Talent Acquisition Specialist

Main Areas of ResponsibilityAs a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will have an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our academies by attracting and recruiting exceptional teachers and senior leaders.
You will be developing talent pipelines, candidate pools and helping to nurture talent from entry level to senior leadership.
Talent Pool and Pipeline Development:

Build and maintain robust talent pools of skilled educators across various subjects, phases, specialisms and regions.
Conduct market mapping and research to identify competitors and passive candidates.
Help to nurture talent pipelines for future leadership roles.

Proactive Sourcing

Running sourcing campaigns to find and engage both active and passive candidates.
Helping to develop creative sourcing strategies to develop high quality talent pipelines with a meaningful emphasis on diversity.
Provide regular updates to the TA Coordinator on the status of open jobs.

Please download the application pack for the full job description.
Qualifications & ExperienceWe are looking for an individual who is highly motivated to want to build exceptional teams and places of work, and has an eye for finding and securing the very best people for our academies.
We are looking for:

A driven and ambitious individual with a passion for people
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
The ability to think creatively and outside the box
Strong organisational skills with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
A proactive and resilient approach to challenges
A desire to learn and constantly review what 'best practice' looks like
Professional Development & BenefitsIf you would like to discuss the opportunity further, or if you have any questions, please contact us via email to arrange a conversation.
Before applying please ensure you download the job pack from our careers website, this will help with completing your application.
Please note that we only accept applications submitted online before the closing date.
When applying, you will have the option to import your CV or use a LinkedIn profile which will auto populate the online application.
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About UsThe founder and sponsor of the Harris Federation, Lord Harris of Peckham, opened our first school in 1990.
We have, over the past thirty years, implemented ideas and initiatives that have transformed the opportunities of pupils from working class and disadvantaged backgrounds.
Harris academies are widely recognised as a force for social mobility.
We are immensely proud of the role that our alumni are now beginning to play in the world and of what we believe our current generation of pupils will go on to achieve.
We now have over 50 schools educating more than 40,000 young people across London and Essex, and employ over 5,000 staff across our academies and head office.
With the majority of our academies located in areas of high socioeconomic disadvantage, a high-quality education is key to the futures of the pupils we serve.
As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected.
We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.
Our work will impact many generations to come, and our staff come from all backgrounds and walks of life, coming together to inspire young minds.
We promote an inclusive culture that embraces the valuable and enriching contribution that all of our community make.
We continue to be proactive in uplifting and supporting all voices at Harris.
To discover more about our culture, ethos and what it is like to work here, visit the Why Work For Us page.

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