Talent, Recruitment and HR Policy Advisor (Civil Service)

Talent Acquisition Advisor

HR Policy/Recruitment Principles Advisor (Civil Service)

London, England

Work pattern: Hybrid - 40% (2 days pw) in office (Currently in Embankment, will move to Canary Wharf towards the back end of 2026).

Contract Type: 12 Month Maternity Cover (Temporary), Monday - Friday, 36 hrs per week.

Hourly Rate: £18.99ph (PAYE)

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment campaigns across government roles, ensuring compliance with Civil Service Recruitment Principles.
• Work closely with hiring managers and panels to seek approvals and manage governance processes.
• Maintain clear recruitment documentation and audit trails in line with policy.
• Support candidate screening, selection, and onboarding to keep recruitment running smoothly.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders across People and Culture.

Essential Experience

• Experience delivering Civil Service recruitment, with knowledge of approvals and governance processes and the Civil Service Recruitment Principles.
• Strong stakeholder management and organisational skills.
• Understanding of internal HR/recruitment processes, especially within a Civil Service environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Additional Information

This role reports to the Senior Talent Acquisition Manager and is part of the People and Culture team delivering in-house recruitment.

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