ROLE PURPOSE

The Recruitment & Talent Manager will lead and manage the full recruitment cycle, from attraction through to onboarding, ensuring the recruitment journey is seamless.  You will play a crucial role in attracting, engaging, and hiring top talent across all departments. You will be responsible for developing and executing innovative recruitment strategies to meet current and future staffing needs. This includes building and nurturing talent pipelines, managing the full recruitment lifecycle, and ensuring an exceptional candidate experience.  You will also be responsible for supporting the development of internal talent to meet current and future workforce needs.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

·       Collaborate with hiring managers prior to recruitment to understand requirements, job descriptions, adverts, pre-screening, interviews and other selection techniques.

·       Proactively search for suitable candidates using CV/profile search tools.

·       Writing engaging and inclusive job adverts, ensuring roles are posted across a range of channels.

·       Be instrumental in developing initiatives to enhance the company's reputation as an employer of choice. This includes creating compelling job postings, managing social media recruitment campaigns, and participating in career fairs.

·       Support hiring managers by undertaking screening activities such as CV sifting, long listing and initial telephone and or video interviews.

·       Timely, thorough and professional communication with candidates, including provision of interview feedback.

·       Facilitating the offer and negotiation stages.

·       Report to hiring managers and senior leadership on the status of open positions.

·       Engage with active and passive candidates, remaining up to date with market insights and build a talent pipeline.

·       Ensure the recruitment process promotes diversity with a fair, inclusive and transparent approach to attraction and selection.

·       Create and manage a talent bank of candidates for all roles.

·       Provide regular reports on recruitment performance to senior management.

·       Work with line managers to identify high-potential employees and future leaders

·       Support succession planning and career development initiatives

·       Collaborate with line managers and the HR team to design pathways for employee growth

·       Oversee the use of the Applicant Tracking System (ATS)

·       Monitor recruitment KPI's and provide reports to senior leadership

·       Manage recruitment budgets and monitor return on investment

·       Provide guidance and training to hiring managers on effective recruitment practices

·       Partner with managers and leaders to understand resourcing and talent development needs

Other role responsibilities:

·       Provide ad hoc support to the HR Department as required.

·       To be an active member of the Group Services team and contribute to a co-operative working environment between all business units.

General responsibilities:

1.     To support the delivery of Osprey’s vision and values as part of your day-to-day work.

2.     To comply with Osprey’s management systems as required within your area of responsibility.

3.     To be responsible for the health, safety and environmental aspects affecting self, employees and activities under your control.

4.     Any other duties that the company may reasonably require the individual to undertake.

Osprey’s Promise

You will be supported by your line manager through supervision and support, listening, training and development, and the best resources that we are able to provide to help you give your best.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

The successful candidate will have:

·       CIPD or equivalent HR qualification

·       Minimum of 2 A Levels or an equivalent Level 3 Diploma

·       5 GCSE's or equivalent at Grades A to C, including English and Maths

·       Previous recruitment experience including at a managerial level (min 5 years)

·       Proven success sourcing and placing candidates in volume-driven or fast-paced environments

·       A deep understanding of the UK job market and relevant employment laws

·       Strong understanding of the UK right to work requirements and compliance processes

·       Understanding of digital recruitment tools and social media recruitment

·       Strong negotiation and influencing skills are crucial, as is the ability to build rapport with candidates and stakeholders

·       Excellent verbal and written communication skills

·       Strong time management and prioritisation skills

·       Ability to work to targets and deadlines

·       Motivation and ability to develop self

·       Computer literacy and competence in MS Office Suite applications

·       Commercial awareness and ability to align talent strategies with business objectives

·       Ability to prioritise a busy workload, be highly organised with a methodical outlook and ability to remain calm under pressure

·       A pro-active and 'can-do' attitude – be a team player

·       Ability to use own initiative for problem-solving

·       Ability to deal with uncertainty

·       Keen eye for detail (you'll ideally have prior administration experience)

·       Flexible approach to working activities

·       Ability to build effective working relationships and collaborate across all levels of the business

·       High degree of tact, diplomacy, confidentiality and discretion

WORKING CONDITIONS

·       This role is based in the Portishead office and Osprey offers a flexible/hybrid working environment.

·       Travel to sites may be required occasionally to support the project managers and wider teams.

Please note, if you are required to drive company vehicles as part of your role, you must hold a full clean UK driving licence. You must also hold a valid right to work within the UK.

BENEFITS

A competitive salary, depending on experience, plus excellent benefits. The role offers an opportunity to join an organisation committed to supporting its employees.  In addition to your basic salary, you will receive the following benefits:

–       25 days’ annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays

–       Enhanced employer pension contributions and salary sacrifice schemes

–       Private medical insurance

–       Income protection insurance

–       Life insurance cover

–       Performance-related pay scheme

–       Enhanced parental leave benefits

–       Flexible/hybrid working environment

–       Cycle to work scheme

–       Family friendly policies 

–       Access to our Employee Assistance Programme

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