Talent Acquisition Specialist

As an experienced Talent Acquisition specialist, you'll take ownership of the end-to-end recruitment process, making sure we have high performing people in the right roles at the right time. You'll play a key role in attracting top talent to AO, working closely with hiring managers and the wider people team, creating a smooth, positive and inclusive experience for candidates from first contact through to onboarding. You'll recruit across a broad mix of roles and across our different business areas - so no two days feel the same. There'll also be plenty of opportunities to get involved in projects, giving you the chance to help shape how we do things and make a real impact. Our people are our superpower, and we're unstoppable when we're together! We want your ideas to flow, and what better way to make that happen than being based onsite, 5 days a week, where our culture fuels creativity, collaboration and growth. If a £1 bet in the pub between two friends can become the UKs most trusted electrical retailer, imagine what else can be achieved when we're together.Here's What You Can Expect To Be Doing

• Partnering with Hiring Managers
Build strong relationships with stakeholders to understand hiring needs, shape attraction strategies, and provide ongoing support and coaching throughout the recruitment process.
• Attracting Talent
Create engaging & inclusive job adverts and promote opportunities across a range of sourcing channels, including social media, acting as a brand ambassador for AO.
• Sourcing Candidates
Proactively identify and engage both active and passive talent through job boards, direct sourcing, and networking, building strong pipelines for current and future roles.
• Delivering a Great Candidate Experience
Guide candidates through every stage of the recruitment journey, providing regular communication and feedback to ensure a professional and positive experience.
• Managing Offers and Onboarding
Work closely with hiring managers and the wider People team to manage offers and support a smooth onboarding process, maintaining strong relationships beyond hire.
• Using Data to Inform Decisions
Track recruitment activity and performance, using data and insights to improve processes and make informed decisions.
• Keeping Up to Date
Stay informed on market trends, industry insights, and best practices in talent acquisition to continuously enhance your approach., Job Title: Talent Acquisition Specialist - 12 month maternity, fixed term contract Location: Bolton


• Proven experience delivering end-to-end recruitment, confidently managing full hiring lifecycles from brief through to offer
• Strong stakeholder and candidate management skills, building trusted relationships rather than just managing processes
• Sourcing capability, including proactive headhunting using LinkedIn Recruiter and Boolean search techniques
• Highly organised, able to manage multiple vacancies while maintaining attention to detail and meeting deadlines
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence, advise, and coach stakeholders throughout the recruitment process
  
  Our benefits are designed to cover the moments that matter to AOers. From health and wellness to giving back - you'll be rewarded inside and outside of work.
• Holidays; 25 days, plus bank holidays (increasing to 27 days after 2 years with us!)
• Pension; Contribute 5% of your annual salary and we'll do the same, giving you a little extra support for the future.
• Be a VIP at the AO Arena; we have loads of opportunities to win free tickets and pre-sale access!
• Health & wellbeing; discounted gym membership, an onsite spa and our Help @ Hand scheme giving you access to virtual GP's, Mental Health support and much more.
• Discounts; exclusive discounts across our product range.
• Family leave; Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption leave.
• Making a difference; 2 fully paid days a year to donate your time to any charity of your choice.
• On site perks; start your day with free on site parking, grabbing a complimentary breakfast and a coffee at our subsidised in house coffee shop!, Surname
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• Takes just 2 minutes to complete!AO is for everyone! We should all feel that we belong. That's why we are creating a welcoming and inclusive place to work. We're proud to be different. From how we look to the way we talk to our customers, we skip to the beat of our very own drum. We know that being different together is our superpower and we celebrate it because it makes us stronger, more creative, and better at what we do. We believe the people we employ should reflect the diversity of our customer base; that way, we can communicate in a way that recognises all backgrounds, races, ethnicities, genders, ages, religions, abilities, and sexual orientations. And that's why we're asking these questions. Making sure our recruitment process is inclusive is a key part of what we're doing at AO to encourage diversity as an employer. Read more How will we use the data? After we've collated the data, we'll look at the patterns to assess if we are inclusive at each stage. If it turns out that we aren't, then the data may help us identify where we can improve. The data collated won't have any impact on your application and is not shared with hiring managers or the recruitment team.