Talent Engagement Specialist - 6 month Fixed Term Contract

Opencast | B Corp™; Newcastle upon Tyne; Híbrido; GBP 40 000 - 60 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

7% employer pension contribution

Share options

Discretionary bonus

25 days' holiday

Life happens days

Resumo da oferta

Opencast is a purpose-driven digital and technology consultancy. As a Talent Engagement Specialist, you will own the end-to-end hiring journey to attract diverse talent across the UK, building pipelines and guiding candidates through onboarding.

You will work with Marketing to craft job adverts, manage agency partnerships, apply IR35 knowledge, and support contractors. This role is a 6-month Fixed Term contract with on-site HQ and hybrid flexibility.

Responsabilidades

• Build and maintain Opencast's talent network and diverse pipelines - including our contingent workforce - proactively identifying talent across the UK through direct outreach, networking, referrals and events, in line with our hiring strategy
• Support end-to-end recruitment delivery across permanent and contingent hiring, partnering with Talent Engagement Partners, our Contingent Workforce Manager and hiring managers to plan and deliver against forecast and workforce plans
• Apply knowledge of IR35 to carry out accurate determinations, manage contractual arrangements and oversee timesheet processes for contingent engagements
• Implement robust, values-led assessment processes - reviewing applications, conducting interviews and managing the full candidate journey to ensure clear communication, timely feedback, accurate system records and the proactive removal of bottlenecks
• Build our direct hiring capability, creating job adverts and candidate content with our Marketing team
• Build and manage relationships with recruitment agencies and partners, ensuring smooth, compliant submissions and strong performance
• Maintain deep knowledge of the external market through events, networking and representing Opencast at meet-ups and open days, staying current with recruitment legislation
• Support new starters and contractors through onboarding, ensuring a smooth, positive transition into Opencast
• Previous experience in talent acquisition, recruitment or people operations, ideally within technology or high-growth organisations
• Confidence using applicant tracking systems and sourcing platforms to build, nurture and maintain diverse talent pipelines
• Clear, thoughtful communicator with the ability to build positive, lasting relationships with candidates, delivering an inclusive, high-quality candidate experience and contributing to employer brand activity
• Good understanding of competency-based interviewing, fair hiring practices and recruitment compliance
• Comfortable using recruitment data and metrics to improve engagement, time to hire and quality of hire
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple roles, engagement types and priorities effectively
• Collaborative and resilient team player who works well with hiring managers, contributes positively to the wider team, and brings an open mindset to feedback and continuous learning
• Experience or understanding of contractor hiring practices, including IR35 and agency management, is desirable

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Are you looking for work that makes a difference? Do you want to work with people who learn and grow together?

If so, Opencast could be the place for you. Opencast is a purpose-driven digital and technology consultancy, making life better through the power of people and technology. We're ambitious, inclusive, and growing fast. We're proud of our collaborative culture and our mission to deliver better work for our clients, making a bigger impact on society. We value trust, empowerment, and doing the right thing for our people and clients.

The role

As a Talent Engagement Specialist, you'll ensure every candidate - whether a future permanent employee, partner or contractor associate - has the best possible experience, owning and elevating the end-to-end hiring journey to make it smooth and inclusive. Through creative direct sourcing, talent pooling and relationship building, you'll attract new talent, develop diverse pipelines and build strong networks, while authentically telling the Opencast story across our job families and translating workforce plans into practical hiring strategies that align with the needs of our growing business.

Beyond recruitment, your goal is to make life at Opencast the best it can be for our new starters and contractors alike - getting to know your talent community well, guiding people through the recruitment process and onboarding, and supporting them as they settle into and progress through their journey with us.

This role is a 6-month Fixed Term contract.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain Opencast's talent network and diverse pipelines - including our contingent workforce - proactively identifying talent across the UK through direct outreach, networking, referrals and events, in line with our hiring strategy
• Support end-to-end recruitment delivery across permanent and contingent hiring, partnering with Talent Engagement Partners, our Contingent Workforce Manager and hiring managers to plan and deliver against forecast and workforce plans
• Apply knowledge of IR35 to carry out accurate determinations, manage contractual arrangements and oversee timesheet processes for contingent engagements
• Implement robust, values-led assessment processes - reviewing applications, conducting interviews and managing the full candidate journey to ensure clear communication, timely feedback, accurate system records and the proactive removal of bottlenecks
• Build our direct hiring capability, creating job adverts and candidate content with our Marketing team
• Build and manage relationships with recruitment agencies and partners, ensuring smooth, compliant submissions and strong performance
• Maintain deep knowledge of the external market through events, networking and representing Opencast at meet-ups and open days, staying current with recruitment legislation
• Support new starters and contractors through onboarding, ensuring a smooth, positive transition into Opencast
• Previous experience in talent acquisition, recruitment or people operations, ideally within technology or high-growth organisations
• Confidence using applicant tracking systems and sourcing platforms to build, nurture and maintain diverse talent pipelines
• Clear, thoughtful communicator with the ability to build positive, lasting relationships with candidates, delivering an inclusive, high-quality candidate experience and contributing to employer brand activity
• Good understanding of competency-based interviewing, fair hiring practices and recruitment compliance
• Comfortable using recruitment data and metrics to improve engagement, time to hire and quality of hire
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple roles, engagement types and priorities effectively
• Collaborative and resilient team player who works well with hiring managers, contributes positively to the wider team, and brings an open mindset to feedback and continuous learning
• Experience or understanding of contractor hiring practices, including IR35 and agency management, is desirable

This role will be suitable if you

• Love working with people, build rapport quickly, and are a great listener
• Are curious, solutions-focused and persistent in finding answers
• Can handle sensitive information and challenging conversations with empathy
• Value a positive, inclusive culture with flexibility and autonomy
• Are looking for a chance to make a real impact - for our clients, our business and society

What we offer

• A competitive package including a 7% employer pension contribution, share options, and a discretionary bonus.
• You'll also benefit from 25 days' holiday and access to 3 annual "life happens" days to support unexpected situations.
• We provide wellbeing support, ongoing professional development, volunteering opportunities, and the chance to be part of a genuinely supportive team.

Where you'll work

This role requires regular on-site attendance at our HQ, hub offices and other business locations, alongside the flexibility to work from home. Travel may be required as part of the role and applicants should be able to travel when needed to support business activities and team collaboration.

We include you

We welcome candidates from all identities, attributes, ways of thinking and backgrounds to thrive in a career at Opencast. Our aim is for the diversity of our people to be reflected in the solutions we deliver, to help create a fairer society for all.

Interview

Interviews will be conducted via Microsoft Teams. We're happy to make adjustments to support your needs.

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