Job Title: Recruitment Advisor – 6 month FTC Location: Remote Contract Hours: Full-time Reports to: Head of People Position Summary The Recruitment Advisor plays a vital role in attracting, sourcing, and securing top talent.
This role will work closely with hiring managers to identify recruitment needs and build effective hiring strategies, ensuring we bring in diverse, qualified individuals who share our commitment to the charity's mission.
This position requires a mix of strategic planning, hands-on recruitment, and a dedication to fostering a positive candidate experience.
Key Responsibilities End-to-End Recruitment: Manage the full recruitment process across the organisation, from job advertising to onboarding, ensuring a smooth and professional candidate experience.
Stakeholder Partnership: Collaborate with hiring managers to understand recruitment needs and create effective job descriptions, candidate profiles, and recruitment strategies.
Sourcing & Outreach: Proactively source candidates through online platforms, job boards, networking, and outreach to attract diverse talent who align with our mission.
Candidate Screening & Selection: Conduct initial screening interviews, assess candidate qualifications, and coordinate interviews with hiring teams.
Candidate Experience: Ensure all candidates have a positive experience, regardless of the outcome, by providing timely updates and constructive feedback.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI): Champion DEI efforts in recruitment, working to build and maintain an inclusive hiring process that reflects the communities we serve.
Process Improvement: Identify and implement improvements to recruitment processes, including tracking recruitment metrics, feedback loops, and refining our recruitment practices.
Employer Brand: Promote us as an employer of choice by engaging with candidates on social media, at events, and through targeted outreach.
Compliance & Record-Keeping: Ensure recruitment activities comply with applicable employment laws and maintain accurate records in line with GDPR and organisational policies.
Key Skills & Experience Experience: Proven experience in a recruitment role, ideally within the non-profit, social enterprise, or charity sector.
Interpersonal Skills: Strong ability to build relationships, work collaboratively, and communicate effectively with candidates, team members, and stakeholders.
Organisation & Attention to Detail: Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks, manage multiple projects, and maintain attention to detail.
Adaptability: Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, adapting to changing priorities, and taking initiative.
Diversity & Inclusion: A demonstrated commitment to DEI in recruitment practices and an understanding of inclusive hiring approaches.
Systems Knowledge: Proficiency with applicant tracking systems (ATS) (this is a project to implement), LinkedIn Recruiter, and job board management.
Familiarity with recruitment metrics and data analytics is a plus.