Job Description

The Opportunity Provider (TOP) is seeking a proactive, people-focused Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our People Team. As an employee-owned, Ofsted-rated “Good” training provider, we are dedicated to our mission: Upskilling Businesses. Changing Lives. In this pivotal role, you will lead the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle across our diverse brands. You won’t just be filling seats; you will be a brand ambassador, ensuring that every candidate’s first interaction with TOP is values-led, inclusive, and professional. This is a remote-first position that offers the autonomy to shape our hiring strategy while benefiting from a highly supportive, collaborative culture.

Key Responsibilities

End-to-End Recruitment: Lead high-volume and specialist recruitment campaigns from initial briefing to onboarding, ensuring a seamless experience for both candidates and hiring managers.
Stakeholder Management: Act as a trusted advisor to hiring managers, providing expert guidance on market trends, sourcing strategies, and selection techniques.
Employer Branding: Collaborate with the Marketing team to align our Employee Value Proposition (EVP) with candidate expectations, creating engaging content to attract top talent.
Compliance & Safeguarding: Maintain rigorous standards of compliance, specifically adhering to Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance and safer recruitment practices.
Data & Technology: Leverage our ATS (Talos) to manage pipelines and provide data-driven insights to refine and improve our recruitment processes.
Inclusivity & Equity: Lead projects that ensure our recruitment journeys are accessible, equitable, and reflect our status as a Disability Confident Employer.

What You’ll Bring

Experience: Proven track record in 360-degree recruitment, ideally with some exposure to wider HR functions.
Technical Skill: Proficiency with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and a strong understanding of digital sourcing channels.
Knowledge: Up-to-date understanding of UK recruitment legislation and a commitment to safer recruitment (KCSIE).
Mindset: A proactive, “people-first” approach with high emotional intelligence and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, remote environment.
Analytical Ability: A data-driven mindset capable of analyzing performance metrics to drive continuous improvement.

Perks & Benefits

Salary: Starting from £30,000 (dependent on experience).
Bonus Structure: Quarterly tax-free bonuses linked to company performance.
Work-Life Balance: 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays + your birthday off, plus a holiday buy/sell scheme.
Health & Wellbeing: Healthcare cash plan, dental plan, 24/7 GP access, and employee assistance programmes.
Growth: Access to professional qualifications and personalized development plans.
Security: Enhanced sick pay, life insurance, and mileage reimbursement for occasional travel.

Why TOP?

We are an employee-owned business, meaning our profit matters because when we succeed, everyone wins. We are a Living Wage Employer and a Disability Confident Employer, committed to sustainability and excellence.

UK Apprenticeship & Training Sector Context

Working for an Ofsted-rated provider means you are part of a sector critical to the UK economy.

Metric	UK Training Provider Industry Avg.	TOP Commitment
Ofsted Rating	Varies	Rated “Good”
Recruitment Focus	Skills Shortage areas	Focus on KCSIE and quality outcomes
Ownership Model	Often Private Equity	Employee-Owned
Diversity	Improving	Disability Confident Employer

Important Information

Contract: Full-time, Permanent.
Location: Remote (with occasional travel across England).
Safeguarding: This role is subject to a Basic DBS Check.

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