Job Introduction
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual, who is passionate, dynamic and an excellent communicator, who will help and support us with creating recruitment campaigns for Foster Carers and Children’s Social Workers. So, if you have experience in recruitment and want to be part of an experienced and highly effective team then we want to hear from you.
This post is a twelve-month contract, the successful candidate will research ideas, helping develop effective marketing campaigns to recruit Foster Carers and Children’s Social Workers. You will help us get ahead of the game by supporting and contributing to develop a marketing strategy in a highly competitive market.
You will be part of a committed, supportive and effective Team. We will offer you an induction, training, and ongoing support.
Main Responsibility
- To research and develop marketing strategies to recruit Children’s Social Workers and Foster Carers.
- Develop relationships with customers, internal and external colleagues in addition to stakeholders to assist with the recruitment of Children’s Social Care and Foster Carers.
- To manage and review the Marketing and Recruitment Strategy with Children’s Services Leadership Team, which includes managing the recruitment enquiry line, responding to all initial enquiries in a timely manner and ensure all Social Workers/ Foster Carers are sent relevant information.
- Working with Communication and Social Media colleagues to devise and implement recruitment plans, campaigns and activity.
- Be responsible for the onboarding of new recruits to Children’s Services to ensure compliance with HR and Legal processes.
The Ideal Candidate
- Good organisation and communication skills
- Knowledge of social media platforms in order to maximise recruitment.
- Degree education or a Level 4 CIM in Marketing qualification or equivalent
- Previous experience working in recruitment and marketing desirable
- Someone who is creative and can come up with campaign ideas
Package Description
We are really proud of the benefits we are able to offer our staff here at Milton Keynes Council, including:-
- Local Government Pension Scheme, considered to be one of the best employer contribution rates of 18.8%
- 27 days annual leave per year in addition to statutory and public holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years
- Holiday Purchase Scheme
- Our Professional Development Centre provides access to courses such as in-house management development programmes endorsed by the Institute of Leadership, Apprenticeship Programmes (junior and senior), coaching and mentoring and access to our Smarter Learning portal
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Health Cashplan
- MK Advantage benefits package – a range of savings on a wide range of retail, leisure and entertainment products and services such as Pizza Express, M&S, B&Q, John Lewis and Arriva Travel.
- SmartGo – Aimed at encouraging low-carbon transport and healthy lifestyle with discounted travel e.g. Halfords, Arriva, Europcar, National Railcards and Stagecoach.
- Homebuy Scheme (for eligible roles)
- Smarter working which provides the opportunity to work from various locations including from home for a proportion of your role (subject to business needs)
- A full range of family friendly policies including enhanced Maternity, Adoption and Paternity entitlements
- Childcare Subsidy
About The Organisation
Milton Keynes is a diverse, welcoming, and expanding place, built on smart ideas with even bigger plans for the future. We have world class attractions, beautiful open spaces, and a great standard of living.
Milton Keynes Council is one of the largest employers in the region, making a difference every day for local people. We’re responsible for all local government services in MK including education, housing, highways, and social services - around 240 services in all.
Our values are to be dedicated, respectful, and collaborative. If this sounds like you, join us for a stimulating and fulfilling career measured on results, and a rewarding work-life balance.
