Early Careers Talent Executive

Flex Legal Limited; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the legal sector is seeking a Talent Executive to enhance recruitment and assessment processes for Flex Trainee schemes. The ideal candidate will have a background in legal recruitment, a passion for social mobility, and excellent interpersonal skills. This role involves managing candidate experiences, supporting onboarding processes, and contributing to learning and development initiatives.

Qualifications

• Experience in legal recruitment, governance, or early careers is desirable.
• Strong EQ and passion for social mobility in the legal profession.
• Ability to manage a varied workload and proactive.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all stages of candidate hiring for Flex Trainee schemes.
• Conduct interviews via Zoom and in person.
• Develop training plans for Flex Trainees.

Skills

Legal recruitment

Social Mobility

Diversity and Inclusion

Candidate Assessment

Tools

Recruitee

Salesforce

Job description

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The Talent Executive will report to the Head of Talent and primarily assist with all aspects of candidate attraction, recruitment, and assessment for Flex Trainee, our SQE scheme, and Co Sec Trainee, our 2-year programme for aspiring Company Secretaries and Governance Officers. In time, the Talent Executive may also assist with Talent responsibilities related to Flex HQ and Learning & Development.

Experience:

Experience in one of the following areas is desirable:

• Legal recruitment
• Company Secretary/Governance
• Early Careers
• Social Mobility or Diversity and Inclusion

The role will be responsible for:

Recruitment

• Assist with all stages of candidate hiring for Flex Trainee schemes, including reviewing applications, assessing candidates, making progression decisions, conducting interviews, Assessment Centres, and offers. This role covers both our legal trainee SQE programme and our Company Secretary governance trainee programme.
• Review and respond to applications promptly to create a positive first impression of Flex.
• Research social mobility initiatives to inform future partnerships.
• Ensure recruitment management platforms, such as Recruitee, have accurate records.
• Assist with identifying and recruiting candidates for atypical trainee roles or On Demand roles requiring specific skills/experience.

Candidate Assessment

• Develop and maintain interview materials.
• Conduct interviews via Zoom and in person.
• Assist with planning, executing, and reviewing trainee Assessment Centres.
• Help review and update candidate screening tools.
• Assist in implementing hiring strategies for On Demand and Flex Trainee candidates, including setting, tracking, and reporting on targets.
• Identify opportunities to improve candidate quality and adapt sourcing approaches.
• Participate in law fairs and recruitment events with the Marketing team.
• Develop and maintain candidate recruitment materials and presentations.

Operations

• Maximize opportunities with the portal.
• Ensure candidates are onboarded effectively, with profiles fully completed on the Portal for efficient searching and matching.
• Respond promptly to candidate communications via Salesforce.
• Resolve issues in the application, screening, and onboarding processes proactively to maintain good relationships.

Trainee Placement

• Work closely with the Head of Talent to match Flex Trainees with clients.
• Assist with client calls or visits to create accurate trainee job descriptions.
• Support the Head of Talent with client proposals for Flex Trainees.

Learning & Development

• Assist with all aspects of the Flex Trainee ‘Readiness Program’; oversee engagement with facilitators, presenters, and buddies.
• Research and implement ongoing Learning & Development training plans for Flex Trainees.
• Lead pre-placement training initiatives for Flexers.
• Measure the success of readiness and training programs, demonstrating ROI.
• Contribute to L&D strategy.

Flex Legal is looking for someone who is:

• Strong EQ
• Passionate about the company’s values
• Dedicated to delivering excellent outcomes for candidates
• Motivated by improving social mobility in the legal profession
• Capable of managing a varied workload and juggling demands
• Proactive and initiative-taking
• Methodical, thorough, with high attention to detail
• Team-oriented and supportive of feedback and development culture
• Familiar with legal and/or recruitment industries
• Knowledgeable about learning and development best practices