Talent Acquisition Specialist

Lanes Infrastructure; Worthing; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Lanes Infrastructure as a Talent Acquisition Specialist, where you will lead recruitment efforts for our Utility Division. With a focus on collaboration and support, this role offers a chance to shape recruitment strategies while benefiting from professional development opportunities in a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

24 days holiday plus bank holidays

Health cash plan

Onsite parking

Auto enrolment pension scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in talent acquisition or recruitment essential.
• Experience in drainage, utilities, or retail beneficial.
• Full UK driver's licence required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct interviews and candidate assessments.
• Manage recruitment paperwork and data.
• Build talent pools and maintain stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Organisation

Interpersonal Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Adaptability

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

At Lanes Group nothing is more important than the health, safety and well-being of our people and our customers. It’s a major reason we are the UK’s largest independent specialist infrastructure delivery partner of choice with a turnover in excess of £530 million, (EBITDA £45m), with over 4,000 brilliant people and a countrywide network of operational locations. Our services cover the majority of the FTSE 100 & 250 respectfully.

Strong leadership being at our heart, supporting our people ensuring they are engaged with purpose, rewarded and recognised whilst delivering absolute exacting operational excellence being a leading entity and enviable delivery team embracing quality and compliance in our overarching delivery, one of our fundamental key differentiators.

In this critical role of ensuring our organisation is known for being the best in everything we do, known for leaving a legacy of absolute quality and compliance and keeping our promises at all times is our absolute mantra.

We operate 24/7 and as such you are required to work flexible hours, weekends and participate in an on-call rota. Full training / PPE / use of company equipment will be provided to ensure that all our staff have the right tools, competency, and confidence to undertake the work to Lanes’ high standard of operation regardless of background or previous experience.

Reporting to the Head of People, the Talent Acquisition Specialist will design, develop and deliver strategic resourcing for Lanes in line with the Southern Water contract, ensuring business needs are delivered and the company’s objectives are aligned with all internal policies and procedures. Delivering full 360 recruitment throughout the Waste Network contract whilst creating and maintaining a robust talent pool to deliver a consistent succession pipeline.

Position: Talent Acquisition Specialist

Location: Customer Solutions Centre, Durrington (Worthing, West Sussex); Please note this role is in office only. You may be required to travel to depots on our network based in Tonbridge, Millbrook, Fairlee and Crawley as and when required.

For training purposes, you will be required to travel to Slough around three days a week for up to three months (expenses paid).

Job Type: permanent, full-time

Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours (start times to be discussed on interview)

Salary: competitive, depending upon experience

Benefits: 24 days holiday (plus bank holidays); health cash plan; onsite parking; auto enrolment pension scheme.

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE

About The Role

Due to continued growth and development, we are now looking for customer focused people to join us in our Utility Division, working on our Southern Water contract service to deliver real and effective solutions to recruitment problems.

• Arrange and conduct interviews and candidate assessments centres.
• Confirming with candidates that they will be still attending their interview and rearranging if needed.
• Posting and amending job adverts which includes altering advert descriptions, reducing / increasing head count, changing managers...
• Searching job boards for candidates who may not have applied but whose skill set matches our vacancies.
• View and prepare applicants eligibility and drivers checksprior to offering.
• Preparing induction paperwork including the referencing of applicants.
• Keep recruitment paperwork updated and relevant, including but not limited to application forms, GDPR consent and interview note templates.
• Managing relationships with internal stakeholders.
• Partnering with Southern Water to build talent pools for various areas of the business.
• Work with closely with stakeholders on campaigns to attract new applicants.
• Attend manager meetings to gain an understanding of recruitment needs (when required).
• Manage, audit and update the recruitment system and trackers in line with applicants and roles to provide detailed data to the Head of People and Senior Leadership Team.
• Conduct training for managers, support staff and aspiring leaders to guide them to do their own interviews, following our recruitment processes.
• Conduct exit interviews with leavers to provide insights to address any differences in the market.
• Keep up to date on changes in UK Employment Law, best practice and employment market trends.
• Acting as main point of contact for all recruitment issues across the network.
• Respond to ad hoc recruitment queries on a day-to-day basis.
• Be aware of all Lanes Group policies and your responsibilities towards them.
• Embrace and promote Lanes Group values and culture.
• Undertake ad hoc projects, tasks or duties as and when required or requested by the Senior Leadership Team.
  
  

So if you enjoy working in a dynamic team, providing expert recruitment support across the business, where no two days are the same and want to join a growing company that values your expertise - while also investing in your professional development and career progression - then we are the right Company for you.

What is essential is the ability to work proactively and professionally, quickly assessing recruitment issues and delivering practical and efficient solutions to support both employees and managers, ensuring a positive and productive workplace.

About You

The ideal candidate will have effective organisation skills and the ability to multitask and prioritise your workload is important. Having strong interpersonal, relationship building, networking skills and communication is crucial to the role as is having a professional demeanour to engage with all stakeholders. Being proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and strong attention to detail is imperative. Adaptability and flexibility is key.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Previous experience as a talent acquisition specialist, recruitment consultant staffing specialist or similar is essential
• Experience in the drainage, utilities or retail industry will be beneficial
• A full UK drivers licence
  
  

At Lanes Group, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. We believe that our differences make us stronger and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from underrepresented groups. Join us in our commitment to creating a more inclusive and diverse world.

Lanes Group are a signatory of the 'Charter for Employer Positive About Mental Health' run by Mindful Employer.