Talent Acquisition Lead (Manager)

Ready to shape the future of talent acquisition in local government and make a real impact? Are you ready to roll up your sleeves and shape the future of talent at Sandwell Council? We''re looking for a dynamic Talent Acquisition Lead to drive our transformation journey. Someone who thrives on challenge, champions innovation, and is passionate about building an inclusive, high-performing workforce. As our Talent Acquisition Lead, you''ll provide strategic leadership to modernise and elevate our approach to attracting and hiring talent. You''ll design and deliver forward-thinking talent acquisition strategies, lead a talented team, and work closely with senior leaders to ensure we attract, engage, and retain the very best people. You''ll play a pivotal role in embedding inclusive, data-driven, and market-led practices, leveraging technology and generative AI to streamline processes and enhance the candidate experience. You''ll be a trusted partner to Directors, Heads of Service, and Hiring Managers, working with HRBP''s, building strong relationships, influencing outcomes, and supporting workforce planning across the council. Your expertise will help us tackle hard-to-fill roles, strengthen our employer brand, and ensure our recruitment activity is closely aligned with our strategic ambitions and values. If you have extensive experience leading organisation-wide talent acquisition in complex environments, a track record of delivering innovative recruitment solutions, ..... full job details .....