Academic Recruitment Specialist

Salt; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is looking for an Academic Recruitment Specialist to manage full-cycle recruitment for academic roles across UK higher education institutions. The ideal candidate will excel in delivering large-scale recruitment campaigns, managing academic hiring events, and achieving recruitment KPIs. This role offers flexibility with a preference for London-based candidates but is open to applicants from across the UK.

Qualifications

• Proven experience recruiting academic staff in UK higher education.
• Strong organisational and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Organisational Skills

Stakeholder Management

Campaign Delivery

Results Focused

Education

Experience in UK Higher Education Recruitment

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