Talent Attraction and Development Manager

Blue Octopus Recruitment Limited; Altrincham; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Altrincham is seeking a Talent Attraction and Development Manager to enhance its people-first culture. The successful candidate will lead the talent attraction team, redesign development schemes, and ensure compliance with people processes. This role is pivotal for driving growth in the Further Education sector through innovative people strategies. Competitive salary offered.

Qualifications

• CIPD qualified to chartered status or significant HR experience required.
• Experience in managing HR teams and leading talent attraction is essential.
• Skills in designing and delivering learning programs are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead Talent Attraction and Development Team to meet People and Culture ambitions.
• Redesign and launch development schemes and expand L&D initiatives.
• Manage Applicant Tracking System and ensure compliance with laws.

Skills

CIPD qualified or equivalent HR experience

Knowledge of learning and development

Advanced communication skills

Organisational and planning skills

Education

Educated to level 7

Job description

Overview

Role: Talent Attraction and Development Manager

Hours: 36.25

Salary: £47,622 - £52,389

Location: Altrincham Campus with travel to all sites

About the Role

The Talent Attraction and Development Manager will lead the delivery of a people-first culture and support TSCG's ambition to be an employer of choice within the Further Education (FE) sector. This role heads the Talent Attraction and Development Team to deliver People and Culture ambitions as detailed in the People and Culture Strategy and TSCG Deal for Colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Talent Attraction and Development Team to support TSCG's People and Culture ambitions.
• Redesign and launch the Pathway+ Development Scheme and expand Learning & Development initiatives.
• Oversee talent attraction, selection, and onboarding processes to improve the experience for new employees and ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory obligations.
• Act as a partner to senior managers to understand and address their people-related challenges.
• Provide senior business partnership services and ensure legal compliance of People processes.
• Develop and implement key People and Culture initiatives, including competency frameworks, career families, performance management, leadership development programs, and workforce planning.
• Manage the Applicant Tracking System and ensure optimal utilisation and timely reporting.
• Develop and achieve service levels and key performance indicators for the Talent Attraction and Development team.
• Lead the implementation of the job evaluation system and ensure compliance with safeguarding and safer recruitment requirements.
• Maximise the utilisation of the apprenticeship levy for both existing staff and vacancies.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation and Group policies.
• Identify and evaluate opportunities for process improvements and streamlining within areas of oversight.
• Support the Director of People and Culture with budget and financial management.
• Adhere to Group policies and procedures and demonstrate high standards of personal and professional conduct.

Skills and Experience / Qualifications

• The ideal candidate should be CIPD qualified to chartered status or possess substantial equivalent HR experience.
• Educated to level 7 or have experience demonstrating capabilities associated with a qualification at that level.
• Strong knowledge of learning and development, talent attraction, HR best practices, EDI (Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion), and employment law.
• Significant HR experience at a professional or advisory level, managing HR teams and leading talent attraction.
• Experience in managing conflict and sensitive issues, designing and delivering learning and development activities, and implementing LMS or online Career Pathway systems.
• Advanced communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills; able to work under pressure, be flexible, and work independently.
• Effective organisational and planning skills, with the ability to think ahead, prioritise, and organise work.
• Innovative, committed to personal development, and able to work cooperatively with others.

Our Values

• Ambitious: We believe in you. You can do it.
• Resilient: See the challenge. Face the challenge. Emerge even stronger.
• Collaborative: When we work together, great things happen.
• Inclusive: This place is for everyone, we all belong.
• Respectful: Full respect. For each other, ourselves, and the world around us.