Talent Acquisition Specialist

Are you an experienced recruitment professional ready to make a real impact?
If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about providing an exceptional service to hiring managers and candidates, this role could be for you.

We are recruiting for a new Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis (37.5 hours per week). This role will be based at our Peterborough office, however, we understand that work is something you do, not just a place you go. At Mencap, we offer our office-based colleagues and teams greater flexibility regarding where their work is done. You will be required to attend the office on the first Tuesday of each month, as well as for quarterly team meetings.

In this role, you will be part of a team responsible for leading recruitment across all Communities and Enabling roles within the organisation. This will include high-volume education, employment and retail vacancies, as well as specialist and niche roles, including positions exclusively for people with a learning disability.

You will develop strong, collaborative relationships with Hiring Managers, Senior Leaders and People Partners to attract and recruit high-quality talent, while promoting best practice throughout the recruitment process. You will also coach and support Hiring Managers to ensure every campaign is fair, equitable and inclusive.

Working end-to-end, you will manage recruitment campaigns from initial briefing through to appointment, supported by a Resourcer, ensuring a positive and engaging candidate experience before candidates join Mencap.

What you will bring to the role:

• Excellent communication and time management skills, with the ability to effectively manage your own workload and meet agreed deadlines.
• Being resilient and adaptable, with the ability to think outside the box and adjust recruitment strategies for different roles.
• Confident in sourcing and attracting candidates using a range of methods, including CV databases and LinkedIn. As well as using platforms to build talent pools.
• Experience of using an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to accurately record information, support candidate onboarding and ensure full compliance.
• Ability to work with Hiring Managers to incorporate all selection metrics into the recruitment process.
• Act as a subject matter expert, using data and insights to inform decision-making.

It is not essential to have previous experience within the Charity or Social Care sector. Experience in retail, education and other fast-paced industries would also be welcomed. We are open to consider any background, but you must have experience of working as a Recruiter or Talent Acquisition Specialist, gained in either an in-house or agency environment.

Please submit an up-to-date CV and covering letter that highlights your relevant experience and skills for this position. If you need any additional information, feel free to contact Alesha Hill from our recruitment team at [email protected] 

*Please note* The application closing date for the role will be on Tuesday 10^th February. First stage interviews will be held via TEAMS on the 23^rd February.

Job ID: 35485

Here at Mencap, we offer an impressive range of benefits designed to support and reward our employees to ensure that our teams feel valued and appreciated.

Our benefits package offers 32 days of paid holiday (including bank holidays, pro rata), along with a range of perks such as discounts at leading high-street retailers, access to health cash plans, interest-free loans, and many more exciting offerings.

For more details on what we have to offer, please see the attached document outlining all the fantastic benefits available to you as a member of our team!

Our vision is for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives.

We're here to support people with a learning disability, their families and their carers. We fight for a kinder, fairer and more inclusive society for people with a learning disability to live in.

At Mencap, everyone works with people with a learning disability either providing support or advice, or alongside one another as colleagues.

Belonging at Mencap is for everyone, every day, everywhere.

· Everyone is expected to treat people well and make Mencap an inclusive organisation.

· Every day we grow and learn. It’s okay to make mistakes but we learn from them and make changes

· Everywhere people will feel respected, valued, and safe to be themselves.

We have Belonging network groups that meet online and are open to all colleagues. The groups include people who identify as Black and Asian, LGBTQIA+, disabled or with a long- term health condition, women, parents and carers, and their allies.

 We want to encourage everyone to apply to work at Mencap and we offer a variety of different contract types and working patterns. We’re not looking for specific experience. It is your personality and values that will make you a great colleague. We will train and develop you to succeed in the role you’re applying for.