Job overview

At the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), we’re not just about producing world-class guidance - we’re about creating a workplace where people feel empowered, supported, and inspired.
Are you ready to lead innovative, inclusive, and high-impact recruitment strategies at the heart of a nationally influential organisation? We're looking for a dynamic Resourcing Lead to drive forward our resourcing function, lead a talented team, and deliver expert, user-focused solutions across recruitment, job evaluation, and advisory services.
This is your chance to make a real difference in a fast-paced, values-driven environment where people are our greatest asset. If you're passionate about strategic resourcing, team leadership, and creating a brilliant candidate and manager experience - we want to hear from you!

Main duties of the job

•    Empower and lead a high-performing Resourcing team, fostering a culture of collaboration, inclusion, and continuous development. 
•    Deliver impactful, end-to-end recruitment campaigns, including senior and national-level roles, ensuring excellence, compliance, and candidate experience. 
•    Design bold, evidence-based attraction strategies, tailored to hard-to-fill roles and aligned with NICE’s values and workforce priorities. 
•    Champion inclusive and values-led recruitment, driving improvements in equality, diversity, and inclusion across all resourcing activity. 
•    Provide expert guidance to hiring managers, building capability and confidence through strategic advice, toolkits, and training. 
•    Lead the job evaluation process, ensuring fairness, transparency, and alignment with Agenda for Change principles and organisational structures.
•    Deputise for the Head of Resourcing & Intelligence, representing the function internally and externally with credibility and influence. 
•    Streamline and modernise resourcing operations, identifying and implementing process improvements that enhance efficiency and user experience.
•    Manage key contracts and relationships, including TRAC and interim recruitment providers, working closely with Procurement and Finance. 
•    Collaborate across the People Team, ensuring joined-up service delivery and contributing to wider HR projects and strategic workforce initiatives.

Working for our organisation

As part of the People team and wider Facilities, Improvement & People Directorate, we’ve achieved:
•    Elevated Engagement: We've soared to new heights, as the leading Directorate to become the top-performing team in the organisation!  
•    Driven Real Change: By embedding a Restorative, Just, and Learning Culture, we've made a tangible impact that's already transforming our workplace.  
•    Strengthened Union Partnerships: We've turned challenges into opportunities, fostering a spirit of collaboration and mutual respect. 
•    Championed Inclusivity: Our commitment to diversity and representation has led to measurable improvements, making our team more inclusive than ever before.  
Join Our Team – What we can offer you: 
•    Supportive Team Culture: We believe in lifting each other up and encouraging open communication. Here, your voice truly matters!  
•    Flexible & Hybrid Work Environment: Enjoy working from home and in our modern offices in the centre of Manchester and Stratford, London.  
•    Professional Growth: Unlock opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement.  
•    Inclusive Workplace: Be part of a diverse and welcoming community where everyone feels valued.

Want to Learn More?

For further information on this exciting opportunity, reach Tess Robinson, Head of Resourcing & Intelligence at [email protected] Tess is eager to discuss how you can be part of our dynamic team!