Job description

Acorn Education (part of Outcomes First Group) is seeking a Resourcer to join our specialist Clinical team. Based in our Bolton office with hybrid flexibility, this role is critical to our mission of providing high-quality special needs education and care across the UK. As we undergo a period of significant growth, you will be tasked with finding niche clinical talent and building robust pipelines for the future. Notably, the group is part of the 4-Day Working Week trial, offering you the chance to recharge with extra time off while receiving full pay (subject to probation).

What You’ll Be Doing

Talent Sourcing: Proactively search for and pool high-caliber talent for senior and specialist clinical vacancies.
Strategy & Branding: Reduce agency reliance by raising brand awareness in key markets and developing direct talent pools.
Stakeholder Management: Partner with hiring managers to take detailed briefs and maintain trusted relationships throughout the recruitment lifecycle.
Innovation: Review and contribute to continuous improvement projects, trialing new ideas for candidate attraction and social media campaigns.
Safeguarding: Uphold the Group’s rigorous “safer recruitment” standards to protect the children and young people in our care.

Essential Experience & Skills

Sourcing Expertise: Proven experience using various platforms to identify, headhunt, and qualify candidates for specialist roles.
Communication: Excellent verbal and written skills, including the ability to craft engaging advertising content.
Project Mindset: Experience in identifying areas for process improvement and the initiative to trial new recruitment methods.
Screening: Prior experience in shortlisting and conducting initial interviews.
Relationship Building: Ability to manage internal stakeholders and understand the nuances of niche recruitment briefs.

Why Join Outcomes First Group?

We are proud to be a “Great Place to Work” for six consecutive years. Our culture is built on the promise to listen, work together, and make the remarkable happen. Beyond the potential for a 4-day working week, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including Life Assurance, Family Growth Support (enhanced maternity/paternity), and flexible perks via Vista, such as the Electric Car Scheme and Cycle to Work.

Note: Successful applicants will undergo social media checks and a fully enhanced DBS check as part of our commitment to safeguarding.

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