This is an incredible opportunity to join a globally recognised brand and be part of a dynamic, growing team, with ample opportunities for professional development and career growth.
As part of the talent acquisition function at OCU Group, you will play a pivotal role in driving end-to-end recruitment efforts. Working alongside a dedicated and expanding team, you'll manage and deliver on an assigned portfolio of work, from initial hiring manager briefings to securing top-tier talent.
As OCU Group continues its growth journey, we are looking for exceptional individuals to support the people resourcing function.
What are we looking for?
Skills
We are looking for a recruitment professional with experience in the Utilities, Engineering, and/or Energy industries, as this expertise is crucial for success from the outset. We are seeking individuals who are well-versed in the role and brings the following skills:
Strategic Business Partnering:
Collaborate closely with hiring managers, business leaders, and HRBPs to understand the business landscape and identify external talent pools. You'll be a trusted partner, working alongside key stakeholders to elevate the talent acquisition strategy.
EVP:
Shape the talent acquisition process to position OCU Group as an employer of choice, promoting diversity and inclusion in every hire.
Subject Matter Expert:
Lead impactful briefing sessions with hiring managers to define job requirements, develop standout sourcing strategies, and identify opportunities to enhance the team with fresh talent. Use your market insight to stay ahead of talent availability trends.
Innovative Sourcing & Candidate Engagement:
Master the ATS and manage a diverse pipeline of active and passive candidates aligned with their goals. Engage with external talent through proactive outreach and platforms like LinkedIn to build and maintain a strong pipeline.
Build Partnerships:
Develop strong relationships with agencies and referral channels to create a steady stream of high-quality candidates.
Process Management:
Serve as the voice of the brand, guiding candidates through every stage of the recruitment process. You will own the approval, sourcing, and interview processes, ensuring each step aligns with business guidelines, policies, and expectations.
You will need to be an independent worker, able to anticipate challenges, apply sound judgment, and thrive in a fast-paced, high-demand environment. Our business moves quickly, and we need someone who can keep up
What will support your application?
A proven track record of headhunting niche and top-tier talent within the Utilities, Engineering, and/or Energy industries, along with expertise in platforms like LinkedIn and Boolean search techniques, will be key to your success.
Additional skills and experience that would enhance your application include:
Exceptional relationship-building and stakeholder management:
You thrive in a high-performance culture.
Analytical expertise:
You can interpret data from multiple sources and transform it into actionable insights.
Expert knowledge of talent acquisition best practices:
You also possess a strong awareness of risk and compliance requirements.
Experience mentoring and training junior recruiters:
You enjoy passing on your knowledge to elevate the team.
Unwavering customer service focus:
You take an agile, proactive approach to solving challenges.
A resilient, positive attitude:
You have a proven track record of delivering results under pressure.
Please Note
Due to the nature of this role, a valid UK driving licence is required, along with the ability and willingness to travel (within defined parameters).
Our offices are located across the UK, so we are flexible regarding your preferred base location, however, ideally looking for you to be based in either Borehamwood or Scotland
This is an outstanding opportunity within a globally respected brand, offering the chance to join a growing team and department, with significant potential for career advancement
Company Information
OCU leads the way in end-to-end infrastructure engineering in the utilities, digital, and energy markets, specialising in safely and efficiently delivering complex client requirements. Our breadth of capabilities and depth of operational capacity, paired with our cutting-edge technology, ensure that we are not just part of the market; we are leading it.
Working directly with many of the country's leading power, energy transition, water, telecoms and digital clients, we are looking for the very best talent to join our growing team.