The closing date for applications is midnight on 11th October 2026
Interviews will be held week commencing 19th October 2026
Are you an experienced recruiter or recruitment resourcer ready to take the next step in your career?
We are looking for a proactive and confident Recruitment Consultant to provide dedicated recruitment support to our Children’s Services directorate.
You will play a key role in attracting, engaging and securing talented people, particularly to support the restructure within Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). This is a highly visible opportunity where your recruitment expertise and relationship‑building skills will make a real difference.
Working closely with hiring managers and senior leaders across Children’s Services, you will act as their dedicated recruitment partner, guiding them through every stage of the hiring process from shaping attraction strategies and advising on routes to market, through to selection, offer and onboarding. A key priority will be delivering recruitment activity for the SEND restructure, managing multiple campaigns and using data, market insight and best practice to achieve inclusive, effective and timely outcomes.
You will bring strong organisational skills, excellent communication and the confidence to influence stakeholders, alongside a genuine passion for delivering a positive candidate and hiring manager experience.
If you thrive in a fast‑paced recruitment environment, enjoy solving problems and want to develop your career in a role offering impact, variety and a clear contribution to improving outcomes for children and young people, we would welcome your application.
Our vision is to make a difference to our communities and environment. Every employee contributes to services for local people, directly or by supporting colleagues. We celebrate diversity and want residents to enjoy fulfilling, prosperous and healthy lives.
We offer a supportive place to grow your career, where your input is valued and heard. You will join a friendly, collaborative environment where ambition and innovation are encouraged.
We support flexible and hybrid working to help colleagues achieve a positive work‑life balance. We welcome applications from all backgrounds, recruit on merit and value a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Annual increments, where applicable, are usually payable on 1 April, subject to six months’ service and satisfactory performance, until the maximum spinal column point is reached.
Alongside a competitive salary, we provide:
Slough Borough Council is an inclusive employer. If you need support during the application process or reasonable adjustments for interview, please contact our Recruitment Team:
Information shared will be treated confidentially and used only to provide appropriate support throughout recruitment and beyond.
Our staff networks represent diverse colleague groups and help make the Council a place where people feel included and can thrive.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. If you require sponsorship, please note that we are unable to provide visa sponosrship for this role.
We are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. Appointments are subject to satisfactory pre‑employment checks.
Our 8 Core Skills
At Slough Borough Council, we are moving Forward Together. Our core skills reflect what we value and will form part of your interview.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Full job description from WhatJobs. Apply for this role →
Slough
Help shape the way our council connects, communicates and engages.
Explore: Recruitment Consultant jobs in Slough Recruitment Consultant jobs in the UK Specialist jobs in Slough
Worked with Verifera as a candidate or employer? Your honest review helps the next person trust verified hiring.