Lead IT Recruiter

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Job description

Client - TBD

Contract - 3 months contract to perm

Daily Rate - £250 (Inside IR35)

Location - London - Remote worker

Start - Immediate

The Lead Recruiter is responsible for the acquisition and placement of top talent both internally and externally to support the growth of the companies function.

Responsibilities

• Delivering an industry-leading recruitment service that optimises the fit between expectations of the market, candidates and clients.
• Leveraging creative and innovative recruiting techniques to engage and excite top tier talent.
• Proactively developing strategic Talent Pipelines for key and recurring roles across the business.
• Strategic promotion of the employment brand, through a focused direct approach to identifying and attracting talent.
• Working closely with the Hiring Manager to ensure a quality driven, cost effective and timely level of service to the business in order to fulfil their recruitment needs.
• Working closely with the regional People & Culture team to understand the future talent requirements within the business.
• Delivering an excellent customer experience through a drive for quality in the end-to-end recruitment process
• Reviewing job descriptions, competency profiles, selection and assessment tool-kits and advertising copy that will appeal to the identified audience and accurately represents the company as an employer of choice
• Market mapping for new markets and markets where talent is scarce.
• Providing consultative expertise and best practice on the recruitment market across all levels of the business.
• Developing a deliverable resourcing plan, working with P&C to link the Resourcing Strategy into the overall business people plan.
• Building a deep understanding of the talent markets across Technology and IT.

Requirements

• Experience hiring top talent - Technology and IT preferable - within a high-volume and fast paced internal Talent Acquisition function
• Working in partnership with internal clients, the role requires a customer-focused outlook to work proactively to engage the highest calibre individuals to become part of the business
• Experience in an environment where Talent Acquisition operates as a strategic business partner.
• Evidence of active networking and relationship building in relevant markets.
• Evidence of successful direct sourcing utilising all available platforms & tools
• Competency based interviewing & assessment skills (both in design and implementation).
• Understands and uses HR processes.
• Ability to develop significant and rewarding relationships with Line Managers, People & Culture and candidates alike.
• A proven ability to influence management decisions in a fast-moving environment.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong planning and organisation skills.
• Excellent team member, willing to contribute and support others.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Creative approach to problem solving and desire to make things better.
• Ability to plan, prioritise and work under pressure.
• Excellent communication (written & oral) and interpersonal skills.
• Advanced in Written and Spoken English.