Talent Acquisition Manager & Recruitment Lead (Children's Residential)
Due to continued growth at Bright Life Living, we are expanding our HR team and are looking for a Talent Acquisition Manager to work alongside and manage our recruitment compliance/administrative officer. As the Talent Acquisition Manager & Recruitment Lead, you will play a critical role in attracting and selecting qualified and dedicated individuals who will contribute to the wellbeing and development of the children and young people in our services. This role requires a deep understanding of the Children’s Home Regulations and safer recruitment principles to find suitable candidates for roles with vulnerable children and young people. Reporting directly to the Directors, your role will focus on recruitment strategies, new home opening recruitment workflow, talent attraction, and have wider input on people initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
Coordinating all aspects of the recruitment activity
Ensuring accurate and timely logging of vacancy requests
Posting vacancies on our recruitment platform
Sifting and shortlisting applications, scheduling interviews, and assisting with preparing interview packs
Supporting at interviews and assessment centres
Attending job fairs
Creating and maintaining a bank of quality interview questions and literature to support effective recruitment
Maintaining contact with Line Managers to update them on progress on their vacancies
Supporting the team in recruitment for new homes and mobilisations of projects
Overarching responsibility and management of the Staff Recruitment Team
Continually evaluate and assess ways to make the recruitment process more efficient
Managing/monitoring caseloads and ensuring cover is in place when necessary
Communicating, motivating, supporting, and offering guidance to the team daily
Understanding our applicant tracking system and implementing necessary changes
Driving all Recruitment KPIs, including timescales for applications, interview booking, and feedback
Updating the team through weekly and monthly meetings on development services
Understanding and developing Staff Recruitment Strategy
Ensuring monthly KPIs/targets are met with daily/weekly reviews of strategies
What do we want from you?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing organisation with the opportunity to grow and shape the role. We are looking for someone who can: Have prior recruitment experience working within the care industry; be self-motivated with excellent organisational skills; be experienced in sourcing candidates using online recruitment tools, job boards, and social media channels; be an effective team player, proactive in supporting others; and be able to work on your own initiative and contribute ideas to better working practices.
We will offer the right candidate a competitive package, salary, and the following perks associated with working within the Bright Life Living Community:
Relocation package (if applicable)
Career progression with a tailored development plan
100% training funded by employer
Private Medical
Pension scheme
Paid birthday off additional to holidays
Salary Sacrifice options (e.g., childcare vouchers, technology, bike to work)
Introduction of Electric Vehicle car scheme 2025
Bonus Scheme
Job Type:
Full-time
Pay:
£27,575.00-£35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Company events
Company pension
Referral programme
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
No weekends
Experience:
Recruitment: 1 year (preferred)
Care industry: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location:
In person
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