Talent Acquisition Specialist

1 week ago


Luton, Luton, United Kingdom Connect2Luton Full time

Role:
Talent Acquisition Specialist


Department:
HR Business Support, Recruitment


Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Talent Acquisition Specialist on behalf of Luton Borough Council within their HR Business Support and Recruitment department.


Main purpose of position:

To develop and deliver a modern proactive recruitment service. Actively

relationships to encourage them to work for the council.

smooth onboarding process.

Communities to promote the council as an employer of choice and overcome

barriers to employment. Promote and Manage recruitment events such as Open

Days and attend recruitment fairs.

As aTalent Acquisition Specialist, youwill be responsible to:

  • Providing support in relation to senior management appointments in the setting up and running of the Assessment Centres, including facilitating panels and feeding back to Members. Deputising for the Talent Acquisition Manager where required, writing committeereports, briefing members, designing and running the assessment days, liaising with external Search Consultants, Committee Services and Members.
  • Establish and maintain constructive working relationships with Senior Managers and Members to gain an understanding of recruitment needs and problems and offer suitable solutions.
  • Comprehensive understanding of the recruitment market and aware of trends and issues. Working with partners to tap in to local talent whilst ensuring policies and procedures are flexible, up to date and reflect the current market.
  • Deliver a proactive recruitment service using social media, job boards and direct sourcing.
  • Support recruitment events such as Recruitment Fairs/Community Events, ensuring the best use of available budgets. Assist the Talent Acquisition Manager and Recruitment Marketing Specialist in delivering the requirements of the 2040 Vision and People Strategy,ensuring our EVP is constantly updated and relevant.
  • Deputise for Talent Acquisition Manager in their absence including Line Management of direct reports.

Skills and Experience

  • Indepth experience of CRM and/or recruitment systems
  • Able to consult, negotiate and influence a wide range of people at all levels, both inside and outside of the council
  • Strong analytical and data analytical skills and the ability to write and present clear reports
  • Able to work to tight deadlines is a fastpaced work environment
  • In depth knowledge of recruitment and attraction strategies in a challenging market
  • Understanding of Employer branding and how to promote the council as an employer of choice.
  • Professionally qualified, member of the CIPD, or equivalent qualification, or demonstrable equivalent experience
  • Able to attend meetings and undertake work at various locations and outside of normal working hours (twice a month

About Us


Luton Borough Council have partnered with Kent County Council to create Connect2Luton, a recruitment managed service for all contingent temporary agency, contract, and interim roles at the Council.


Our heritage and being local government owned which means we have a wealth of knowledge and expertise within the public sector, with many of our employees having previously worked for the Council or have supplied previously into the Council, for severalyears.



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