Recruitment and Talent Advisor
Salford Council
If you want to be in a busy environment where no two days are the same, love supporting people, solving problems and a natural multitasker with a passion for delivering exceptional customer service, Salford City Council wants to hear from you. Join us and help shape the future of our workforce As a Recruitment & Talent Advisor, you will play a key role in delivering a seamless, values driven recruitment experience for candidates, managers, schools, and external partners. You will be the goto expert for all things recruitment from advertising by attracting the best candidate from creating social media posts to obtaining appropriate onboarding and safeguarding checks. You will thrive here if you enjoy: Working at pace and managing competing deadlines with confidence Building strong relationships and offering trusted, people centred advice Taking ownership of your work and spotting opportunities to improve processes Creating engaging recruitment campaigns that attract diverse talent Ensuring every candidate feels valued, supported, and welcomed What you will be doing Delivering an end-to-end recruitment service that is fair, inclusive, and aligned to our values Advising managers on recruitment, safeguarding, and pre-employment checks Producing accurate employment contracts and ensuring compliance with legislation Supporting managers to use our online recruitment system effectively Responding to queries across phone, email, facetoface and virtual channels Be responsible for managing your own caseload, keeping to strict deadlines. What we are looking for Experience working in a fast paced recruitment or HR environment Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise under pressure Excellent customer service and communication skills Accuracy, attention to detail, and a methodical approach Identify areas of improvements and embrace new ways of working Have knowledge of UK Right to Work and eligibility checks Understanding of safeguarding practices and DBS processes Experience using HR or recruitment systems and Microsoft Office What we can offer you Access to over 200 online learning modules Professional development opportunities, including apprenticeships and qualifications Digital skills development through our Digital Skills Academy A supportive, values driven team where Pride, Passion, People and Personal Responsibility guide everything we do A workplace committed to inclusion, flexibility, and continuous improvement If you are ready to make a real impact, support managers and candidates, and help shape a workforce that reflects the spirit of Salford, we would love to welcome you. Want to know more about Salford? Find out about our city as a place to live, work & grow, and learn more about the amazing work we are doing. You’ll also find out about the wealth of benefits we have to offer you on our Salford pages! Privacy Statement and Data Protection
If you have any questions or would like an informal discussion about the role, please email us at: myrecruitment@salford.gov.uk
As an authority we are dedicated to improving the lives of our residents, and as an employer we are passionate about helping individuals to thrive in their work. We are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture and are proud of our professional accreditations which champion this.
Our core data protection obligations and commitments are set out in the council’s primary Recruitment and Employment Privacy Notice which can be found at https://www.salford.gov.uk/gdpr .Supporting Documents
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Location
Chorley Road, Swinton, Salford, M275DA, United Kingdom
Job ID
2708
Supporting You Through Every Step of Your Journey
We want every candidate to feel welcomed, informed and confident when applying for a role with us.
This section brings together everything you need to succeed - from guidance on writing an authentic application to understanding how to use AI responsibly.
You’ll also find information about our Greater Manchester commitments, including our inclusive employment schemes and standards, as well as tools to help you explore your potential pay, benefits and entitlements. We’re here to ensure you have the support you need at every stage.
Working for a local authority in Greater Manchester
Local authorities across Greater Manchester are proud to be part of a shared commitment to widening access to employment and ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
These commitments span a number of long‑standing schemes and initiatives designed to open doors, remove barriers and ensure all applicants feel valued and respected throughout their employment journey.
Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter
Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter
Our Guaranteed Assessment Scheme
Our Guaranteed Assessment Scheme
Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment
Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment
Greater Manchester People Inclusion Standards
Greater Manchester People Inclusion Standards
Your Pay, Your Benefits, Your Future
Explore easy‑to‑use tools that help you understand your take‑home pay and how different employment situations may affect the financial support available to you and your household.
Calculate Your Take‑Home Pay
Use this salary calculator to estimate your net pay after tax, National Insurance, and pension contributions.
Estimate your Income Tax for the current year (Gov.uk)
Check Your Benefits Entitlement
See how changes in employment, hours or salary may affect your benefits and household income.
Turn2us Benefits Calculator
Applying Authentically With AI: Our Greater Manchester Approach
Across Greater Manchester’s local authorities, we want to hear your genuine experiences, skills and motivations, expressed in your own words.
To keep our recruitment process fair and inclusive, please complete your application personally and follow the instructions carefully. AI can be used to support you - for example, to help structure your answers or as a reasonable adjustment - but your application should still reflect your authentic voice.
Applications that depend too heavily on AI‑generated content may not progress to shortlisting.
This guidance outlines acceptable and unacceptable uses of AI, along with suggestions for using it in a way that supports you while keeping your application true to you.
What Is AI and How Do We Use It Across Greater Manchester?
AI refers to technology that can create or refine content, such as text, ideas, summaries, or planning. It can help improve productivity, problem-solving, and creativity.
We’re open to using innovative digital tools where they can help us work smarter and deliver better services for our residents. However, every use of AI is carefully considered to make sure it is ethical, responsible, and aligned with public-sector values.
When it comes to recruitment, we take a human-centred approach.
This means:
A trained hiring manager reads every application
Shortlisting is based on objective criteria required for the job
Interviews are conducted in person or via teams by the hiring manager for the role
All hiring decisions are made by hiring managers, not algorithms
AI does not make decisions in our recruitment process and our managers are being upskilled to spot AI in applications, particularly when this might have been used in a way that doesn’t feel genuine. If something in an application raises a question or concern, we will test this out with assessments or at the interview stage to confirm authenticity.
Our aim isn’t to catch anyone out but to make sure we’re getting to know the real you, giving every candidate a fair chance and finding the right person for the role.
Using AI in Your Application
When it comes to job applications, what matters most to us is you. We want to see your personality, your experience, and what excites you about joining our team.
We recognise that AI can be a helpful tool to support accessibility during the application process. If you choose to use AI for support, please read the instructions carefully and make sure your application is written in your own words, reflecting your genuine skills, knowledge, experience and enthusiasm.
We’re looking forward to hearing your story.
How to use AI Effectively and Responsibly
Your application is your chance to show us:
Who you are
What you can bring
The values you hold
Why you want to make a difference
AI can help you organise your thoughts or improve clarity but it cannot express your unique voice, experiences, or motivations.
AI is most helpful when used to:
Help you structure the information you are providing to evidence the criteria
Give examples of how to use STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result)
Proof-read to highlight grammar or spelling errors
Provide inspiration if you're finding it difficult to find the right words to explain something
But remember: your honesty, lived experience, and motivations are irreplaceable.
Do’s and Don’ts for Using AI in the Recruitment Process
Do:
Use AI as a supportive tool, not a replacement
Ask AI to help tidy up your writing or clarify structure
Use it to brainstorm examples, then rewrite them in your own voice
Reflect on AI suggestions and adapt them to match your experience
Use AI to help with research, but express your understanding yourself
Don’t:
Copy and paste AI-generated content directly into your application
Let AI exaggerate or invent experience you do not have
Rely on generic statements that don’t reflect the specific role requirements
Remove your individuality, we want to hear your voice
Stay Safe When Applying
To protect yourself from recruitment scams, please only apply for roles through the official greater.jobs website and associated recruitment systems. We will never ask for your personal information outside of this process.
