HR Recruitment Specialist (Freelance/Contract)

Organisation Development & Research Limited (ODRL); London; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organisational psychology consultancy in London is seeking an experienced HR Recruitment Specialist to enhance its talent acquisition strategies, particularly in public sector recruitment. This contract-based role involves developing outreach strategies, managing recruitment processes, and collaborating with stakeholders to attract top-tier candidates. Join a forward-thinking team and contribute to high-impact projects while working remotely with a flexible schedule.

Benefits

Flexible schedule

Remote working opportunities

Contribution to high-impact projects

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in talent acquisition, focusing on public sector recruitment.
• Strong data management skills, including secure handling and editing of recruitment data.
• Proficient in ATS and Microsoft tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop outreach strategies and manage job advertisements.
• Coordinate the end-to-end selection process and create shortlists.
• Collaborate with hiring managers on recruitment processes.

Skills

Communication

Data Management

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree (minimum 2:1 or equivalent)

Chartered membership of a professional HR body (e.g., CIPD or equivalent)

Tools

Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Office

Job description

HR Recruitment Specialist (Freelance/Contract)

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About ODRL

Established in 1996, ODRL is a leading organisational psychology consultancy dedicated to enhancing and sustaining performance in public and private sector organisations. Our work focuses on sustainable culture change, talent assessment, and leadership development. We offer a stimulating and intellectually engaging environment that values diversity, innovation, and collaboration.

The Role

We are looking for an experienced HR Recruitment Specialist to support ODRL’s internal growth and consultancy projects. This is a contract-based opportunity for a seasoned recruiter to apply their expertise in talent acquisition, particularly within the public sector for middle senior management roles, to attract top-tier candidates who align with our mission of building resilient, high-performing organisations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute outreach strategies across channels such as social media, job boards, networking events, and talent communities.
• Draft, post, and manage engaging job advertisements that reflect role requirements and organisational culture.
• Review applications and create shortlists aligned with both client expectations and best-fit criteria.
• Coordinate and manage the end-to-end selection process, including scheduling interviews and conducting initial screenings.
• Collaborate with hiring managers and stakeholders to support decision-making.
• Design tailored interview guides for a range of roles.
• Continuously improve recruitment processes through data insights and market intelligence.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (minimum 2:1 or equivalent).
• Chartered membership of a professional HR body (e.g., CIPD or equivalent).
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in talent acquisition, with a strong emphasis on public sector recruitment.
• Deep understanding of public sector recruitment frameworks, standards, and culture.
• Proficient with applicant tracking systems (ATS).
• Strong data management skills, including secure handling and editing of recruitment data.
• Competent in Microsoft Teams and Office
• Experience in stratifying data.
• Exceptional communication skills – both written, verbal and listening.
• Strong stakeholder management and ability to work independently.

Why Join ODRL?

• Work remotely with a flexible schedule
• Contribute to high-impact projects in the public sector
• Be part of a forward-thinking team with a shared commitment to excellence and innovation
• Opportunity to influence and enhance organisational capability through strategic talent acquisition

We look forward to receiving your application and thank you for your interest in ODRL.

With best wishes,

ODRL Team

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

  Business Consulting and Services

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