@dogstrust.org.uk.