Job Overview
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. This is a varied, fast‑moving role that suits someone who is organised, people focused, comfortable managing multiple priorities, and genuinely motivated by the idea that great hiring can drive real social impact. If you are passionate about attracting diverse talent and want your work to matter beyond a filled vacancy, we would love to hear from you.
Responsibilities
* Build effective relationships across all 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 process.
* Support academies to identify recruitment needs, plan effectively, and execute recruitment campaigns to meet their requirements.
* Provide support and guidance to hiring managers during the recruitment process.
* Coordinate an engaging, high‑touch recruitment experience from end to end across our 55 academies and central teams, building trusted relationships with hiring managers and HR teams, developing talent pipelines for current and future needs, and launching targeted campaigns across multiple channels.
* Ensure every candidate has an experience they will remember for the right reasons.
Strategic Recruitment and Talent Network
* Build and maintain talent pools of skilled educators and non‑teaching staff, 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 career fairs.
Qualifications
* Previous experience in building and developing relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
* Excellent communication, writing skills, and attention to detail.
* Ability to problem‑solve and create innovative solutions to hiring challenges.
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to multitask in a fast‑paced environment.
* Proactive and resilient approach to challenges.
* Desire to learn and continually review best practice.
* Ability to start in September or sooner, depending on availability.
Benefits
* Competitive rewards and benefits package, including Harris Allowance, Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme, Wellbeing Cash Plan, and many other benefits.
Legal & Compliance
The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants. Before applying, please review our Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex‑Offenders.
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