Are you passionate about improving recruitment processes, ensuring compliance, and driving diversity initiatives? Durham County Council is seeking a proactive Resourcing Process and Compliance Officer to play a key role in supporting and enhancing our resourcing function. If you're looking for an opportunity to make a real impact, work collaboratively, and lead improvements in a dynamic environment, this is the perfect role for you. We invite you to learn more about this exciting opportunity and how you can contribute to shaping the future of resourcing at Durham County Council. WHAT IS INVOLVED? This new role is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal part in improving resourcing, retention, and talent management processes across the organisation, while ensuring compliance with all statutory and legislative requirements. You will work closely with the Resourcing Lead (Process and Compliance) to support the delivery of a high-quality recruitment service and make impactful improvements across the function and wider council.,

• Work collaboratively with the Resourcing Lead (Process and Compliance) to support the implementation of resourcing, retention, and talent management initiatives across the Council.
• Advise and ensure compliance with statutory requirements (e.g., Right to Work, DBS, Agency Workers) by providing guidance, maintaining accurate records, and supporting compliance across HR and Employee Services.
• Lead the production and analysis of resourcing data and performance indicators, including contributing data for working groups focused on the Gender Pay Gap and Workforce Race Equality Standard, to drive informed decision-making and support ongoing diversity initiatives.
• Collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders to identify solutions that support the Council's approach to recruitment, resourcing, and Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI).
• Contribute to improving policies, processes, and practices to enhance service delivery.
• Work with Council services to support the workforce and resourcing strategy, addressing workforce risks and working to stabilise the workforce., Durham County Council currently operates a hybrid working policy where a model of 2 days in the workplace and 3 days at home/remote will apply. This model is pro-rated for part time roles and arrangements are at managers discretion, alternatively you can work all of your contracted hours within the workplace if you prefer.
EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION We are a proud equal opportunities employer and recognise that a diverse, talented workforce brings new ideas and new perspectives, which will facilitate growth and improvements to services. We are committed to ensuring that our employment policies and processes are fair and equitable to all. We welcome job applications from everyone, and successful candidates are considered only on their skills and ability to do the job. As a Disability Confident Leader, we encourage applications from disabled people and provide support throughout the recruitment process.

Qualifications and Experience: CIPD Level 3 or equivalent qualification, with experience in customer-focused recruitment, resourcing, and HR/workforce planning support. Knowledge of Employment Law: Strong understanding of recruitment, resourcing, EDI (Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion), and compliance requirements such as DBS and Right to Work. Problem-Solving and Data Analysis: Ability to analyse data, solve complex HR challenges, and implement process improvements Communication and Organisation: Excellent communication, presentation, and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlinePlease refer to the attached person specification for the full criteria. REWARDS AND BENEFITS

We offer generous rewards and benefits that are designed to help you perform at your best:
• Competitive salaries and 27 days holiday per year rising to 32 days after five years continuous local government service.
• Option to purchase up to 10 additional days annual leave per year.
• Excellent work/life balance through schemes including job sharing, compressed hours and flexi-time (allowing up to 13 flexi days per year).
• Hybrid working (home and office working).
• Excellent contributory career average Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). Plus, top up options - Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme and standard AVC scheme for members of the LGPS.
• Wellbeing Portal and access to an Employee Assist Scheme.
• Wide range of learning and development opportunities including professional qualifications, coaching and mentoring.
• Employee Benefits Portal and Lifestyle Savings Scheme (discounts across a host of major retailers).
• Discounted DCC gym membership.
• Staff networks run by staff for our staff, including Race Equality and Diversity, Disability, LGBT+, Armed Forces, Carers, Menopause.
• Trade Union membership.
• A range of other salary sacrifice schemes such as car leasing.
Rewards and benefits are subject to individual terms and conditions.