About Connect2HackneyConnect2Hackney is the internal recruitment function for the London Borough of Hackney. We are a team supporting Hackney''s mission to make the borough a place for everyone. Hackney is one of the UK''s most diverse and highest-performing local authorities. We thrive on challenge and change, and we are looking for a dynamic interim leader to join us immediately to maintain our high standards of delivery.The RoleWe are seeking an experienced Interim Resourcing and Talent Acquisition Lead to provide stability during a period of concurrent leadership leave.This is a critical, dual-focus assignment. You will be stepping in to cover the essential remits of both our Strategic Lead and Resourcing and Talent Acquisition Lead. We need someone who can hit the ground running, capable of leading our established team of 9 while simultaneously driving forward key recruitment projects and managing day-to-day operations.What You Will DeliverYou will bridge the gap between high-level strategy and operational delivery. Your key priorities will be:Team Leadership: You will lead, mentor, and empower the Resourcing team, including direct line management of Recruitment Campaign Leads and oversight of Coordinators, to ensure service levels remain high and staff are supported.Operational Management: You will manage the Council''s recruitment contracts (including agency supply and executive search) and our online recruitment systems, ensuring our supply chain is credible and compl