The Talent Acquisition Manager will lead recruitment for us in support of our strategic goals in this area, partnering with hiring managers and offering innovative and creative advice and solutions on how to attract and recruit the best talent available. This is a managerial role that requires strong decision making and the ability to drive the department forward progressively, but still very much a position where you will be expected to roll your sleeves up and take a hands‑on approach to deliver first‑rate talent for the organisation, and experience for our candidates.
As our new Talent Acquisition Manager, you will be doing exactly that. You will drive the recruitment operations for placements for both UK and overseas staff, leading the team and taking ownership and responsibility to execute a best‑in‑class candidate experience.
Responsibilities
* Develop and analyse our recruitment metrics, and use your knowledge, market insights, numbers and analysis to continually refine and improve the talent acquisition process using a data‑led approach.
* Being responsible for the discernment and wisdom required to undertake spiritual personal and assessments, refining a clear and robust framework to ensure a fair and consistent candidate experience.
* Training and supporting UK managers with hiring responsibilities in effective recruitment techniques and selection processes, ensuring that colleagues are coached and upskilled to sufficiently assist in the delivery of an efficient campaign.
* Work with the UK and International HR Managers to support a seamless onboarding process for all joiners.
* Designing and implementing robust, efficient, and personable selection processes that deliver an excellent candidate experience.
* Building strong relationships with the MAFI recruitment team and proactively sharing resources, experience, and expertise with Engagement Units.
* Line manage, coach, develop and champion the Talent Acquisition Officer.
* This role will involve some travel within the United Kingdom, particularly around the events season.
* Other duties as may reasonably be assigned by the Director of People and Culture including covering for other members of the team as required.
* Responsible for managing the Talent Acquisition Officer and conducting regular 1‑1s and Personal Development Reviews according to agreed standards.
* Role modelling of organisational values and beliefs.
* Complying with statutory and organisational requirements for the proper handling of personal and sensitive data and ensuring good personal data handling practices are developed, reviewed, and encouraged.
Requirements
* Educated to degree or equivalent standard.
* Demonstrable evidence of being a great line manager.
* Experience designing, implementing, and delivering successful projects.
* Experience using and managing Applicant Tracking Systems.
* Experience conducting effective interviews.
* Preparation and delivery of recruitment training.
* Ability to work cross functionally and build effective relationships internally and externally.
* Strong analytical skills with the ability to think laterally and to take a problem‑solving approach.
* Ability to work as part of a team to achieve identified objectives, and to work on own initiative to move activities and projects forward.
* Ability to work strategically and plan, lead, manage and complete projects according to established deadlines.
* High level ability using Microsoft applications.
* Ability to develop high quality, creative, digital, and print communications.
* Strong organisational and time‑management skills.
* Good understanding of recruitment‑related employment law, compliance and the GDPR.
* Proven track record at managerial level for Talent Acquisition in a fast‑paced environment.
* A self‑starter with a can‑do attitude that has the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
* Experience in delivering a best‑in‑class candidate experience.
* Experience of controlling budgets.
* Proven experience of automating and improving all aspects of the recruitment process.
* Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to present and communicate clearly, assertively, and diplomatically.
* Experience working in a Christian organisation or charity.
* Experience of visiting or working in a developing country.
* Experience working within an aviation setting.
* Experience using/interpreting psychometrics in selection processes.
* Experience working in international recruitment.
* Experience in recruitment marketing including a working knowledge of on and offline advertising, digital and social media.
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