Talent Acquisition Lead

Role type

Police Staff

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Contract duration

Fixed Term Contract, Permanent

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Contract type

Full Time or Part Time

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Location

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Grade/scale

Competitive

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Find out if you are eligible

Vetting \| Wiltshire Police

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Risk assessed factors

DSE use (for a substantial part of work), Lone working, Prolonged sitting / standing

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Closing date

04/07/2026, 23:55

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Job description

About us

At Wiltshire Police, we are dedicated to making our community a safer place for everyone. Our team is committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and service. We believe in creating a supportive and inclusive environment where every member can thrive and make a meaningful impact. Whether you’re just starting your career or looking to advance, Wiltshire Police offers a range of opportunities to grow and develop. Join us, and be part of a team that values courage, compassion, and dedication to public service. Help us to keep Wiltshire safe.

Wiltshire has lots of layers \- prehistoric stones, wartime bunkers, secret trails and hidden churches. But behind all of that, keeping our community safe across the years are generations of quiet police work. Some of it heroic, some of it worrying, but all of it real.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer, and we’re committed to building an inclusive, diverse community that celebrates and welcomes everyone.

If there are any adjustments we could make to the recruitment and selection process to support you, please let us know

About the role

As a Talent Acquisition Lead with Wiltshire Police, you will lead and support recruitment activity across a diverse range of roles and hiring campaigns. Working closely with hiring managers and stakeholders, you will develop attraction and recruitment strategies, provide expert advice, and deliver successful hiring outcomes. You will ensure an efficient, inclusive, and positive recruitment experience for candidates and managers throughout the recruitment process.

What you will be doing

End\-to\-End Recruitment: Own the recruitment process from strategy creation to on boarding, ensuring a smooth experience for all stakeholders.

Collaboration: Work with various departments, including Vetting, Occupational Health, L\&D, IT, and Uniforms, to coordinate and streamline the on boarding process.

KPI Management: Monitor and report on key performance indicators such as time to offer, time to hire, and candidate management.

Proactive Sourcing: Utilise multiple channels to identify and attract top talent, including headhunting and advising on market trends.

Relationship Building: Foster strong relationships with hiring managers, providing guidance and support to meet their recruitment needs.

Labour Market Intelligence: Use data to inform decision\-making and improve recruitment practices.

Talent Acquisition Best Practices: Advocate for inclusive hiring practices and promote our brand as an employer of choice.

Compliance: Ensure adherence to ATS governance and maintain high data accuracy.

Continuous Improvement: Participate in recruitment events, represent the organisation, and work on projects to enhance our recruitment function.

About you and your experience

Essential Qualifications:

CIPD Level 3 qualification or relevant experience in HR/Recruitment.

Essential Experience:

Proven track record in end\-to\-end recruitment.

Development of effective recruitment strategies.

Working with KPI's in a recruitment context.

Sourcing candidates across various platforms and/or effective volume pipeline management

Stakeholder management

Strong ability to make data led decisions across volume or non volume hiring i.e (drop off rates, conversion rates, interview to offer ratio)

Skills and Attributes:

Proficiency in Microsoft 365\.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Ability to analyse trends and make data\-driven decisions.

Innovative problem\-solving skills and attention to detail.

Ability to prioritise tasks and meet tight deadlines.

Knowledge:

Awareness of equality and diversity issues.

Understanding of confidentiality and data protection laws.

What we offer

• Excellent career development opportunities


• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 30 days


• Hybrid working


• Flexi hours scheme


• Free On\-Site Gym membership


• Physical and mental well\-being support


• Generous Pension scheme

Please note, all roles will be subject to a vetting procedure, some roles due to the nature of their work, will require additional security clearance.

Depending on the number of applications received, we reserve the right to close this role early.

We are proud of being a truly inclusive organisation who provides fair and equal consideration to all of our applicants. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all ages, genders, ethnicities, nationalities, disabilities, sexual orientation, religions or beliefs and of neuro divergence.

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Important information before you commence an application

Please ensure you allow time to complete your application fully as part complete pages do not autosave and the application system only remains active on a single page for a period of 60 minutes.

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You may require the following detail to complete this application form:

National Insurance Number

Identification Detail e.g. passport

Address information

Referee information

Full employment history including dates and any qualifications you may have attained

Tattoos \- you will also be requested to provide photos and describe of any visible tattoos you have

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You may require the following documents to complete this application form:

A Passport style photograph

A copy of your photo card driving licence

A downloaded DVLA summary showing full driving record

A copy of your paper driving licence counterpart (Northern Ireland only)

A copy of your British Passport or birth certificate (if a candidate does not have a passport, then they may use their birth certificate, but will need to provide a copy of a British passport once they have obtained one.)

Copies of your qualifications relating to English and Maths (only). If applying for the Degree Holder Police Constable Apprenticeship, you will need a copy of your Degree Certificate.

Clear, colour photos of any non\-intimate tattoos

Formal translation from a reputable source for any foreign language or symbol tattoos

Any paperwork relating to discharged debts, CCJ, bankruptcy etc

Deed poll certificate for any name changes

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