Talent Acquisition Lead – Utilities

4 weeks ago

Chorley, Lancashire, United Kingdom Instant Impact Full time
Talent Acquisition Lead – Water & Power Utilities

Compensation: up to £55k base salary, 10% bonus plus equity options
Work Arrangement: Hybrid model with 4 days onsite

About Instant Impact: Instant Impact is a premier global recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) provider catering to small and medium enterprises (SMEs). We operate in 35 countries across various sectors, creating work environments that individuals are eager to join.
Collaborating closely with our partners, we tailor recruitment strategies grounded in our extensive industry knowledge and alignment with company objectives. Our approach integrates top talent and cutting-edge recruitment technologies, including AI and talent intelligence, to ensure a superior experience.
Flexibility is central to our philosophy, enabling our team to navigate the evolving business landscape effectively. We offer a comprehensive range of talent solutions, including Full RPO, Partial RPO, Project RPO, and Talent Consulting.

Role Overview:
As the Talent Acquisition Lead, you will oversee the execution of our partnership, driving the recruitment strategy and achieving hiring targets while supporting improvement initiatives as needed.
You will lead your team to meet and exceed established objectives through effective coaching and ongoing feedback. Your focus will be on continuously enhancing the Talent Acquisition function and fostering innovation to deliver exceptional service.
Key ResponsibilitiesTeam Leadership
  • Inspire and Direct: Supervise our Talent Acquisition Partners and coordinate support from our centers of excellence team members.
  • Pursue Excellence: Establish and uphold high performance standards, elevating team output.
  • Encourage Development: Foster the growth and expertise of the team, promoting ongoing learning.
  • Engage with the Community: Actively participate by:
    • Sharing best practices, insights, and partnership outcomes.
    • Leading internal training and coaching sessions.
    • Embodying and promoting our core values and culture.
Service Delivery Management
  • Implement Talent Acquisition Strategy: Creatively execute the TA strategy for new roles, ensuring a swift, effective, and engaging hiring process.
  • Surpass Partnership Objectives: Consistently achieve and exceed all partnership service level agreements (SLAs) and goals, setting new standards for success.
  • Oversee Recruitment Activities: Manage all hiring processes by overseeing agreed volumes of roles with robust technology and Centre of Excellence support.
  • Maintain Quality Assurance: Ensure high-quality outputs from Talent Acquisition Partners and support from the Centre of Excellence.
Partnership Development
  • Create Exceptional Experiences: Deliver a top-tier, memorable experience to all key stakeholders, including hiring managers and candidates, while continuously expanding our influence and impact with clients.
  • Collaborate and Innovate: Partner with the Client Services Director to provide cutting-edge insights and foresight to stakeholders through detailed reports and talent/market intelligence.
  • Drive Continuous Improvement: Propose innovative ideas to enhance the client's Talent Acquisition function and processes, supporting implementation at every stage.
Qualifications
  • Relationship Builder: Your ability to establish strong connections with clients and stakeholders distinguishes you in the recruitment industry.
  • Experienced Recruiter: You have recently navigated the complexities of in-house or RPO recruitment environments, bringing valuable insights to the role.
  • Utilities Sector Specialist: With significant recruitment experience in the water or power utilities sectors, you thrive in this domain. (This is essential.)
  • End-to-End Recruitment Expert: You manage the recruitment cycle from start to finish with unmatched efficiency, quality, and a commitment to delivering an exceptional experience.
  • Time Management Expert: Your skills in planning, prioritizing, and follow-through ensure smooth and efficient processes.
  • Data-Driven Decision Maker: You are comfortable analyzing data and reports to continuously refine and enhance recruitment strategies.
What We Offer:
  • Flexible Work Policy: Enjoy the option to work from any location for up to 4 weeks each year.
  • Comprehensive Health Coverage: Your health and well-being are prioritized with extensive private health insurance.
  • Home Office Support: Create your ideal home workspace with a £200 allowance for enhancements.
  • Professional Development Fund: Invest in your growth with a £500 annual allowance for courses, conferences, and more.
  • Generous Leave Policy: Recharge with 25 days of holiday, plus all Bank Holidays, an Employee Enrichment Day, and a Recharge Day each year.
  • Clear Career Progression: Achieve your career aspirations with a structured progression path designed to support your growth.
  • Flexible Working Model: Experience the benefits of working from home or on-site with your client. Your work, your way.
  • Team Building Incentives: Strengthen bonds with colleagues through team incentives, including social events and team lunches.
  • Dedicated Development Time: Allocate 10% of your working week to personal development, enhancing client relationships, and contributing to our success. Your growth fuels our progress.

At Instant Impact, we celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive culture. We encourage individuals to bring their authentic selves to work, regardless of age, sexuality, religion, disability, pronouns, neurodiversity, gender, ethnic group, or beliefs. We actively seek to hire a diverse workforce to continue promoting inclusion and diversity.

If you require any adjustments to the application process or need this job description in a different format, please reach out to us.

We utilize AI to ensure a fair and objective assessment of applications.
At Instant Impact, we are in-house recruitment specialists, functioning as an extension of our clients' HR teams and providing the necessary resources, technology, marketing, and expertise to attract the best diverse talent.

In addition to directly recruiting high-quality talent, we collaborate closely with HR to define and execute recruitment strategies, focusing on enhancing diversity and leveraging new opportunities presented by remote work.

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