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Strategic Talent Acquisition Lead for Higher Education

1 month ago


Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom Office for Students Full time

About the Role

We are seeking a Strategic Talent Acquisition Lead to join our team at the Office for Students. As a key member of our HR function, you will play a vital role in shaping and implementing our people strategy, focusing on talent management and workforce planning.

The successful candidate will have experience in strategic workforce planning, with a strong background in talent acquisition and resourcing. You will be responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive talent initiatives that align with our organisational goals, ensuring we have the skills we need now and for the future.

In this role, you will provide expert direction on attraction, recruitment, employer branding, and talent acquisition to ensure we can meet our organisational regulatory agenda and achieve our strategic objectives. You will work closely with colleagues across HR and the wider organisation, building productive relationships with key stakeholders and influencing at senior levels.

What We Offer

We offer a range of benefits to suit your way of life, including comprehensive learning and development opportunities, annual leave starting at 25 days per year, access to the highly regarded Civil Service pension scheme, and a variety of health benefits.

The estimated salary for this role is £65,000 - £71,500 per annum, depending on experience, plus generous civil service defined benefit pension. This is an excellent opportunity to shape the talent and resourcing agenda in a diverse and rapidly evolving organisation.

Key Skills and Qualifications

  • Experience in strategic workforce planning and talent management
  • Strong background in talent acquisition and resourcing
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Able to influence at senior levels and build productive relationships with key stakeholders

About Us

The Office for Students regulates the higher education sector on behalf of all students. We value diversity and strive to embed equality of opportunity in everything we do. We recruit based on fair and open competition and welcome applications from candidates regardless of age, disability, race and ethnicity, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, and socio-economic background.

We recognise the importance of flexibility and offer a range of flexible working arrangements, including part-time working, to support our employees' work-life balance. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding role in a dynamic organisation, we encourage you to apply.