Talent Specialist

ROLE SUMMARY:

As we embark on a journey of unprecedented growth, we're seeking a Talent Specialist to join our newly formed team. Reporting to the UK Talent Manager, you'll support hiring across our online schools: Kings InterHigh and Academy21. You’ll work closely with hiring managers, school leaders, and the wider HR and Talent teams to recruit both academic and non-academic staff. Your role will be pivotal in building and managing a talent pool of teachers, and ensuring the continued success of our expansion strategy. This is a full time permanent position and is fully remote. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Talent Acquisition

• Work closely with the Talent team and Hiring Managers to understand recruitment needs and support the end-to-end hiring process.
• Coordinate the recruitment of academic and non-academic staff across Inspired’s Online Schools, Kings Interhigh and Academy 21.
• Support in the coordination of supply teacher recruitment where needed.
• With support from the talent manager, assist with talent planning and internal mobility across the group
• Maintain and update a pipeline of active candidates for current and future roles.
• Schedule interviews and help manage candidate communications to ensure a positive experience.
• Partner closely with HRBPs, safeguarding leads, payroll, and compliance teams to ensure smooth onboarding and hiring outcomes.
• Support with wider UK Recruitment efforts e.g Head Office Recruitment

Employer Branding and Candidate Generation

• Post vacancies and proactively source candidates via direct channels including job boards, social media, job fairs, employee referrals and recruitment partners
• Support with elevating the Inspired brand
• Represent the Inspired brand and provide a quality service to prospective candidates.
• Assist with the coordination of recruitment events such as job fairs and virtual open days.Quality of Hire

• Qualify candidates based on Inspired talent standards, ensuring a rigorous selection process.
• Support with up-skilling recruitment capability of Academic Leaders and HR teams through coaching and training.
• Support diversity & inclusion initiatives and embed them in our talent proposition.

System & Data Management

• Use the ATS (Success Factors) to track candidate progress and maintain accurate records.
• Update Success Factors applicant tracking system in real-time with accuracy & integrity.
• Help with producing regular recruitment reports and metrics to inform recruitment activity.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

Attitude & Behaviours

• Highly professional and able to quickly establish credibility and maintain positive relationships with internal & external stakeholders.
• Exceptional communication skills - verbal, written and in meetings.
• Proactive self-starter with the drive to deliver results.
• Analytical thinker with thorough attention to detail.
• Collaborative and solutions-focused approach.
• Resilient individual who excels in a demanding and fast-paced environment.

Skills & Experience

• At least two years recruitment experience within an in-house recruitment model. Candidates from an agency background are welcome and must demonstrate their capability to work on broader talent projects/tasks.
• Success in competitive markets with a track record of developing and executing recruitment plans.
• Proficiency with talent acquisition technologies (ATS, LinkedIn Recruiter, etc)
• Experience hiring for head office/commercial roles would be advantageous

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.