Talent Manager - Italy

Location:

Milan, IT

Date: 30 Apr 2026

Application closing date: 08/05/2026

Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of 126 premium private schools in 28 countries spanning 6 continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 95,000 students receive a world-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13.

Founded in 2013 by Nadim M. Nsouli, Inspired is backed by investors such as Stonepeak, GIC, TA Associates, and the Oppenheimer and Mansour family offices. The Group is experiencing 20% per annum growth through acquisition, greenfield site expansion, and the development of existing schools within its portfolio. In 2023, Inspired was recognised by Beauhurst as one of the UK's top 10 highest-value private companies.

ROLE SUMMARY:

We are now seeking a permanent Talent Manager to join our team in Italy and focus on supporting the Inspired schools (currently 11) across the country. Based in our regional office in Milan, this role offers an exciting opportunity to partner with our schools in a busy and critical country for us, driving recruitment excellence and supporting our ambitious growth plans.

We’re looking for a proactive, organized, and relationship-driven professional who thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys working across multiple sites and with many varied stakeholders. This role will report to the regional HR Director, also based in Milan.

Join us in shaping the future of education globally and be a key player in Inspired Education Group's transformative journey.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Lead end-to-end recruitment processes across Inspired schools in Italy, from requisition to offer stage.
Partner with Heads of Schools and HR teams to understand talent needs and deliver effective hiring strategies.
Manage candidate pipelines, interviews, assessments, and reference checks with speed and accuracy.
Ensure alignment with global Inspired recruitment policies and tools (including SuccessFactors).
Produce clear recruitment reports and updates for leadership teams.
Collaborate with agencies and external partners to expand candidate reach.
Provide guidance to local HR teams on best practices in talent acquisition.
Contribute to ongoing talent planning strategies and regional and global initiatives.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

5+ years of experience in talent acquisition or recruitment in an international company.
Proven ability to manage multiple searches simultaneously.
Strong stakeholder management skills with experience partnering with senior leaders.
Hands-on recruiter with experience sourcing, interviewing, and negotiating offers.
Familiarity with ATS platforms (SuccessFactors a plus) and LinkedIn Recruiter.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to deliver results under pressure.
Fluent in English and Italian, with strong communication and presentation skills.
Resilient, adaptable, and comfortable navigating complex, fast-moving environments.
Willingness to travel within Italy as required.

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.

Visit our careers site for more information; https://jobs.inspirededu.com