Strategic Recruitment Lead for Schools

SEEAT; Thundersley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

South East Essex Academy Trust (SEEAT) is seeking an experienced Recruitment Manager to lead and develop end-to-end recruitment across our Trust. You will balance hands-on delivery with strategic thinking and continuous improvement, working closely with the Director of People and Operations and school leaders to attract exceptional colleagues.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience managing recruitment campaigns, strong organisational and communication skills, and the ability to drive

Qualifications

• Proven experience of managing end-to-end recruitment processes and delivering successful recruitment campaigns.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple vacancies, competing priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including confidence in working with senior leaders and stakeholders.
• Experience of developing engaging recruitment advertising and effective candidate attraction strategies.
• Confidence in using recruitment platforms, digital systems and technology to support recruitment activities.
• A commitment to providing a positive and professional experience for candidates and hiring managers.
• An understanding of fair recruitment practices, equality, diversity and inclusion.
• A proactive, adaptable and collaborative approach, with the confidence to take ownership and drive improvements.

Responsibilities

• Leading and coordinating recruitment campaigns across the Trust, from vacancy planning and advertising through to appointment and onboarding.
• Developing creative and effective approaches to candidate attraction, advertising and employer branding.
• Working collaboratively with school leaders and hiring managers to understand recruitment needs and deliver timely, high-quality solutions.
• Managing candidate communications, application processes, interview arrangements and selection activities.
• Ensuring recruitment processes are efficient, inclusive, professional and compliant with safer recruitment and safeguarding requirements.
• Leading and supporting the HR Administrator to deliver an excellent recruitment service.
• Identifying opportunities to improve recruitment systems, processes and candidate experience.
• Building relationships and exploring new approaches to attract talented professionals to our schools.

Job description

South East Essex Academy Trust (SEEAT) is seeking an experienced Recruitment Manager to lead and develop end-to-end recruitment across our Trust. You will balance hands-on delivery with strategic thinking and continuous improvement, working closely with the Director of People and Operations and school leaders to attract exceptional colleagues.

The ideal candidate will have proven experience managing recruitment campaigns, strong organisational and communication skills, and the ability to drive