Specialist Passenger Solutions

The Sps; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual pay review

Smart health cover

Pension 5% matched

Employee discount scheme

Life assurance 24/7 EAP

Discounted gym membership

Job summary

The SPS is seeking a talented recruitment leader to head our attraction and talent strategy for Bridgwater operations and the future Sizewell C project. You will own the end-to-end candidate journey, develop engaging campaigns, and partner with the People team to ensure we attract, onboard and retain top talent.

You will drive workforce planning, compliance, and data-driven decision making while acting as an ambassador for the company in the community and ensuring our staffing supports business

Qualifications

• Experience in managing/leading a recruitment team.
• 3+ years experience in the recruitment industry.
• Solid ATS knowledge.
• Strong IT skills, including MS Office.
• Experience in high-volume recruitment.
• CIPD Level 3 as a minimum.
• Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the recruitment team; shape and deliver the recruitment strategy.
• Own the recruitment pipeline and workforce planning; partner with Operations.
• Build the employer brand and community campaigns; ensure compliance across recruitment.
• Use recruitment data to measure impact and continually improve attraction and retention.

Skills

Team leadership

High-volume recruitment

IT literacy

Driving licence

MS Office

Education

CIPD Level 3

Tools

ATS

MS Office

Job description

• Experience in managing/leading a Recruitment team. 3 years plus experience in the recruitment industry Solid understanding of an applicant tracking system (ATS) Good understanding of IT, including MS Office packages. Experience of managing and delivering an in-house experience. CIPD Level 3 as a minimum Experienced in high volume recruitment. Driving Licence

  SPS was formed in 2016 and serves the passenger transport needs of the EDF Nuclear Project at Hinkley Point C (HPC) in Bridgwater, the largest construction project in Europe. We are the only transport provider for the thousands of people who go to the construction site daily to work or visit. We are now bringing this experience to Sizewell C in Suffolk, providing safe, reliable, and efficient transport for its workforce. We are first and foremost a people business with our colleagues and clients at our heart. We bring together an exceptional mix of people to provide specialist passenger transport solutions, delivering excellence in all that we do. We continue to invest in our people, our services and state-of-the-art technology as we look to improve our customers' experiences. Our drivers undergo rigorous training focused on safety, responsibility, and customer service, ensuring those on board have an enjoyable journey. SPS is a division of First Bus. A key role within our HR function,

• you’ll lead our attraction and talent strategy, helping us attract and retain the very best people. From building our employer and community profile, advertising and sourcing great talent, through to selection, onboarding and retention, you’ll own the end-to-end colleague journey and help us maintain a strong, skilled and engaged team. - Duties include:

  • Lead and inspire our recruitment team, attracting exceptional people who bring the right skills, values and personality to our organisation. Shape and deliver our recruitment strategy, working closely with the People Director and Head of People to ensure we have the talent we need, when we need it. Own the recruitment pipeline, partnering with Operations to anticipate workforce needs and ensure we maintain the right level of talent and capability. Plan for the future, working with the People Director and Head of People on our end-of-project strategy, including effective communication, re-skilling and supporting colleagues through change.
  • Be our ambassador in the community, building our profile as an employer that attracts, develops and values great people. Think differently about attraction, working with Communications to create fresh, engaging and inventive campaigns that get the best talent excited about joining us. Provide insight and challenge on talent, workforce planning and recruitment trends to support informed decision-making. Use recruitment data and insight to identify opportunities, measure impact and continually improve our approach to attracting and retaining talent. Ensure full compliance across all recruitment requirements, including Right to Work, DVLA checks, safety-critical medicals, background checks and relevant legislation and company policies.

  £40000 Annual

• • Annual pay review
  • Smart health cover - our award-winning employee assistance program offers 24/7 confidential support for you and your family
  • Pension - 5% contributory pension matched by us
  • Employee retail discount scheme
  • Life assurance 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
  • Discounted Gym membership