Talent Acquisition Manager

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About the Role:
Reporting to the Head of Talent Acquisition, as Talent Acquisition Manager you will:

1. Oversee and optimise recruitment and selection processes within Drax.
2. Attract, assess, and hire top-quality diverse talent that aligns with Drax’s strategic objectives.
3. Collaborate closely with senior stakeholders and HRBPs as trusted advisors on TA-related strategies.
4. Create annual fulfilment strategies and oversee the fulfilment of roles across career levels (CL) 1 to 8.
5. Manage the recruitment process for executive and leadership hiring at career levels 1 and 2.
6. Manage a team of Talent Acquisition Specialists.
7. Lead by example and instil excellence in teams, using data-driven insights for performance management and efficiencies.

This is a 12 month fixed term contract opportunity. Travel between sites will be required.

Who we’re looking for:
We’re looking for an inspirational leader with a track record of managing and coaching high performing teams. You’ll also have:

1. Extensive knowledge and experience in recruitment practices across multiple labour markets and talent pools.
2. Ability to translate complex TA challenges and hiring demand into actionable solutions and recruitment plans.
3. Inspirational leadership skills with a track record of managing and coaching high-performing teams.
4. Experience communicating to C suite Level with proven ability to counsel leaders in a compelling & impactful way.
5. Commercial acumen to align talent acquisition strategies with business goals.
6. Data-driven decision-making capabilities and strong communication skills.
7. A passion for driving change and delivering exceptional candidate and hiring manager experiences.

Rewards and benefits:
As you help us to shape the future, we’ve shaped our rewards and benefits to help you thrive and support your lifestyle. If successful in this role you’ll get:

1. A discretionary bonus depending on company performance.
2. Private Healthcare with Vitality.
3. SAYE (Sharesave): discretionary scheme from time to time.
4. Personal accident cover.
5. Group personal pension plan where we’ll pay up to 10%.
6. Holiday 25 days plus bank holidays.
7. Reimbursement of the cost of your annual membership of one relevant and appropriate professional body.

We’re committed to making a tangible impact on the climate challenge we all face. Drax is where your individual purpose can work alongside your career drive. We work as part of a team that shares a passion for doing what’s right for the future. With Drax you can shape your career and a future for generations to come.

Together, we make it happen.

At Drax, we’re committed to fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected, regardless of their role. To make this a reality, we actively work to better represent the communities we operate in, foster inclusion, and establish fair processes. Through these actions, we build the trust needed for all colleagues at Drax to contribute their perspectives and talents, no matter their background. Find out more about our approach here.

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How to apply:
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