Talent Acquisition Partner

We are looking for an experienced internal recruiter to join our established central Talent Acquisition Team based at our Head Office in East Croydon. This is an excellent opportunity to join the leading large Multi Academy Trust (MAT) in the country where your role will have a real impact on the young people in our 54 academies across London.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of an established team and highly collaborative organisation that is leading the way in making a difference for disadvantaged young people and communities. The successful candidate will embody our values to help attract and secure high calibre individuals with values that align with the ethos of the Federation.

We are looking for an individual with excellent industry knowledge and previous experience of working in education recruitment recruiting teachers and senior leadership. Your role will also involve taking the lead on international recruitment, including planning overseas trips to recruit Overseas Trained Teachers (OTTs) and supporting the relocation process.

As a Talent Acquisition Partner you will oversee recruitment for all academy based teaching and leadership positions, working with our academy principals and central executive leadership to promote, attract and recruit the best teachers and senior leaders. You will be confident in working with school leaders and delivering a first-class customer experience. You will be responsible for embedding best practice recruitment processes within our academies and with HR colleagues and senior leaders across the Federation.

We offer lifestyle friendly working arrangements including flexible start and end times, and hybrid working with two days (Tuesday and Thursday) working from home. You will work closely with our academies and will be expected to travel to their sites in and around London.

WORKING WITH US

The founder and sponsor of the Harris Federation, Lord Harris of Peckham, opened our first school in 1990. We have, over the past thirty years, implemented ideas and initiatives that have transformed the opportunities of pupils from working class and disadvantaged backgrounds. Harris academies are widely recognised as a force for social mobility. We are immensely proud of the role that our alumni are now beginning to play in the world and of what we believe our current generation of pupils will go on to achieve.

We now have 54 schools educating more than 40,000 young people across London and Essex, and employ over 5,000 staff across our academies and head office. With the majority of our academies located in areas of high socioeconomic disadvantage, a high-quality education is key to the futures of the pupils we serve.

As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

Our work will impact many generations to come, and our staff come from all backgrounds and walks of life, coming together to inspire young minds. We promote an inclusive culture that embraces the valuable and enriching contribution that all of our community make. We continue to be proactive in uplifting and supporting all voices at Harris.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are interested in hearing from experienced recruiters and would be particularly keen to speak with people who have gained experience working within a Multi Academy Trust HR or recruitment team, or in-house TA/recruitment team within public sector or not for profit environment.

You should be experienced in working closely with hiring managers to form close partnerships in order to deliver against recruitment objectives.

We would like to hear from you if you have:

• A passion for recruitment and ensuring outstanding candidate experience
• The ability to problem solve and create innovative solutions to difficult hiring challenges
• Previous experience in building and developing relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Significant recruitment experience gained in an in-house function, RPO or consultancy
• Experience of implementing and developing recruitment processes
• A track record of recruiting across all level roles, from entry level through to senior leadership
• The skills to be resourceful, meticulous, and organised with the ability to multitask
• Experience of using ATS/HRIS
• Experience across several sourcing channels and techniques
• Knowledge of market trends and insights
• Qualifications to degree level or equivalent

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

Harris has a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.

You will also have access to a variety of benefits, support programmes and initiatives including:

• Excellent opportunities for continuous professional development and career progression
• Annual performance and loyalty bonus
• Pension scheme (Teachers' Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme) with generous employer contribution
• 26 days' annual leave (inclusive of our Christmas Eve closure day) plus bank holidays, rising to 27 days after 2 years' service, or equivalent for staff on term time contracts
• Electric car salary sacrifice scheme (up to 40% discount)
• Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan including cover for routine and specialist healthcare
• Employee Assistance Programme for free and confidential advice
• Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme
• Wide range of shopping, leisure, and travel discounts
• 20% off at Tapi Carpets, exclusive to Harris employees
• Interest-free ICT and season ticket loans

For most non-teaching staff based at our Head Office in East Croydon, we also offer lifestyle friendly working arrangements including flexible start and end times, and hybrid working with two days from home and three days on site.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Safeguarding Notice

The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.

Equal Opportunities

The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.