Talent Acquisition Lead

The Forward Trust; London; Remote; GBP 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

The Forward Trust seeks a proactive Recruiter to lead their talent acquisition efforts. The role demands a strategic thinker who can navigate complexities while communicating effectively across various teams. With autonomy to shape the recruitment process, the ideal candidate will possess strong knowledge of employment law and best practices, and bring fresh ideas to enhance the talent pipeline. Offering competitive salary and extensive benefits, this position embodies a commitment to fostering positive change through dedicated recruitment for a social enterprise with a meaningful mission.

Benefits

Flexible working

Training and development opportunities

Simply Health Cashback Scheme (optional)

Season Ticket Loan Scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Crisis Loan Scheme

Electric Car Scheme

3 x Wellbeing Days

Access to Blue Light Card

25 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays

Contributory Pension Scheme

Death in Service Payment

Critical Illness Insurance

Qualifications

• Sharp knowledge of employment law, right to work, and DBS requirements.
• Experience with Eploy is preferred.
• Ability to think strategically while acting tactically.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategies for attracting and retaining talent.
• Navigate change and build strong relationships across the organization.
• Manage recruitment processes and ensure compliance with best practices.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Relationship building

Strategic thinking

Education

Knowledge of employment law

DBS requirements

Recruitment best practices

Tools

Eploy

Job description

Location: Vauxhall, Fully Remote

Salary: £37,000 Plus Benefits

Vacancy Type: Permanent Full Time

The Forward Trust is looking for more than just a recruiter. We’re after a proven communicator, a natural problem-solver, and a trusted leader who’s not afraid to roll up their sleeves.

This is a new function and we need someone who can own it.

You’ll have the autonomy to shape how we attract and retain talent, with the support of a business that is fully invested in doing things better. We need someone who is solution-focused, optimistic in the face of challenge and unflappable when navigating complexity. You’ll be comfortable making decisions, navigating change, and building strong relationships across the organisation.

Your knowledge of employment law, right to work, DBS requirements, and recruitment best practice will be sharp, current, and second nature. Experience with Eploy? Even better.

We’re Looking For Someone Who

• Can think strategically, act tactically, and communicate clearly
• Is confident managing independently, yet collaborative at heart
• Brings fresh ideas and energy, with accountability to match
• Leads with transparency, empathy, and common sense
• Can juggle 'business as usual’ and do the big-picture thinking without breaking a sweat
  
  

If you're ready to step into a role where your voice matters and your ideas will shape the future, we want to hear from you.

Please see JD attached for more information.

About Us

We are The Forward Trust, the social enterprise with charitable status that empowers people to break the often interlinked cycles of crime and addiction to move forward with their lives. For more than 25 years we have been working with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past. We believe that anyone is capable of lasting change. Our services have supported thousands of people to make positive changes and build productive lives with a job, family, friends and a sense of community.We are committed to our cause and the work we carry out as a charity. Equally the wellbeing and the employees who work for us are also important. Joining us an employee, we will offer you the following benefits -

• Flexible working
• Training and development opportunities
• Simply Health Cashback Scheme (optional)
• Season Ticket Loan Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Crisis Loan Scheme
• Electric Car Scheme
• 3 x Wellbeing Days (pro rata'd for part time employees)
• Access to Blue Light Card
• 25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays
• Contributory Pension Scheme - Employer matched contributions of up to 6% in the first two years’ service and up to 9% thereafter
• Death in Service Payment (2x annual salary)
• Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria)
  
  

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for the Forward Trust, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.