Talent Acquisition Lead

4 weeks ago

Northampton, United Kingdom Motor Neurone Disease Association Full time

Are you passionate about finding and nurturing the best talent? Join us as a Talent Acquisition Lead, where you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of recruitment at the Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association. This is a 12-month Fixed Term Contract opportunity.

As the Talent Acquisition Lead, you'll be instrumental in crafting innovative recruitment strategies and practices to meet our current and future talent needs. You'll partner across directorates, enhance our employer brand, and deliver a positive experience for every candidate, helping our organisation thrive and grow.

About Us:

Our vision is a world free from MND. Our mission is to improve care and support for people with MND, their families and carers. We fund and promote research that leads to new understanding and treatments and brings us closer to a cure for MND. The Association also campaigns and raises awareness so the needs of people with MND, and everyone who cares for them, are recognised, and addressed by wider society.

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusivity. We work to remove barriers for everyone affected by MND, employees, volunteers, and stakeholders.

As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the role's requirements.

What We Offer:

  • 28 days holiday, increasing to 33 days after 5 years, plus Bank Holidays.
  • Access to UK Healthcare, including dental, eyecare, health screenings, and therapies.
  • 24/7 GP access via phone and video.
  • Life assurance and confidential counselling helplines.
  • Salary sacrifice schemes (Cycle to Work, Buy/Sell Annual Leave).
  • Access to Benefit Hub for discounts on everyday shopping.
  • Enhanced pension scheme.
  • Opportunities for training and personal development.
  • Hybrid working.



Key Responsibilities:

In this role, you'll manage recruitment end-to-end, collaborating with colleagues and external partners to attract and retain top talent. Key duties include:

  • Lead and deliver recruitment processes, ensuring a positive experience for candidates and hiring managers alike.
  • Partner with stakeholders to assess staffing needs and develop recruitment forecasts.
  • Promote compliance with employment laws, HR policies, and inclusive recruitment practices.
  • Enhance our employer brand through initiatives aligned to our strategic goals.
  • Build and maintain relationships with recruitment providers, agencies, and job boards.
  • Proactively source candidates and tap into diverse talent pools.
  • Collaborate with HR, Learning & Development, and Volunteering teams on workforce planning, development, and volunteer recruitment.
  • Maintain and analyse recruitment data for reporting and performance metrics.
  • Support recruitment system effectiveness and compliance with data legislation.



About You:

With a proven track record in recruitment, you bring both experience and a strategic approach to talent acquisition. You'll thrive in this role if you are:

  • Skilled in employer branding and social media strategies for recruitment.
  • Competent in using recruitment systems, ATS software, and Microsoft Office.
  • Professional, discreet, and skilled in handling sensitive information.
  • Organised, with strong time management skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent at building relationships and working collaboratively across teams.


The full job description is available in the candidate pack.

Salary: £45,000 per annum

Hours: 37 per week

Location: Northampton office

Contract: 12 months Fixed Term Contract

Hybrid Working and Flexibility: This role offers hybrid working, with the expectation to attend the office 1 day per week. We are open to part-time applications or job shares - please indicate your preferred working arrangement in your application.

How to apply:

Please submit a CV and supporting statement. Your supporting statement should be no longer than one side of A4 and demonstrate how you meet the following areas of the role.

  • Experienced in proactive sourcing, especially via LinkedIn and similar platforms.
  • Knowledgeable about HR legislation and recruitment best practices
  • Committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of recruitment.



Important Information:

  • We may close applications early if we receive a high volume, so early submissions are encouraged.
  • If you require sponsorship for this role, please clearly indicate this in your application.
  • Depending on the role, a DBS check may be required.
  • If you need reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please contact us for support.
  • We are happy to consider alternative application formats for those who find the online form challenging.

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