Resourcing Lead

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The closing date is 05 February 2026

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Resourcing Team and support the Children and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) Transformation Programme. As an outstanding-rated Trust, we are committed to strengthening recruitment and people practices, embedding our vision and values with compassion, diversity and inclusion at the heart of everything we do.

Based within our People and Culture Directorate, you will directly support the CAMHS Transformation Programme. Children and Young People's Mental Health Services in Dorset are entering a period of growth, with new investment enabling us to expand and enhance services. This is a key role in attracting and recruiting the right people to make a meaningful difference to the lives of children, young people and their families.

We are seeking a dynamic, proactive and innovative individual with a passion for people and a proven track record of delivering high‑paced, customer‑focused resourcing solutions. You will enjoy thinking creatively and delivering imaginative recruitment approaches.

Strong networking and engagement skills are essential, as you will work closely with services to influence and improve recruitment approaches that support excellent patient care.

This is a part‑time role offering flexibility around hours and location; however, onsite presence and attendance at ad hoc events will be required. As part of our federated model this role is limited to applications from employees of Dorset Healthcare and Dorset County Hospital.

This is a fantastic opportunity to build skills, contribute to new initiatives and grow professionally within a supportive and forward‑thinking organisation.

To develop and deliver innovative and inclusive resourcing strategies aligned to workforce demands and safe staffing requirements.

To drive a proactive approach to recruitment, enable the Trust to respond to changing workforce demands.

To support the Head of Recruitment and Resourcing in increasing the number of applicants, reduce vacancy rates, time and cost to hire through the development of innovative and inclusive resourcing strategies.

Work collaboratively with Trust colleagues to plan Trust representation at any recruitment events.

Work collaboratively as part of the HR team, supporting the recruitment team, working alongside them when required.

To ensure adherence to all statutory and legislative requirements and promote best practice in all aspects of recruitment and selection.

Develop up to date, expert knowledge on inclusive and innovative resourcing strategies.

The post-holder will champion the Trust's Values and an inclusive consistent recruitment culture, empowering people to think differently and with long term talent acquisition in mind.

Applications from candidates that require visa sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.

At Dorset Health Care we're on a mission to empower people to make the most of their lives through our outstanding, joined‑up healthcare services. We're a dynamic, forward‑looking Trust, running 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people.

We do things differently here - it's one of the reasons the CQC rated us 'outstanding' in 2019. It's also why 95% of patients across our services say they have a good or very good experience of our services and 89% of staff feel they can really make a difference. Whether you're looking to work with us in one of our bustling market towns, vibrant urban locations, thriving seaside spots, or among the rolling hills of Dorset, there are lots of ways you can make a difference in our communities.

Our 7,000-strong workforce is at the heart of what we do and our success is a testament to our brilliant people. We're all about building a workplace for the future, we believe in equal opportunities and we celebrate diversity. We're an inclusive workplace, where everyone is welcome, everyone can be authentic,…