Head of Talent & EVP- Stratford

Axis Europe; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A major service provider seeks a Head of Talent and Early Careers to lead talent acquisition and retention strategies, focusing on early careers pipelines. This role entails innovative engagement and management of talent budgets while supporting diversity initiatives within a collaborative environment.

Benefits

22 days holiday increasing with service

Long service awards

Perkbox benefits

Paid volunteer days

Qualifications

• Proven track record in leading talent acquisition and early careers programmes.
• Experience in designing diversity and inclusion hiring strategies.
• Success in developing employer branding initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement talent acquisition strategy aligned with business goals.
• Manage the talent acquisition budget effectively.
• Enhance candidate engagement through innovative recruitment tools.

Skills

Leadership

Talent Acquisition

Diversity and Inclusion

Employer Branding

Budget Management

Job description

Axis has experienced continual growth since its establishment in 1986, we’re not aiming to be the biggest service provider, however we intend to be the best. We work with some of the UK’s largest building owners, landlords & facility managers to provide strategic building repairs, planned maintenance and improvement across all property sectors.

Benefits

• Annual holiday; 22 days increases after 1 years’ service to a maximum of 5 days
• Long service awards; continuous service at key achievements are rewarded
• Perkbox; from free coffees and cinema tickets to trips away and much more
• Volunteer day; paid yearly volunteer days for a worthy cause
  
  

The Role

The Head of Talent and Early Careers is responsible for designing and executing talent acquisition and retention strategies to attract, develop, and retain high-performing employees. With a particular focus on early careers pipelines, this role ensures the organisation has the right talent to meet future workforce needs.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership & Governance - Develop and implement a comprehensive talent acquisition and retention strategy aligned with business goals and lead Early careers programme.
• Operational Excellence - Talent Pipeline Management& Early Careers Strategy: Ensure a steady supply of high-potential candidates and oversee EC strategy
• Financial Accountability - Budget Management: Manage the talent acquisition budget, ensuring cost-effective hiring practices.
• Customer & Stakeholder Engagement - Candidate & community engagement: Enhance engagement through AI-driven recruitment tools and partner with the Social Value Team to coordinate talent initiatives .
• People & Team Development - Build and mentor a high-performing talent and early careers team.
• Innovation and Continuous Improvement - AI & Data-Driven Hiring: Utilise AI to improve recruitment insights, reduce bias, and enhance hiring decisions.
  
  

Requirements:

• Proven track record in leading talent acquisition and early careers programmes within a complex organisation.
• Experience in designing and implementing diversity and inclusion hiring strategies.
• Demonstrated success in developing employer branding initiatives to attract top talent.
• Experience managing hiring budgets and measuring recruitment ROI.
  
  

This list of responsibilities and requirements are not exhaustive, and some degree of flexibility is required to support the success of the department.

If this opportunity interests you we would love to hear from you, what are you waiting for!

Many faces, One Axis

We value diversity in our business and actively support and celebrate it for the benefit of our employees, clients, and community. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and embrace diversity above all.

If you need any accommodations during our hiring process, please let us know in your application. Our goal is to meet your needs and make the assessment process fair and transparent.

Please note we do not require any agency support, any unsolicited CVs will be considered as a gift.