Talent Acquisition Manager

CST Training; Dartford; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

CST Training is seeking a proactive Talent Acquisition Manager to oversee the end-to-end recruitment strategy. This remote role focuses on attracting and hiring key positions while ensuring a positive candidate experience. Join a growing company dedicated to excellence in training and talent development.

Benefits

Flexible, remote-first culture

Performance bonuses

Supportive, mission-driven team

Qualifications

• Proven success in end-to-end recruitment.
• Strong track record in hiring for sales and education roles.
• Experience organizing talent events is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the full 360 recruitment process.
• Build and maintain strong talent pipelines.
• Monitor recruitment KPIs and adapt strategies.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Talent Development

Strategic Thinking

Candidate Sourcing

Job description

Location: Remote (UK-based) - Ability to travel to Dartford for interviews.

About CST Training LTD

At CST Training, we're passionate about helping individuals and organisations grow through industry-leading qualifications in construction, leadership, health & safety, and beyond. We believe in keeping things Simple, delivering Wisdom through knowledge, and driving Innovation in everything we do. With a reputation for excellence and integrity, we're now looking to expand our team with a dedicated Talent Acquisition Manager to help us grow even further.

Role Overview

We're seeking a proactive and results-driven Talent Acquisition Manager to lead our end-to-end recruitment strategy. This is a hands-on role where you'll own the full 360 recruitment cycle, from job posting, shortlisting and candidate attraction to interviews and onboarding. You'll focus primarily on hiring high-performing Sales Executives, BDMs, Tutors, and Assessors, but may support recruitment across other departments as the business evolves.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the full 360 recruitment process, including job advertising, sourcing, screening, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding. Work with the SLT to establish current and future requirements.
• Collaborate with internal teams to understand role requirements and develop compelling job descriptions and adverts.
• Understand the compliance requirements for job roles and ensure we remain compliant.
• Use creative strategies to attract top talent, including open days, digital campaigns, LinkedIn outreach, and partnerships.
• Build and maintain strong talent pipelines for core roles (Sales, BDMs, Tutors, Assessors).
• Organise and run interview processes, ensuring candidate experience is professional and aligned with CST's values.
• Monitor recruitment KPIs and adapt sourcing strategies to optimise results.
• Manage ATS and recruitment admin, ensuring GDPR compliance.
• Identify challenges and opportunities to improve hiring processes, candidate experience, and time-to-fill metrics.
• Report regularly to senior leadership on recruitment progress and challenges.
• Facilitate a smooth onboarding process in collaboration with HR and line managers.
• Nuture new starts within the business to ensure they are progressing correctly.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience and demonstrable success in end-to-end recruitment (agency or in-house)
• Strong track record in hiring for sales and/or education-focused roles
• Confident running multiple processes independently and at pace
• Strategic thinker with hands-on delivery mindset
• Skilled in candidate sourcing and headhunting using LinkedIn and job boards with an established personal network within the training sector.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Experience organising or participating in open days, job fairs or talent events is a plus
• Comfortable working autonomously and remotely, with high accountability
• Passion for learning and talent development

Bonus & Incentives

We believe in rewarding success. You'll receive a bonus for each candidate who successfully passes their probation period, giving you a direct stake in the quality and success of your hires.

Why Join CST Training?

• Work with a growing company that genuinely lives its values
• Flexible, remote-first culture
• Be part of a supportive, mission-driven team
• Opportunity to shape the talent strategy of a respected UK training provider
• Competitive compensation and performance bonuses

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your CV and a short cover letter outlining why you're a great fit for this role.