Talent Acquisition Specialist (FTC) Salary: c.£45,000 - £50,000 Location: Kings Cross, London (Tuesdays-Thursdays - in our office, Monday and Friday - your choice ) Employment Type: Full Time, Fixed Term 6 months Closing Date For Applications: 17.11.2024 About ARIA ARIA is a new kind of R&D funding agency.
We fund scientists and engineers to pursue research at the edge of the possible.
From climate change to AI, society faces enormous challenges and opportunities that can be uniquely addressed by science and technology.
ARIA was created to activate the UK's world-class R&D in new ways, so we can meet these head on.
We are growing our team to develop bold new approaches that can scale – from programmes to systems, processes and everything in between.
If that sounds fun, come and build ARIA with us.
Learn more about how we work here .
Role Summary We are seeking a highly motivated and collaborative Talent Acquisition Specialist to support the ARIA Talent Team for 6 months whilst we continue to scale at pace.
The successful candidate will provide a high quality, end-to-end recruitment service, working in partnership with hiring managers to achieve their resourcing needs.
What you'll do The scope of the role will evolve as ARIA continues to grow, but will broadly involve the following: Be an enthusiastic advocate and brand ambassador for ARIA, often being the first touch point for candidates as they connect with us Build strong relationships with candidates and ensure a seamless recruitment experience from start to finish Partner closely with stakeholders to ensure diverse talent that aligns with ARIA's values Schedule and conduct screening calls to then provide considered shortlists to the hiring manager Support hiring managers through the entire recruitment process Provide administrative and coordinating support to the Talent Acquisition Manager and Resourcing Lead Actively source and engage with talent (including through LinkedIn Recruiter and external events) Ensure all parts of the process are open, fair and equitable Who you are Essential Criteria Full recruitment campaign management experience across non-technical roles (Finance, Comms and Marketing, Product, Procurement, etc.
), up to a senior level Strong experience in actively sourcing talent, utilising multiple different approaches, tools, and channels Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills Passionate about embedding ED&I practices in recruitment to ensure we are reaching a diverse talent pool Self-motivated, used to working at pace and multi-tasking with limited supervision Knowledge of current employment legislation related to recruitment, including GDPR Desirable Criteria Experience sourcing talent from Science and/or R&D backgrounds and an understanding of that ecosystem in the UK Experience of using Google Suite and recruitment Application Tracking Systems (ATS) Benefits 27 days annual leave provision pro rata Hybrid working arrangements; 60% in office / 40% at home Supportive environment for learning and development opportunities A free and confidential 24/7 employee assistance programme 2 days of paid volunteer days pro rata 5% defined contribution pension scheme with Smart Pension An excellent office location in Kings X, London Not sure you meet 100% of our criteria?
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If you believe that you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply.
We want to attract the broadest array of candidates, including those with diverse workplace experiences and backgrounds.
Whether you're new to the field, returning to work after a gap in employment, simply looking to transition, or taking the next step in your career path, we will be glad to have you on our radar.
Please use your cover letter to tell us about your interests and what you hope to bring to this role.
If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please notify us and we will make every effort to accommodate you.
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