Talent Acquisition Manager

Felix; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Felix is recruiting for a Head of People and Culture in the UK. This hybrid role, based in Greater London, manages 35 hours per week (Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm) and leads recruitment across the charity, reducing agency reliance and driving cost-effective hiring.

You will partner with Hiring Managers and HR Business Partners to deliver inclusive, efficient recruitment. You will develop hiring capability, oversee social media recruitment, ATS usage, and interview processes to attract exceptional talent

Qualifications

• Experience recruiting and managing people in-house.
• Experience influencing at senior level.
• Excellent knowledge of social media as a recruitment channel.
• Able to work in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Recruitment of all roles across the charity; lead briefing sessions with Hiring managers and HR Business Partners.
• Upskill hiring managers to lead recruitment activities including interviewing techniques and policy compliance.
• Create and post innovative Job Adverts.
• Increase use of social media channels for recruitment.
• Assist with interview, assessment and offer administration.
• Manage recruitment agencies as required.
• Support the Sr OD Manager with succession planning.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders using data to influence decisions.
• Build relationships with local authorities and community groups to enhance reputation.
• Maintain high organisation and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Recruitment strategy

Interview techniques

Policy compliance

Social media recruiting

LinkedIn

Job boards

Application Tracking Systems

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Relationship building

Tools

LinkedIn

Job boards

Applicant Tracking Systems

Job description

Reporting to:Head of People and Culture

Contract Type:Permanent

Location:Hybrid

Hours/Days per week:35 hours, Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm

Requirements:Felix can only employ applicants who currently have the right to work in the UK. As part of our safer recruitment policy, we do ask questions regarding unspent criminal records

We are Felix

We bring people together to rescue, repurpose, and share surplus food that would otherwise go to waste, turning an environmental problem into a social opportunity.

Together with 16 other independent charities, 18,000 volunteers, and thousands of partners, we are the UK’s food rescue network, supporting 1.5 million people across the country.

We‘re about fuller plates, fuller communities, and fuller lives.

Purpose of the Job

To lead and deliver Felix’s direct recruitment strategy, attracting, sourcing and securing exceptional talent across the organisation. The role will reduce reliance on agency recruitment, enhance cost-effectiveness, and build hiring capability by partnering with and developing Hiring Managers to make confident, inclusive and effective recruitment decisions.

Duties and Responsibilities

Your normal duties and responsibilities will be set out in your job description. However, the charity may require you to perform other duties from time to time.

• Responsible for the recruitment of all roles across the charity in all functions, leading recruitment briefing sessions with Hiring managers and HR Business Partners.
• Upskilling hiring managers to confidently lead recruitment activities, including interviewing techniques and policy compliance
• Creating and posting innovative Job Adverts
• Increasing the use of our social media channels
• Assisting with interview, assessment and offer administration.
• Managing recruitment agencies as required.
• Support the Sr OD Manager with succession planning.
• Previous Recruitment and People Management experience in an in-house role with expertise in influencing at senior level
• Excellent working knowledge of social media as a platform to drive recruitment activity
• Have an excellent working knowledge of LinkedIn, Job boards and Application Tracking Systems
• Good level of computer skills
• A Love for Data and using the data to influence your immediate Manager and other senior stakeholders.
• A creative approach and ability to work with local authorities and community groups to add value and build our reputation
• Ability to work in a fast paced, target driven environment
• Excellent relationship building skills
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Confident face to face and telephone manner

Equity Diversity Inclusion & Belonging

At Felix, we are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in everything we do. We value the unique contributions of every individual and strive to create a respectful, inclusive environment free from discrimination or prejudice. Our commitment extends to all employees, and volunteers, ensuring equal opportunities for everyone, regardless of background or characteristics.