We are looking for a proactive Recruitment Specialist who will play a key role in attracting and hiring top talent, ensuring a smooth and professional candidate journey from application to onboarding
Location: Remote (occasional travel to the Head office in Birmingham)
Who are we? Stern Energy operates ground mounted photovoltaic systems for over 769MW in the UK. We are among the largest operators in Europe with activities in 5 Countries and over 2.8GW under management. We are specialised in proposing and executing revamping and repowering projects to enhance the performance of the assets we operate.
Key Responsibilities
Recruitment & Agency Management
* Act as the primary contact for recruitment agencies, ensuring effective communication and delivery against agreed terms.
* Provide agencies with accurate role briefs and job descriptions.
* Screen candidate CVs and applications before presenting them to hiring managers.
* Schedule interviews, manage candidate communications, and ensure timely feedback.
* Track agency performance and hiring metrics, escalating issues where necessary.
Candidate Experience & Process
* Ensure a smooth and professional recruitment process for all candidates.
* Coordinate and attend interviews
* Support hiring managers with interview preparation and guidance.
Compliance & HR Administration
* Draft and issue offer letters and contracts, as directed by the HRBP.
* Manage right-to-work checks, pre-employment screening, and other compliance requirements.
* Maintain accurate recruitment records.
* Support onboarding activities to ensure a seamless transition for new hires.
Talent Acquisition Support
* Keep track of strong candidates from previous processes to build a light candidate pipeline.
* Contribute to employer branding initiatives (e.g. careers page updates, job board visibility).
* Share market insights and candidate feedback with the HRBP to support workforce planning.
* Manage LinkedIn account and search for new hires
Skills & Experience
Essential
* Previous experience in recruitment coordination
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple vacancies at once.
* Excellent communication skills and confident in liaising with stakeholders at all levels.
* Experience in interviewing and supporting hiring managers
* Understanding of recruitment compliance (e.g., right-to-work checks, GDPR).
* Attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records.
* Experience recruiting for technical/engineering roles
Desirable
* Experience working with recruitment agencies.
* Familiarity with applicant tracking systems (ATS)
* Knowledge of employer branding or social recruitment.
Personal Attributes
* Proactive and solution-focused.
* Able to balance multiple tasks while meeting deadlines.
* Professional and approachable, with a strong focus on candidate experience.
* Comfortable working independently but also as part of a team.
You will report directly to the HR Business Partner
A great benefit package to include:
* Employee Assistance programme
* Pension scheme
* Length of service policy
* Inflation support policy
* Refer a friend incentive
* Enhanced Paternity leave
* Medical Cash plan
* Team building days
* Great company culture and regular social events
* Wellness Wednesday- 30 minutes break for mindfulness
* Extensive learning and development programme
* Regular wellbeing check-ins
* Company mobile phone
* 25 days of annual leave plus Bank holidays
* Toil mechanism
* Flexible working policy
At Stern Energy, we are deeply committed to promoting equity and inclusion, and we celebrate the diversity of our team—both those who are with us today and those who will join us in the future. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of gender, gender identity, national origin, religion, social, cultural, or ethnic background, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring decisions are based solely on business needs, job requirements, and qualifications. We strive to be an equal opportunity employer, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone is respected and free from discrimination or harassment.