Remote Talent Acquisition Partner

SALARY: £34,000 per annum

HOURS: 37.5 hours working Monday - Friday

LOCATION: Minimum 2 office days (Albert Road) with flexibility to attend events & meetings across all BWC locations throughout the week as required.

Talent Acquisition Partner

About Bristol Waste Company:

At Bristol Waste we not only take care of the city, keeping it clean and safe for our residents and customers, we are now working across the region.

We visit every home in Bristol, clean every street, look after schools, civic buildings and commercial buildings.

You will see us collecting the waste and recycling, cleaning the streets, running the recycling centres, removing graffiti, cleaning buildings, providing security services and much more. We even grit the roads in the winter and clear fly-tips.
Some only see us as a waste and facilities management business, but we see things differently. Our role is to improve the lives of those who live, work, or visit Bristol – and beyond – and to protect the environment.

Purpose of the role:

To deliver an efficient, fair, and engaging recruitment process that supports operational delivery, strengthens Bristol Waste Company's reputation as an employer of choice, and contributes to our People Strategy through community engagement and inclusive hiring practices.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategy & Planning

• Maintain and update workforce plans for each business area, ensuring resourcing requirements are met to support service delivery.
• Review recruitment processes regularly and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency, inclusivity, and candidate experience.
• Identify and implement cost-effective recruitment solutions without compromising quality or candidate experience.

Recruitment Delivery

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process-from vacancy approval to offer-ensuring an efficient service and a positive candidate experience.
• Conduct recruitment campaign meetings with hiring managers, providing creative and tailored solutions to attract talent.
• Select appropriate advertising channels and methods relevant to each vacancy, balancing reach and cost-effectiveness.
• Utilise tools to proactively source passive candidates and build talent pipelines.
• Develop and maintain question banks for each job role and recommend suitable assessment methods(e.g., presentations, practical exercises).
• Handle and maintain recruitment documentation to demonstrate fairness, equal opportunities, and compliance with employment legislation.

Stakeholder & Manager Support

• Train and develop hiring managers on key aspects of the recruitment process, ensuring fairness and consistency.
• Provide guidance on assessment methods and candidate evaluation.

Employer Branding & Attraction

• Collaborate with the Marketing & Communications team to promote Bristol Waste Company as an employer of choice.
• Optimise the use of social media for talent attraction and brand visibility.
• Represent the business at recruitment events, particularly those focused on local communities.
• Develop and maintain relationships with external partners that support the People Strategy.

Agency & External Partnerships

• Manage relationships with preferred agency suppliers, driving quality and compliance while monitoring cost efficiency.
• Champion inclusive hiring practices and support diversity initiatives.

Essential Requirements for the Role:

• Strong stakeholder management and interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication and influencing abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Creative approach to talent attraction and employer branding
• Data-driven mindset for reporting and process improvement

Knowledge

• Recruitment best practices and candidate sourcing techniques
• Employment legislation and compliance requirements
• Proficiency in ATS systems (e.g., GoHire), sourcing tools, and social media platforms
• Understanding of assessment methods and fair selection processes
• Awareness of diversity and inclusion principles in recruitment

Experience

• Previous experience in high-volume recruitment or similar environment
• Experience managing agency relationships and recruitment campaigns
• Familiarity with community engagement and diversity initiatives
• Proven track record of delivering…