We have some exciting opportunities available at Barking and Dagenham College. We are looking for Recruitment Partner to join our Human Resources team.You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis, and in return we will offer a competitive salary of £33,101 - £35,899 pa inc London WeightingThe Recruitment Partner role:A brand-new role following a restructure of the HR Service, this role is central to delivering the teams mission of being a college centric HR service that supports delivering an exceptional learner experience in a safe environment.As our Recruitment Partner, you will oversee resourcing needs across the College, working closely with the HR Operations Manager and HR Operations Partner, to anticipate future staffing needs and proactively source high calibre candidates. The post holder will provide sound advice to hiring managers with a focus on recruiting safely and guide the priorities of the HR Assistants on a day-to-day basis.This role is, as all recruitment roles are, fast paced and requires exceptional organisational and people skills to be utilised on a daily basis; with points in the year that typically see a higher need in line with the academic calendar. Ideally the successful candidate will be available to start in or before March 2024.Key Responsibilities of our Recruitment Partner:
Build on and continuously review recruitment tools and procedures within the team to ensure that a purpose driven approach is adopted in meeting ongoing hiring needs
Work in collaboration with hiring managers from the conception of a post needing to be filled, to onboarding an excellent quality candidate
Working with the HR Operations Partner, CIS (data) and Quality teams, ensure that staff utilization is consistently considered
Monitor accurate application of College wide rules and standards in the production and advertisements of roles, preventing dilution of qualification criteria and ensuring accurate remission hours are attributed to respective roles
Create engaging advert copy, and utilize modern talent attraction methods to maximize reach
Support hiring managers in screening applicants, delivering a strong shortlist of candidates for roles
Scheduling interview and assessment days, and coordinating the full process
Ensure panel members are appropriately trained in interview practice, safeguarding interviews, and provide feedback in their techniques to maintain the credibility of the interview process
Oversee the completion of appropriate checks on candidates in line with KCSIE Part 3, and support the execution of effective risk assessments where required
Create a structure within which to evaluate the candidate experience to ensure the HR team nurtures moments that matter
Maintain and update the Applicant Tracking System, and internal trackers and ensure the maintenance of the Single Central Register
Keep up to date with industry practices in recruitment
Commit to maintaining professional standards through CPD Foster and maintain positive relationships with PSL agency suppliers, through regular review intervals to ensure quality of service is maintained
Our ideal HR Recruitment Partner should have the following skills and experience:
5 GCSE's or equivalent including Maths and English (A-C grade)
CIPD Level 3 qualification in HR or Recruitment
CIPD Level 5 qualification in HR or Recruitment Practice would be an advantage
Experience working in a fast paced internal recruitment environment
Experience of working with an FE setting (or similar)
Previous experience using Applicant Tracking Systems and HR Information Systems
The ability to work well in a fast paced and pressured environment
Advanced prioritisation and organisational skills
Familiarity with the requirements of Part 3 of KSCIE
Knowledge of Employer branding and advertising processes
An understanding of Safeguarding Legislation and its application within the educational sector
Barking & Dagenham College are committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young peopleSafeguardingAll employment offers are made subject to checks in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidelines. These include (some of which are dependent upon the role and the individual): enhanced DBS including children's barred list check, DfE teaching/management barred list check, on-line searches, overseas criminal record check, evidence of identity and right to work in the UK, satisfactory references, confirmation of medical fitness, evidence of relevant qualifications and a check of previous employment history.You will be required to become familiar with College's policies and comply with the requirements to safeguard and protect the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults. All staff are asked to complete mandatory training on KCSIE and other key areas, and to read the relevant policies.This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.Closing date for applications: 26/05/2024Interviews will be held on: w/c 03/06/2024If you would like to learn more about our Recruitment Partner role, then please click 'apply' today!About UsJoin a truly great college, passionate about success, for our learners, staff, businesses, and communities.Trusted by over 6,000 learners and apprentices yearly; we provide industry-aligned technical and vocational qualifications across our Barking and Rush Green campuses. We've invested over £50m in our facilities over the past 9 years, providing outstanding learning and working environments including our East London Institute of Technology.By choosing Barking & Dagenham College, you'll benefit from:
a competitive salary including London Weighting
generous holiday and pension packages
being part of a team passionate about education and success
links with industry and CPD opportunities
free parking, travel to work and technology assistance schemes
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