Talent Acquisition Partner – Early Years (Leicester)

RAF Association; Leicester Forest East; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 33 days’ annual leave

Health cashback plan

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free virtual GP service

Mental health and wellbeing support

Job summary

RAFAKidz, based in Leicester, is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead recruitment for nurseries and central teams. You will attract, engage and appoint great people, ensuring safeguarding and compliance across all recruitment activities.

The role offers hybrid working after probation with a minimum of three days in the office and up to two days from home, supporting RAF families and the organisation’s values.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an in‑house recruitment or talent acquisition role.
• Proven experience managing end-to-end recruitment processes.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Knowledge of safer recruitment practices, ideally within a regulated environment.
• Experience using recruitment systems (ATS) and online recruitment platforms.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and produce accurate reports.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment across nursery and central support roles.
• Create engaging and effective job advertisements.
• Source candidates through job boards, social media, CV databases and community networks.
• Screen applications and conduct initial candidate interviews.
• Coordinate interviews and selection activities with hiring managers.
• Manage offer processes and pre-employment checks.

Skills

In-house recruitment

End-to-end recruitment

Stakeholder management

Safer recruitment practices

ATS experience

Organisational skills

Tools

ATS

MS Forms

Job description

RAFAKidz, based in Leicester, is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead recruitment for nurseries and central teams. You will attract, engage and appoint great people, ensuring safeguarding and compliance across all recruitment activities.

The role offers hybrid working after probation with a minimum of three days in the office and up to two days from home, supporting RAF families and the organisation’s values.