Talent Acquisition Specialist
What skills and experience we're looking for
We welcome applications from individuals who have:
- Experience in talent acquisition, sourcing, or recruitment in an in-house or agency setting.
- Knowledge of direct sourcing methods, Boolean search techniques, and CV database searches.
- Experience using recruitment technology, including ATS and CRM systems.
- An interest in employer branding and digital recruitment marketing.
- The ability to build relationships and work collaboratively with hiring managers and teams.
- Clear and confident communication skills with a focus on inclusive candidate engagement.
- Professional development: CPD opportunities, secondment options, and leadership development programmes.
- Wellbeing support: Flexible working, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), and Wellbeing Moments.
- Inclusive benefits: Generous pension scheme, Health Cashback Plan, and retail discount schemes.
- Sustainability commitment: Supporting climate and nature initiatives to reduce our carbon footprint.
- Collaborative culture: A welcoming and supportive working environment where diversity is valued.
Further details about the role
Are you passionate about connecting with people and building relationships to find the right talent?
Do you enjoy using innovative sourcing techniques to find the best candidates and create strong talent pipelines?
Join us!
Futura Learning Partnership is looking for a collaborative and proactive Talent Acquisition Specialist to support recruitment, engage with candidates, and implement effective hiring strategies. You will play a key role in attracting and securing talented individuals across our schools and professional services teams.
At Futura Learning Partnership, we are committed to "Building the brightest future for all, enabling every individual to flourish." This role is ideal for someone who enjoys engaging with people, creating positive candidate experiences, and supporting recruitment strategies that help our organisation grow.
As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will:
- Identify and connect with potential candidates using job boards, CV databases, networking, and social media (LinkedIn, Facebook groups, and industry forums).
- Use Boolean search and tailored outreach approaches to engage individuals who may not be actively applying for roles.
- Develop and maintain talent pipelines for priority and hard-to-fill roles.
- Engage with candidates through direct outreach, phone calls, social media messaging, and email, ensuring an inclusive and supportive experience.
- Partner with hiring managers to understand their needs and develop recruitment strategies that align with organisational goals.
- Support employer branding efforts, including social media recruitment campaigns and digital attraction strategies.
- Ensure all recruitment processes align with safer recruitment and KCSIE (Keeping Children Safe in Education) guidelines.
- Travel to visit schools across the South West, requiring a valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
PLEASE NOTE: Early applications are encouraged, and we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date.
Futura Learning Partnership is Committed to Safeguarding
Futura Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Your suitability to work with children and young people will form part of the selection process.
For this post, prior to appointment, Futura Learning Partnership will apply for a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring check, a Children’s Barred list check, two satisfactory references, one of which must be from your existing or most recent employer, satisfactory pre-employment health screening, online searches, and, for teachers, a Prohibition Check in relation to the children’s workforce.In some settings, a declaration will be required to meet our obligations under the Disqualification under the Childcare Act 2006.
Equal Opportunities
At Futura Learning Partnership, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where diversity is valued, and everyone is treated with respect. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are dedicated to supporting our employees to reach their full potential.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.