Overview
Vacancy | Talent Acquisition Specialist
Title Talent Acquisition Specialist Hours 37 hours per week, 52 weeks of the year Salary Up to £46,994 per annum Organisation Chelmsford College Closing Date 13/04/2026
Join us in shaping the future of the College workforce through digital transformation. We are looking for a Talent Acquisition Specialist - who does not just fill roles, they attract the best talent, craft progression and turn our college into a destination employer. If you are comfortable with digital skills and marketing along with data analytics, then this is your stage.
Responsibilities
* Lead end to end recruitment solutions with a strong focus on digital attraction strategies
* Create compelling content for advertising, social media, job boards and targeted campaigns
* Support hiring managers with insights, guidance and market intelligence
* Champion our employer brand and bring attract applications from a wider source as possible with diversity and experience
* Use data and analytics to optimise reach, sources, engagement and candidate conversion
* Lead on onboarding and mandatory training compliance
What You Will Thrive Here If You
* Have experience in talent acquisition, ideally within a fast-paced environment, ideally education
* A creative marketer with a focus on attracting and retaining talent
* Have strong digital marketing skills - from content creation to campaign optimisation
* Passionate about the candidate experience and building inclusive hiring journeys
* Excellent communication and marketing relationship-building abilities
* You will hold a L5 qualification either in Recruitment & Selection, CIPD and relevant digital qualification
* Experience in working within the education sector or regulated organisation ideal but not essential, subject to career experience
Additional Information
Join our growing team as we invest in the people who shape our futures. The College is committed to equality and diversity and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share these commitments. Starting salary may be dependent on qualifications, skills and experience. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
If you have any further questions or if you wish to apply, please email employment@chelmsford.ac.uk. Applications will be considered upon receipt. The closing date for receipt of completed applications is 13th April 2026.
Apply by completing the online application form. Online Application for Employment
PLEASE NOTE You may wish to download the example forms, and explanatory notes, using the link below in order to prepare the information you will be asked to submit. The online application process has to be completed in one go and without undue delay. In particular, you are advised to prepare your Supporting Statement of up to 4000 characters in another application before you start.
Download Application Pack
If you require help making your application please contact the Human Resource Department on 01245 293018 or email employment@chelmsford.ac.uk.
Contact
Please use the below contact details if you would like to contact us directly about employment opportunities.
Human Resource Department
Chelmsford College
Moulsham Street Campus
Chelmsford
CM2 0JQ
Tel: 01245 293018
Tel: 01245 490486 (24 hour answer phone)
Fax: 01245 266908
Please click link to email the Human Resource Department.
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