Academic Recruitment Specialist

JR United Kingdom; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a driven Academic Recruitment Specialist to lead end-to-end hiring for academic roles within UK higher education. This role involves managing high-volume recruitment campaigns and building strong partnerships with academic departments. The ideal candidate will excel in delivering recruitment KPIs and ensuring an excellent candidate experience. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will make a significant impact on shaping the future of academic staffing in the UK. If you're passionate about recruitment and education, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in academic recruitment within UK higher education.
• Strong organisational and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for academic staff across higher education institutions.
• Lead high-volume recruitment initiatives including open days and hiring events.

Skills

Academic staff recruitment

Stakeholder management

Campaign delivery

Organisational skills

Job description

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Client:

Salt

Location:

england, United Kingdom

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Other

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Yes

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

Job Title: Academic Recruitment Specialist - 12 Month Contract

Location: London Preferred, but UK (Flexible/Hybrid)

Job Description:

We are seeking a driven and results-oriented recruiter with proven experience in academic staff recruitment within UK higher education. Whether operating in-house or through an agency, you will lead end-to-end hiring for academic roles across universities and colleges, including senior education professionals. The ideal candidate will excel in delivering large-scale recruitment campaigns, managing academic open days and assessment centres, and consistently achieving recruitment KPIs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for academic staff and senior education roles across higher education institutions.
• Lead high-volume and campaign-based recruitment initiatives, including open days and academic hiring events.
• Build strong partnerships with academic departments, HR, and leadership teams to understand hiring needs.
• Develop and execute strategic sourcing plans to attract top academic talent.
• Monitor and meet performance metrics and KPIs while ensuring an excellent candidate experience.
• Stay up to date with sector trends and relevant UK compliance and employment practices in HE recruitment.

Requirements:

• Proven experience recruiting academic staff in UK higher or further education (agency or in-house).
• Strong organisational, stakeholder management, and campaign delivery skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple vacancies and recruitment timelines effectively.
• Results-focused, with a strong track record of meeting recruitment targets and KPIs.
• Confident in planning and leading academic recruitment campaigns and events