Job Description

Full
We're reimagining work/life balance - and you could be part of it.
At OFG, we're proud to be part of the 4-Day Working Week trial - a bold step toward giving our teams more time to recharge, refresh, and enjoy life outside of work.
That means you could be working 80% of your usual hours, while still earning 100% of your pay.
If the trial proves successful, we'll roll out the 4DWW across the Group - making now the perfect time to join #TeamOFG and help shape the future of work.
Job Title: Resourcer
Salary: Up to 26,000 per annum not pro rata (dependent on experience and qualifications)
Location: Hybrid - Bolton (2 days in office per week)
Contract: Fixed Term Contract- 15 Months
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Mon-Fri 9-5
We are looking for a Resourcer to join our Central team to search and source for the best talent, work on continuous improvement strategies and maintain incredible stakeholder relationships.
Outcomes First Group is currently going through an exciting period of growth and we require someone who is used to recruiting to niche and specialist roles and using their own initiative to attract talent in new and interesting ways.
What you'll do:

• Proactively search for and pool talent for senior and specialist, live and future vacancies
• Reduce agency spending and raise brand awareness in key markets. Partner with the Resourcing Team to complement other direct sourcing methods and develop talent pools for key future vacancies
• Review continuous improvement projects and share ideas
• Maintain relationships with Stakeholders, being on hand to assist when needed.
• Uphold the Group's commitment to safeguarding the children and young people in our care by championing our safer recruitment standards

What we're looking for:

• Continuous improvement experience
• Previous experience in taking recruiting manager briefs on key roles
• Proven experience in searching for candidates using a variety of different platforms and qualifying candidates before presenting them to the stakeholders
• The ability to develop and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders
• A firm understanding of advertising content and methods and able to generate further ideas and trial them
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Shortlisting and interviewing experience

Why join Outcomes First Group?
About the Group
Outcomes First Group is the largest independent provider of high quality special needs education and care. We are a vital part of local communities in England, Scotland and Wales with a renowned reputation for quality and positive outcomes for the people we educate and care for.
We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the fifth year running.
Our divisional brands include Acorn Education, Options Autism, Blenheim Schools and Momenta Connect.
Our Vision
Empower every child, whatever their ability, with a world-class education that nurtures potential, inspires lifelong learning, and equips them to thrive in a diverse and evolving world.
Our Mission
We commit to unlocking our pupils' potential through personalised learning, innovation, and opportunity, supporting growth and aspirations.
Our Promise
We Listen.
We never assume.
We work together.
To make the remarkable happen.
We are accountable.
To each other and for one another.
Benefits
Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you'll get an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• "Your Wellbeing Matters" - access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
• Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.

And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that's right for you, including:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100's of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all employees to share this commitment and undertake appropriate checks.
All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Please note: 4DWW is subject to successful completion of your probation period and is not a contractual benefit.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.