Recruitment Specialist

TN United Kingdom; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic recruitment leader to manage the end-to-end hiring process for leadership and management roles. In this pivotal role, you will engage with stakeholders, create action plans, and utilize talent attraction tools to ensure all vacancies are filled efficiently. Your ability to build strong relationships with candidates and internal teams will be crucial in maintaining a smooth hiring process. Join a company with over 35 years of experience in residential childcare, dedicated to achieving the best outcomes for young people through bespoke care and education.

Benefits

Enrolment in pension scheme

Cycle to work scheme

£500 'Refer a Friend' bonus

Monthly recognition awards

Casual dress code

Discounts via E-Together benefits scheme

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Day off for your birthday

Free holiday stay at Peak District holiday home

Qualifications

• Experience leading recruitment for leadership and management roles.
• Strong headhunting skills using various sourcing tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead recruitment activities for various roles across the business.
• Conduct proactive headhunting to build a talent pipeline.

Skills

Recruitment Experience

Headhunting Skills

Building Relationships

Communication Skills

Proficient in ATS

Results-oriented

Team Collaboration

Adaptability

Organizational Skills

Diplomacy

Tools

LinkedIn

Indeed

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Role Overview

You will have full responsibility for leading the end-to-end process for all leadership, management, and support services vacancies across the business. Engaging with key stakeholders and hiring managers, you will create action plans to ensure all vacancies are filled. You should have recruitment experience and thrive in a candidate-led, high-value market. Your skills should include managing longer hiring processes, engaging passive talent, and balancing multiple vacancies simultaneously. Building strong relationships with candidates and internal stakeholders as a trusted partner is essential to ensure a smooth hiring process from start to finish.

Key Responsibilities

1. Lead recruitment activities for leadership, management, and support roles across the business.
2. Utilize talent attraction tools such as LinkedIn, Indeed, and other sourcing platforms effectively.
3. Attend meetings to update recruitment progress, create action plans, and inform stakeholders and hiring managers.
4. Participate in Job Fairs/Shows and other events to enhance the Esland employer brand.
5. Conduct proactive headhunting to access passive candidates and build a talent pipeline supporting growth.
6. Support recruitment processes including screening, interview coordination, and onboarding.
7. Maintain the ATS as the primary management information source for recruitment.
8. Build and maintain strong relationships within the organization, ensuring clear communication and shared goals.
9. Aim for 85% of hires to be direct hires through internal attraction methods, minimizing agency use.

Skills, Knowledge, and Expertise

• Experience in leading recruitment for leadership, management, and support roles (e.g., finance, HR, business development).
• Proven headhunting skills using LinkedIn and other sourcing tools.
• Results-oriented with a strong performance focus.
• Ability to build effective relationships at all organizational levels and work well in a team.
• Proficient in Applicant Tracking Systems.
• Proactive, positive, resilient, and well-organized, capable of working independently.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to manage expectations.
• Adaptable to changing requirements with a positive outlook.
• Self-motivated and driven to achieve results.
• Diplomatic when handling sensitive situations and confidential information.
• Confident with IT packages.
• Enthusiastic and willing to contribute.

Desirable Skills

• Understanding of Safer Recruitment Guidelines.
• Experience with various selection tools to support effective recruitment and retention.

Benefits

• Salary up to £40,000
• Enrolment in Esland pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• £500 'Refer a Friend' bonus
• Monthly recognition awards
• Casual dress code
• Discounts via E-Together benefits scheme
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme and Online GP
• Day off for your birthday
• Free holiday stay at our Peak District holiday home

About Esland

With over 35 years of residential childcare experience, Esland operates more than 65 residential homes and five schools across various regions in England, including our online school. Supporting over 200 young people with a team of over 700 staff, we are committed to helping children achieve their best outcomes through bespoke care, education, and therapeutic services.