Resourcing Manager [Job Ref: 220114]

Reach South Academy Trust is seeking to appoint an exceptional Resourcing Manager to join the Trust in April 2022.

Post: Resourcing Manager

Location: Plymouth Based (hybrid delivery model of home and site based according to needs of business)

Hours:  37.5 hours per week, 52.14 weeks per year.

Contract: Full-time, Permanent Contract.

FTE Salary Range: NJC Grade F; 27,041 - £29,577 per annum; 

Role Profile

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our rapidly developing Multi Academy Trust for a talented Resourcing Manager to join our team. 

Our recruitment team is responsible for delivering a quality, responsive and professional recruitment and selection service to the Trust within a busy and at times pressurised working environment.  As the Resourcing Manager you will be involved with a range of activities within our Trust People Strategy focusing on strategic Talent Acquisition initiatives; which will include: 

• Developing initiatives to reduce the Reach Academy South Trust’s (the Trust) reliance on Agency/supply staff via external agencies 
• Develop and drive employer brand perception within local and national communities 
• Evolving Reach’s competitive edge within the labour market by developing social media platforms to create access to talented candidates 
• Improving the candidate experience 
• Promoting equality, diversity and inclusion into the Trust’s recruitment and selection process  
• Working in partnership with our Executive and Academy leadership teams to develop effective and brand aligned resources and achieve accreditation in support of Reach’s development towards being an Employer of Choice and talent market leader. 
• Supporting our Academies and Central teams with their recruitment and selection processes 
• Conducting regular quality assurance and legal compliance checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) Safer Recruitment legislation.
  

About you

The successful candidate will have experience working within recruitment/resourcing within an organisation of more than 300 employees and will have the ability to build effective working relationships and lead on key projects within their specialist area of recruitment.  

• You will be someone who feels an affinity with our values and our vision seeking a core purpose of delivering for our students and communities. Other skills, knowledge and experience we look for include: 
• Be customer focused, understanding how to set and exceed expectations in relation to talent acquisition strategy and recruitment and selection processes/service and showing demonstrable knowledge in effective recruitment delivery/service. 
• Have demonstrable experience in sourcing candidates and a good working knowledge of social media and online advertising platforms/mediums used to attract and recruit candidates. 
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage with and build effective relationships with all stakeholders using both written and verbal communication you will be able to influence colleagues and partners to drive changes and make improvements to the Recruitment and Selection service at the Trust. 
• Previous experience of working within Education would be advantageous however it is not essential to be successful in this role; experience of working within a busy Recruitment or HR team (at volume) is essential.

Next Steps

So if you have any queries about this role, please get in touch by calling the Recruitment Team on 07759365064 or email us at recruitment@reachsouth.org  

If you are experiencing any technical issues, please contact recruitment@reachsouth.org for support.

To Apply for this opportunity please complete the online application application form with TES.

Closing date: for applications is Thursday 3rd February 2022 at Midnight.

Interview Date:  Interviews will be held week commencing 21st February 2022.

Opportunities and Benefits:  

We offer a competitive salary plus LGPS pension, great career progression and development opportunities, access to our Employee Assistance Programme with many other benefits.  

We’re proud of how we support our staff in order that you have high levels of job satisfaction, are aware of the difference you are making for the children and families you work with and can see your contribution towards our community. There are regular opportunities for professional development and training, and a wider community of staff to network with within Reach South Multi Academy Trust. You will have the chance to visit other local schools, work alongside a range of outside professionals and take part in a variety of e-learning and face-to-face training. 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Each post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. 

Reach South Academy Trust is committed to ensuring that there is no discrimination on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation at any stage of the recruitment process or in the terms and conditions offered to new employees, or promoted employees.

Please note that Reach South Academy Trust can only consider applications from candidates eligible to work in the UK, and who can provide the required documentation and where a candidate does not need a Skilled Worker Visa.