Resourcing Officer - Fixed Term

About the Role

Are you passionate about recruitment and creating an outstanding candidate experience? Do you have an eye for talent and a commitment to ethical hiring practices?

Avara Foods is looking for a highly competent and motivated Resourcing Officer to join our team based at our Hereford site, to cover a period of Maternity leave on a fixed term basis (9-12 months). You will predominately be responsible for recruitment across our Agricultural and Central functions.

Purpose of the Role

The Resourcing Officer will manage end-to-end recruitment processes, ensuring compliance with legal and ethical standards, while building strong talent pipelines for both immediate and future needs. You will lead recruitment initiatives, coach hiring managers, and champion internal mobility and succession planning.

Key Responsibilities of a Resourcing Officer

• End-to-End Recruitment: Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for salaried, hourly and early career talent roles, from attraction to onboarding.
• Ethical and Legal Compliance: Ensure all recruitment activities adhere to Avara’s ethical standards and UK employment legislation, including Right to Work checks and GDPR compliance.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with hiring managers and senior leaders to understand workforce needs and deliver effective solutions.
• Internal Succession & Talent Development: Develop talent pools and succession plans to support career progression and internal mobility.
• Data & Insights: Provide recruitment metrics and market insights to inform decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Budget Management: Ensure cost-effective recruitment strategies and demonstrate ROI.
• Employer Brand & Attraction: Promote Avara Foods at recruitment fairs and through digital channels to attract diverse talent.
• Process Excellence: Maintain ATS accuracy and compliance, and recommend innovative recruitment strategies.

What We’re Looking For 

• • Proven experience in high-volume recruitment and/or in-house talent acquisition.
  • Strong leadership skills with experience managing or mentoring a recruitment team.
  • Excellent knowledge of UK employment law, Right to Work regulations, and ethical recruitment practices.
  • Ability to build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships.
  • Strategic mindset with experience in succession planning and talent development.
  • Strong communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ATS systems.
  • Flexible approach to working hours to support a 24/7 operation.

  Competencies required as a Resourcing Officer

  • Ethical Practice: Demonstrates integrity and fairness in all recruitment activities.
  • Compliance & Governance: Ensures adherence to legal and company standards.
  • Leadership: Inspires and develops team capability.
  • Talent Development: Actively supports internal mobility and succession planning.
  • Data-Driven Decision Making: Uses insights to improve recruitment outcomes.
  • Stakeholder Management: Builds trust and collaboration across the business.

  What’s in it for You as a Resourcing Officer?

  • Competitive salary and benefits
  • 31 days holiday, 6% pension,
  • Private medical cover for self
  • Opportunities for personal and professional development.
  • A secure, supportive, and progressive working environment.