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Recruitment & Talent Advisor

Application deadline
August 30, 2024 12:00 pm
Department
Human Resources
Employment type
Permanent
37 hours per week
Location
Telford College - Wellington, Telford
Salary
£30,272
Reporting to
Head of Human Resources
Potential interview date
Vacancy reference
VN1008
About the role

We have a new opportunity, on a 12-month fixed term contract, for an engaging and organised individual to join our small and friendly team as Recruitment & Talent Advisor. This new opportunity is ideal for someone who has a passion for sourcing talent and experience in maximising multiple recruitment and attraction tools on a day-to day basis.

 

Encompassing management of all stakeholders involved in the Recruitment process, working closely with hiring managers and HR colleagues to support the 360-onboarding process for each candidate to ensure a smooth and robust process.

 

An exciting opportunity requires a proactive individual, to build up networks and proactively engage within the local community to find the best talent for our college.

 

This position offers a fantastic opportunity for growth and professional development within a fast-paced and rewarding industry whilst working to a recruitment strategy tailored for the education sector.

 

For an informal chat about the role, please do not hesitate to contact Lorraine Edwards, Head of Human Resources on 01952 642525.

Key Responsibilities
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge on relevant employment legislation and inform hiring managers about changes that may potentially impact recruitment and resourcing.
  • To oversee and manage the recruitment administration and screening processes, ensuring a seamless process from initial contact to offer of employment.
  • Participate in recruitment fairs and career events and other recruitment events as required / necessary.
  • Responsible for the coordination of shortlisting and interview set-up, including finalising the schedule, calling candidates, sending invites, and liaising with managers to ensure that all paperwork is sent prior to interview

See job description for all details. 

Skills, knowledge and expertise

Qualifications and training

  • CIPD qualified to at least Level 5 (Degree or equivalent in a relevant subject area) or studying towards/willingness to study toward is essential.

Skills and expertise

  • Minimum or 2 years’ experience in a similar role within in-house recruitment.
  • Self-motivated, persistent, and diligent; a keen networker with a proven ability to headhunt and attract talent.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to work comfortably with senior colleagues
How to Apply

We look forward to receiving your application and knowing more about your qualifications, skills, personal qualities and experience that you would bring to the role and to Telford College. Please take time to review the job description.

Please complete the online application form with details of your full employment history (since leaving school, including education, employment and voluntary work) including reasons for any gaps in employment. This should also include a statement of the personal qualities and experience you believe are relevant to your suitability for the post and how this meets the job description and person specification requirements. Your application form will be re-produced in a standard format by the system (without personal identifiers) to assist us in our anonymised shortlisting process.

Under Section 7 of SVGA 2006 it is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. The college’s safeguarding policies are available here. Under KCSIE (keeping children safe in education) guidance the college is committed to all pre-employment safeguarding checks, including online checks and candidate history. Therefore, please note upon clicking to apply you agree for these checks to be completed.