Job profile

Are you an experienced Recruitment professional with extensive knowledge of the education sector? Are you tired of the same thing day in, day out? Are you looking for an exciting challenge that gives you ownership of your roles and the chance to develop strong relationships with stakeholders in a fast-moving business. Piqued your interest? Then we could have the next role for you!

What are we looking for?

We are seeking a dynamic and driven recruitment professional with experience of resourcing for full time, part time and fixed term contracts to support our Talent Acquisition partner with recruitment campaigns for The Manchester College and UCEN Manchester. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of the Education sector and have a strong record of successfully filling teaching and tutoring roles. 

This position is a fixed term contract for 6 months, working 37 hours per week on a hybrid basis.

As the Talent Acquisition Resourcer, your key focus will be to work in conjunction with our Talent acquisition partners to identify and secure candidates using various job and messaging boards, proactively making approaches using networking tools and screening applications on our in-house recruitment system for the team to successfully fill positions across The Manchester College and UCEN. 

As the Talent Acquisition Resourcer you will be Responsible for: 

• To manage the recruitment process from the point of advert up to the conditional offer including:
• Support in the Processing requisitions, liaising with hiring managers to ensure all relevant information is included and working to resolve any gaps.
• Preparing adverts using the information supplied on the requisition and checking for any possible mistakes or omissions.
• Liaise with the TA Partners in relation to any specialist adverts and ensuring they have been approved.
• Obtain (where appropriate) finance codes for approval to recruit
• Post adverts.
• Support managers through each stage of the iTrent recruitment process.
• Respond to candidate queries and troubleshoot issues such as re-setting application passwords.
• Liaising with the onboarding team (HRSS) to achieve a professional and seamless service to candidates to Provide a positive candidate experience.
• Act as first point of call for candidates up until the offer stage.
• Liaise with the Talent Acquisition Partner as appropriate to successfully handle candidate and hiring manager queries.
• Support managers during the recruitment process, providing guidance and support so that they contribute to a positive candidate experience.
• Deliver service according to our SLAs whilst managing client/candidate expectations effectively.
• Escalating complaints to the relevant Talent Acquisition partners and supporting on a prompt resolution where possible.
• Obtain candidate feedback from hiring managers to be shared with candidates at the appropriate time Providing administration support to Talent Acquisition Partners.
• Perform initial CV searching, profiling, and pre-screening of potential candidates to supply Talent Acquisition partners with potential shortlists of suitable candidates and ensuring all candidate searches and shortlist are completed and submitted to the Talent Acquisition partner in the timeframes specified.
• Assist with interview planning to ensure that candidates are interviewed in a timely manner.
• Assist with the planning of training/recruitment events.
• Provide support on any other Recruitment activities and initiatives that may be deemed as priorities to the team and/or business.
• Maintain agreed standards.
• Maintain/update relevant systems (iTrent / XMS / applicant tracking system to achieve accurate record keeping, compliant with appropriate legislation and regulations.
• Work to achieving compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements specific to the education sector in a recruitment setting.

About us

The LTE Group is a national, public-sector learning, training and education organisation with a clearly defined mission to ‘improve lives and economic success through learning and skills. Our valued 4,000 colleagues drive our delivery of specialist learning to over 100,000 learners in over 120 UK locations, across our businesses. 

Why would you join us?

At LTE, we believe in the power of our education to change lives. We are driven by a shared commitment and care and are delighted to work in partnership to achieve our mission. Our biggest asset is our people, and we are committed to operating in a safe and engaging environment where are colleagues and learners can flourish.  This is the heart of LTE - the spirit that defines us and the way that we work. Our Way is defined by the aspirations we share and the approach we take together. 

What we offer our colleagues 

The position of Talent Acquisition Resoucer, offers you the opportunity to develop your career within one of the leading education providers in the UK. We offer you a nurturing environment with space to grow and a place where you will feel supported. We also offer an unrivalled suite of continuous CPD with over 80,000 modules to choose from and a support structure to help you realise your full potential. Flexible working, excellent holiday entitlement, access to a local government pension plus staff discounts are just some of the benefits we have on offer along will plenty of variety and excellent colleagues to work alongside too.

Remuneration

The Successful candidates will be offered a salary of between Salary of £24,771.37 - £27,594.34 per annum, depending on your level of experience. 

You will also receive:

• 25 days of annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (Pro Rata).
• Access to our In-house ‘Evolve’ training programme giving you the chance to upskill and further your career through a wide range of recognised qualifications.
• Access to Group wide career development opportunities.
• We pride ourselves on offering a favourable LGPS pension scheme with a competitive contribution from the Group.
• Discounts on your health care through Simply Health.
• Free, confidential support service provided by an external organisation, PAM Assist.
• Cycle to work scheme saving you 25% on your purchase.
• Retails discounts with UK wide Brands

If you would like to be part of a company that puts their learners and people at the centre of everything the do, please get you application in today! We look forward to hearing from you!

Safeguarding

LTE group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants will be required to undergo an appropriate DBS check via the Criminal Records Bureau and may be subject to additional online checks as part of our pre-screening process. Some roles are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and would require an Enhanced DBS check.

Equal opportunities statement

At LTE Group, we’re committed to providing an environment free from discrimination, bullying, harassment, or victimisation, where all members of our community are treated with respect and dignity.

The closing date for this job advert is 30/07/2024. However, sometimes the job advert may close early if we receive a good response!