External Resource Business Partner

We are a Global Recruitment specialist that provides support to the clients across EMEA, APAC, US and Canada. We have an excellent job opportunity for you.

Job Title: External Resource Business Partner
Location: London - Hybrid
Duration: Until 02/11/2026
Rate: £268 per day Inside IR35

Job Description:

Role Focus
As External Resources Business Partner (ERBP) UK, you will be working extensively across the business, managing all elements of contingent workforce engagement across the UK business, with the primary aim of delivering contingent workers with the right experience at the right price to support client's internal business objectives.
You will be accountable for the sourcing, selecting and maintaining of contingent workers delivered by the offshore Group Procurement Service Delivery Centres)
You will work in close cooperation the external staffing partners, internal stakeholders and the offshore teams, driving the success of the service and responsible for the sourcing strategy, contracting and compliance of contingent workers.

You will:
Be accountable for business intimacy in areas with high contractor demand (eg big accounts, bids).
Understand business needs, transferring that knowledge between your internal stakeholders and Service Delivery operational team members, and ensuring fulfilment of roles according to SLAs.
Coordinate the right level of service delivery from offshore teams
Be responsible for meeting business expectations regarding service delivery, problem resolution and priority management
Manage your supply base proactively, review new suppler requests, ensure it is fit for purpose and review supplier performance
All whilst enforcing guiding your internal and external stakeholders towards process and policy compliance.

Responsibilities
Responsible for ensuring the globally aligned target operating model is being implemented locally
Responsible for Group Procurement policy compliance in the UK eg reduction of named subcontractors, mitigation of inflationary impact, PSL compliance/coverage, Freelancer Gateway/Direct Sourcing increase
Responsible for ensuring a fit for purpose sourcing strategy is executed with the to select the right route to market to deliver quality, faster and competitive contingent workers at pace
Ensure correct capacity and support model within Service Delivery Centre operational teams to deliver SCSC services and external subcontractors to meet business demand.
Supporting your internal stakeholders and Service Delivery Centre operational teams in understanding business needs and ensure they provide the right level of support and a seamless service.
Engage with Business Unit and Account stakeholders around resource planning activities, possible new projects requiring contractors to be staffed and deliver bid support towards the acquisition of new business and securing additional revenue.
Address all the blocking points with the relevant stakeholders and seek resolution.
First escalation point for any issues that cannot be resolved by your operational team members eg
o Liaise with Delivery teams to ensure candidates proposed are being reviewed/interviewed/extensions confirmed to accelerate turnaround time.
o Realistic budget/rate setting for roles
Responsible for customer satisfaction of the internal SCSC for the dedicated Market Units and Accounts.
Responsible for the local supply chain with your preferred or potential suppliers in terms of:
o Develop a clear and regular pattern of supplier relationship management to drive day to day business efficiency and a culture of continuous improvement.
o Contract negotiations and management
o Cost including responsibility for attaining savings targets
o Compliance eg IR35 and AWR compliance, clients Group Procurement Policy ie signed SSC's, ESG clauses
o Supplier Performance Reviews
o Bid support & delivery

Who are we looking for?
§ At least 5 years of relevant working experience
§ Good knowledge of IT profiles,
§ Good commercial and negotiation skills.
§ Convincing personality with a strong backbone to deliver (your) results.
§ Being pro-active and result oriented.
§ Being able to easily connect with people and building relationships with your internal and external partners.
§ Work experience with multinational teams is a nice to have
§ Experience with SAP Fieldglass as our VMS system is a nice to have.

If you are interested in this position and would like to learn more, please send through your CV and we will get in touch with you as soon as possible. Please note, candidates are often Shortlisted within 48 hours.