Talent Acquisition Coordinator

Join the Harris Federation at an exciting time of growth and play a meaningful role in shaping the future of education across London. As a Talent Acquisition Coordinator, you'll be at the heart of our recruitment activity - connecting exceptional people with roles that genuinely change young people's lives. Working across our 55 academies and central teams, you'll coordinate an engaging, high touch recruitment experience from end to end. That means building trusted relationships with hiring managers and HR teams, developing talent pipelines for current and future needs, launching targeted campaigns across multiple channels, and ensuring every candidate has an experience they'll remember for the right reasons. This is a varied, fast moving role that suits someone who is organised and people focused, comfortable managing multiple priorities, and genuinely motivated by the idea that great hiring can drive real social impact. If you're passionate about attracting diverse talent and want your work to matter beyond a filled vacancy, we'd love to hear from you. We are looking for somebody is able to start in September, or sooner depending on availability. MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY As a key member of the Talent Acquisition Team, the Talent Acquisition Coordinator, plays a vital role in shaping the future of Harris Federation by helping us attract exceptional people to our academies and central services. You will support the delivery of impactful recruitment strategies while championing an exceptional candidate experience from first contact to appointment. Your responsibilities will include: Recruitment and Selection

• Build effective relationships across all our academies and head office teams, gaining an in depth understanding of the competences and skills required throughout the Federation.
• Develop collaborative working relationships with academy Senior Leadership and HR teams to promote safeguarding and ensure a highly efficient and robust selection processes.
• Support academies to identify recruitment needs, plan effectively and action effective recruitment campaigns to meet their requirements.
• Provide support and guidance to hiring managers during the recruitment process.
Strategic Recruitment and Talent Network
• Build and maintain talent pools of skilled educators and non-teaching staff, while nurturing talent pipelines to support future roles.
• Develop talent pipelines and nurture talent in line with workforce planning and recruitment demands.
• Attend local professional networking events and university careers fairs.
  
  We are looking for a highly motivated talent professional who is energised by building exceptional teams and inspiring workplaces, and who has the instinct and determination to spot and attract the very best people for our academies.
We would like to hear from you if you have:
• Previous experience in building and developing relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Excellent communication, writing skills and attention to detail
• The ability to problem solve and create innovative solutions to hiring challenges
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• A proactive and resilient approach to challenges
• A desire to learn and constantly review what "best practice" looks like
  
  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 over 50 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.


• Have the opportunity to shape the future of education by securing the best talent for our academies
• Have the opportunity to work in a highly supportive and collaborative environment
• Have the opportunity to be creative and work in a team where ideas are valued and put into practice
• Have the opportunity to work with 55 amazing academies and engage with a large network of educators and senior leaders.
You will also have access to a variety of benefits, support programmes and initiatives including:
• Excellent opportunities for continuous professional development and career progression
• Pension scheme (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
• 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