Talent Manager

Talent Manager

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sCF is a leading consultancy dedicated to making a lasting impact on health and healthcare. We work with leaders and frontline teams to improve health, transform healthcare, embed life science innovation and boost growth through investment

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Our consultancy serves the entire healthcare sector, from healthcare systems and life sciences to health tech and sector suppliers. CF's multi-disciplinary team provides end-to-end services, spanning strategy, finance, performance, organisational improvement, data and digital. We also create optimal policy conditions for healthcare advancements through evidence-based thought leadership, taking a proactive stance on key issue

s.As an inclusive and values-driven organisation, we are committed to excellence and are honoured to have received multiple industry awards. With unmatched access to UK healthcare data and specialist data science expertise, our consultants are a driving force for delivering positive and meaningful chang

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About the r**

oleCF have a unique opportunity for a people and talent professional to join our People Team as a Talent Manager and make a tangible difference to our organisati

on.Reporting to the Chief People Officer, this role will drive a strategic, data-informed talent agenda that aligns with the wider people objectives and company objectives as we expand our business in Europe and the GCC. The Talent Manager will be closely connected to the commercials of our business and will use this data to understand the implications for people and recruitment priorities. With this information, they will develop recruitment strategies and implement talent development programs that align with our organisational objectiv

es.As part of a small team, the Talent Manager will be both a strategic leader and a hands-on contributor, managing the entire recruitment process from headhunting through to interviewing to managing our internal referral programme. The Talent Manager will also act as line manager to a Resourcing Coordinator, supporting them in creating and allocating our permanent and contingent staff to the right pieces of wo

rk.The Talent Manager will act as guardian of our recruitment practices, delivering a great candidate experience while maintaining the high standards of the company. Delivering training to hiring managers and leadership will be a responsibility of this role and is key in delivering high standar

ds.With a varied and interesting workload, we see this as an exciting opportunity to make an impact and engage with candidates who are passionate about living our values – Be Connected, Uphold Standards, Inspire Change and Shape the Futu

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Responsibilities and du**

tiesIn your role as Talent Manager you will be responsible for the follow

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Leadership and communic**

• ationDeliver training and provide resources for interviewers and hiring managers covering topics such as effective interviewing, unconscious bias, and effective recruitment decision-m
• akingProactively inform the business on the state of hiring, industry changes and trends, delivering data driven insights to leaders to shape the recruitment str
• ategyGuardian and owner of our recruitment practices and processes ensuring a consistent approach to hiring by grade using tried and tested appro
• achesChampion high hiring standards and proactively identify ways to raise th
• e barLine manage the Resourcing Coordinator, ensuring the right people are engaged for the right pieces of work at the right
• timeCommunicate and coordinate talent events and initiatives, including providing on the day presence at e

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Recruitment partn**

• ering Collaborate with the Chief People Officer and Head of FP&A to anticipate and respond to workforce planning
• needsWork closely with and build strong relationships with the senior leadership to ensure a candidate centric experience, balancing efficiency with attracting diverse t
• alent.Partner with hiring managers and stakeholders to deliver a seamless end-to-end recruitment process, including requirement gathering, job specification updates, candidate sourcing, interview coordination, and candidate communi
• cationCoach and support hiring managers through all stages of the recruitment process, ensuring a fair, inclusive, and legally compliant ap

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Candidate and employee exp**

• erienceDevelop and implement an engaging, transparent, and memorable interview process that reflects CF's collaborative and connected c
• ulture.Develop clear, compelling job descriptions and career narratives to excite and interest can
• didatesCollaborate with marketing and leadership to build and execute initiatives that showcase CF's culture, mission, and impact to the broader developer com
• munity.Manage our referral programme ensuring all referrals and their referrers are contacted personally and offered transparent updates on process process p

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Talent acq**

• uisitionProactively source talent for Management Consulting, Technical Consulting and Corporate teams through headhunting, market mapping, and leveraging targeted sourcing strategies to engage passive candida
• te poolsEnhance advertising and sourcing strategies; develop and maintain careers content on the company website, intranet, and
• LinkedInFormulate and implement recruitment strategies aimed at attracting and securing top-tier talent for a variety
• of rolesManage relationships with recruitment agencies and platforms for the hiring of permanent staff and con

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Project ma**

• nagement Lead the development and optimisation of the Applicant Tracking System and other recruitment tools used for assessment of candidates during the recruitmen
• t processDevelop and update talent OKRs ensuring high levels of accountability and transparency of areas of focus in re
• cruitmentActively explore how AI can be used to improve our recruitment
• processesDevelop and update talent OKRs ensuring high levels of accountability and transparency of areas of focus in re

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Qualifications and e**

xperience We're not necessarily looking for someone CIPD qualified or with a certain level of education, but we are looking to hire a collaborative and innovative professional who enjoys rolling up their sleeves and jumping into the thick of the action, someone who is tech savvy, results oriented and loves delivering work to the highest standards. You will likely have a combination of the following skills and a

• ttributes:

5+ years prior experience in a Talent role with hands on experience of recruitment and talent d
evelopment within management
- consulting You will have experience recruiting at pace to meet changing business demands and
- prioritiesYou will have the highest levels of attention to detail and will enjoy applying this in fast paced e
- nvironmentsYou will be a self-starter who is action oriented and able to thrive in an entrepreneurial, fast paced
- environmentExceptional communication and relationship-building skills to influence across
- all levelsData will be your best friend. You will be someone who makes data driven decisions and recommendations to help us achieve our desired people and busine
- ss outcomesYou will understand project management principles and be interested in developing in this area, in order to deliver projects to agree

**d deadlines

Flexi**

ble working

We follow a hybrid working model that balances in person connections and remote work to drive exceptional client impact. We enjoy working in person together with clients and colleagues and work where clients n

eed us to be.In supporting flexibility and remote working, team members can work from home one day per week as standard. Additional
ly, we offer 44 remote working d
ays per year which can be used to top up your working from home days and enable you to work from home up to two days per week-subject to client needs. Alternatively, you could use your allowance in blocks to manage school holidays or other commitments. Our core in person working hours are from 10am until 4pm allowing you that extra flexibility to manage your schedule in a way that w

orks for

• you.

BenefitsHoliday entitlement: 25 days/year for staff and 30 days/ year for leadership, increasing by 1 day for every year of service up to a maximum of 35 days of ho
- liday per yearWe contribute 7% of your salary into your pension, while you contribute 3% (or mor
- e if you like)Access to a flexible benefits programme giving you the chance to increase pension contributions, gain access to a cash plan or benefit from a ClassPas
- s subscriptionAnnual leave purchase: employees with less than 35 days annual leave entitlement are able to purchase additional ann
- ual leave daysIncome protection: in the event of long-term incapacity and a qualifying claim, 75% of salar
- y will be paidEnhanced sick pay benefit beyond Statutory Sick Pay for up to a total 1
- 2 weeks in any12-month periodLife insurance covering four times your basic salary in a tax-free lump sum payable to your beneficiaries in the event of your death whi
- lst in serviceEnhanced family leave policies: additional pay for parents who have a
- baby or adoptAccess to an interest free loan of
- up to £10,000Access to an interest-free season ticket loan, repayable by 12 month
- ly instalmentsWorkplace nursery scheme: access to a scheme to help working parents save tax and NI on the cost of th
- e nursery careFlexible working policy: including 44 remote working
- days annuallyAn employee assistance and wellness Program: including access to telephone counselling, life coaching, interactive tools online and digital content downloadable from LifeworksSeasonal flu jabs: provided by
- Boots annuallyEye care tests: vouchers and discounts at Vision ExpressRide to work scheme, saving up to 42% on bikes and cycling accessories a

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