Talent Acquisition Lead

We are looking for a resilient, patient and committed team player with a confident and positive attitude to join our team in this new position! 

The right candidate will not only have significant experience in recruitment and talent acquisition, but will also be skilled in working on recruitment campaigns that reach a wide range of diverse candidates. 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore if you are interested please submit your application as early as possible.

You will be responsible for…

• Supporting the creation and implementation of The Forward Trust’s Talent Acquisition Strategy
• Supporting resource and retention needs across the whole organisation, offering practical and innovative ideas
• Enabling and empowering hiring managers to effectively hire into positions, focusing on challenging areas of the business
• Work with the HR team and wider organisation to promote The Forward Trust as a great employer, internally and externally
• Collaborating positively with the team and wider teams to deliver a great service during a highly challenging time
• Being responsible for the professional development of one team member (TA admin). We believe in internal progression and growing our own talent

Check out the JD below for more detail on responsibilities!

We are looking for someone who....

• Has experience helping to create and implement a successful HR, sourcing or recruitment strategy
• Is an experienced sourcer, recruiter or talent acquisition professional 
• Has knowledge of the sector
• Has a good understanding of employment legislation
• Is proactive and able to use their initiative, working independently
• Able to respond quickly and effectively, and can communicate clearly and concisely

• Training opportunities and career development
• Flexible Working
• Salary Sacrifice Electric Car Scheme (once confirmed in post)
• Season Ticket Loan Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• 25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays
• 3 well-being days per year
• Simply Health Cash Back Scheme - including but not limited to:
  • Discounted gym membership
  • Dental treatment cover
  • Optical treatment cover
  • Multiple alternative therapies
• Contributory Pension Scheme – Employer matched contributions of up to 6% in the first two years’ service and up to 9% thereafter
• HeadSpace App
• Death in Service Payment (2x annual salary)
• Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria)

Talent Acquisition Lead JD