Talent acquisition coordinator

We’re looking for an organised, people-focused Talent acquisition coordinator to join our fantastic People team. This is a permanent, full time position working on a hybrid basis with 2-3 days per week from our Selly Oak office.

In this role, you will work closely with hiring managers and the Talent acquisition team to attract, engage, and recruit diverse talent across the organisation. You will coordinate end-to-end recruitment activity, ensure a positive candidate experience, and help deliver inclusive, compliant recruitment processes.

This is a great opportunity for someone with recruitment coordination or resourcing experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and wants to build a career in talent acquisition within a values-led organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with hiring managers to understand role requirements and deliver effective recruitment campaigns.
• Advertise roles, source candidates across multiple channels, and support screening and shortlisting.
• Coordinate interviews and maintain clear, timely communication with candidates.
• Manage accurate records within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Support recruitment events, careers fairs, and employer branding initiatives.
• Ensure all recruitment activity complies with safer recruitment, GDPR, and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with the wider Talent acquisition team to embed best practice and inclusive processes.

About You

We are looking for someone who is organised, proactive, and passionate about inclusive recruitment.

You will have:

• Experience working in an in-house recruitment function, managing end-to-end hiring processes and partnering with stakeholders to attract, assess, and secure top talent across a range of roles.
• Skilled in sourcing, screening, and coordinating candidates.
• Confident using ATS and recruitment systems.
• Strong communication, organisation, and attention to detail.
• Committed to delivering a professional, inclusive candidate experience.
• Knowledge of safer recruitment, GDPR, and regulatory frameworks such as CQC, RQIA, or Ofsted.
• Able to manage multiple vacancies and meet deadlines effectively.

About Sense

At Sense, we believe that every disabled person should have the opportunity to connect with others and be included in the world. We use our knowledge and expertise to deliver personalised, creative and flexible support at every stage of life.

We are proud to be a Disability confident leader and a charity where people can grow their skills and careers in a supportive, flexible environment.

Our values

Our values shape the way we behave and work alongside disabled people with complex needs to break down barriers.

• We're creating change
• We're always learning
• We're better together

Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore, all offers of employment, where appropriate, are subject to a DBS check; level dependent on the nature of the role.

For this role we particularly welcome applications from candidates from underrepresented ethnic minority backgrounds and candidates with disabilities. Sense is committed to equality of opportunity, and to promoting and celebrating the diversity of staff, volunteers and the people we work with. Everyone's contribution is valued and we ensure they're given the opportunity to realise their potential. We welcome applications from talented people from all sections of the community who share our values and belief that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential.

For more information please visit: https://www.sense.org.uk/jobs/equality-diversity-and-inclusion-in-recruitment/