Locum Engagement Partner

British Veterinary Association; Bristol; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading veterinary organization seeks a Locum Engagement Partner in Bristol to manage candidate sourcing and onboarding in a remote part-time role. Responsibilities include screening applicants, collaborating with teams, and maintaining compliance, while the ideal candidate will have recruitment experience and strong interpersonal skills. Benefits include a competitive salary, 26 days annual leave, and support for employee well-being.

Benefits

Work-life balance

26 days annual leave

Pension

Discretionary Bonus

Discounted staff pet care

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Commercial awareness and prioritisation skills.
• Self-motivation and collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Manage a high volume of candidate leads.
• Conduct interviews for candidate assessment.
• Collaborate with Talent Team and external agencies.
• Negotiate induction and shift placement costs.

Skills

Proven experience in recruitment

Strong selection and assessment skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Proactive problem-solving attitude

Flexibility in working hours

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

About the role

Take full responsibility for the screening, onboarding and selection of locum leads. Ensure all candidate engagement is approached with urgency and with a consistent demonstration of the Vets Now Employer Brand.

Part-time job share - 15 hours per week, remote-Travel to support office as required.

What You'll Do

• As a Locum Engagement Partner, you'll play a pivotal role in building and nurturing our locum talent pool. You'll be responsible for managing a high volume of candidate leads, developing attraction strategies, and ensuring a seamless onboarding experience. Your day-to-day will include:
• Screening, shortlisting, and interviewing candidates to assess clinical suitability.
• Planning and coordinating timely inductions to maximise engagement.
• Collaborating closely with the in-house Talent Team and external agencies.
• Negotiating induction and shift placement costs effectively.
• Maintaining full compliance across the locum bank and managing feedback centrally.
• Driving quality and engagement through Recruitment+ and other systems.
• Advising stakeholders on GDPR and eligibility regulations.
• Meeting SLA targets for candidate contact, conversion, and induction.
• Proactively contributing ideas to improve departmental outcomes.
• Aligning strategies with our employer brand and retention goals.
• Supporting team culture and raising issues constructively.

What You'll Bring

• We"re looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about recruitment excellence. You'll bring:
• Proven experience in recruitment (agency or in-house).
• Strong selection and assessment skills.
• Commercial awareness and prioritisation skills.
• Confidence to challenge self-assessments for better business fit.
• Self-motivation and a collaborative mindset.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• A proactive, problem-solving attitude.
• Flexibility in working hours to meet business needs.
• Adaptability to changing demands.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, and quick learning of new systems.

What we offer

At IVC Evidensia we recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a competitive base salary, you will benefit from:

• Work-life balance
• 26 days annual leave
• Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
• Pension
• Discretionary Bonus
• Discounted staff pet care

Following receipt of your application, you will be contacted by one of our experienced recruitment team.

At IVC Evidensia we are a committed to Diversity, Equality, Inclusion and Belonging, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.