Talent Sourcing & Candidate Engagement Specialist

Prospero Group; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Group is hiring a Candidate Manager to join our Cardiff team. You will source and engage high-quality candidates, conduct interviews, review documents, and help our recruitment consultants meet placement goals.

This role offers exposure to education recruitment across local schools, universities, and teaching roles, with a supportive team culture, ongoing training, and opportunities to build a career in education staffing.

Qualifications

• Experience in recruitment or talent sourcing is preferred.
• Ability to build relationships with candidates and clients.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Source top talent using internal and external databases.
• Manage candidate registrations—conduct interviews, review documents, and ensure compliance.
• Create compelling job adverts on platforms like Broadbean and LinkedIn.
• Build local knowledge of school locations and consultant territories.
• Pre-screen candidates and collaborate with consultants to align expectations.
• Match candidates to roles based on skills, culture, and client needs.
• Stay informed on education system updates (curriculum, compliance, qualifications).
• Maintain strong communication—respond to emails, calls, and candidate queries.
• Support compliance by collecting references and managing documentation.
• Represent Prospero at university career fairs and nurture candidate relationships.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Results-driven

Willingness to learn

Graduate or equivalent

Education

Graduate or equivalent

Job description

Prospero Group is hiring a Candidate Manager to join our Cardiff team. You will source and engage high-quality candidates, conduct interviews, review documents, and help our recruitment consultants meet placement goals.

This role offers exposure to education recruitment across local schools, universities, and teaching roles, with a supportive team culture, ongoing training, and opportunities to build a career in education staffing.