We’re looking for a Talent Acquisition Specialist to own recruitment across our Central Office functions and partner closely with internal stakeholders to attract high‑quality talent from Entry to Senior Manager level.
Location – London, Hybrid (2+ days per week in the office)
Contract – 6–9 Month Fixed Term Contract
At LEYF, our mission to change the world one child at a time starts with the people we bring into our organisation. Our Central Office teams spanning Finance, Marketing, Technology, HR, Operations and more – play a critical role in enabling our nurseries to thrive and our organisation to grow sustainably.
What You’ll Be Doing
Partnering for high‑quality hiring
* Own the full end‑to‑end recruitment lifecycle for Central Office vacancies, from role scoping and approval through to offer and handover
* Partner closely with senior stakeholders, providing expert advice, market insight and constructive challenge
* Build strong credibility as a trusted recruitment advisor, adapting hiring strategies to changing business needs
* Recruit across a diverse range of corporate disciplines including Finance, Marketing, HR, Technology and Operations
* Confidently manage multiple roles simultaneously, often with varying urgency and complexity
Attracting and sourcing exceptional talent
* Design and deliver targeted sourcing strategies, including direct search, LinkedIn, referrals and talent mapping
* Write compelling, inclusive job adverts that reflect LEYF’s mission, values and social purpose
* Build and maintain strong talent pipelines for priority and future‑critical roles
* Use market intelligence to advise on talent availability, salary expectations and potential hiring risks
Delivering a Standout Candidate Experience
* Provide a professional, engaging and inclusive candidate experience from first contact through to offer
* Screen, shortlist and interview candidates, supporting fair, evidence‑based selection decisions
* Facilitate interview panels and coach hiring managers on best‑practice assessment
* Ensure timely, thoughtful and constructive communication at every stage of the process
Operational excellence and continuous improvement
* Manage vacancies accurately within the applicant tracking system, ensuring data integrity and compliance
* Deliver against agreed hiring timelines while maintaining a strong focus on quality of hire
* Monitor recruitment metrics and share insights to continually improve process, technology and experience
* Stay up to date with market trends and organisational priorities to proactively shape recruitment delivery
We’re Looking For Someone Who…
Has the right experience and expertise
* Proven in‑house recruitment experience across corporate or Central Office roles (essential)
* Experience hiring roles from entry level through to Senior Manager (essential)
* Strong stakeholder management skills with the confidence to influence and challenge (essential)
* Demonstrated expertise in direct sourcing and proactive talent mapping (essential)
* Experience recruiting across multiple corporate disciplines (desirable)
Brings the behaviours that make this role shine
* Commercially minded, balancing pace with quality and long‑term impact
* A clear, confident communicator who adapts their approach to different audiences
* Highly organised and resilient, able to manage competing priorities effectively
* A collaborative team player who contributes positively to team culture
* Committed to inclusive hiring and fair, consistent recruitment practices
* Motivated by purpose and aligned with LEYF’s values and social impact goals
What’s in it for You?
* Be part of something impactful: Join a team with a strong sense of purpose, dedicated to making a real difference in Early Years education
* Enjoy the perks: Competitive salary and great range of benefits including a market‑leading 7% employer pension contribution
* Save on childcare: 70% discount at our nurseries if you have children or grandchildren
* Time to recharge: 26 days off a year (pro rata), including Christmas closure, your birthday off, and bank holidays
* Feel valued: Access to a wellbeing app, shopping discounts, team events, and more
We welcome you exactly as you are
A diverse team makes us stronger. Whatever your background, if you care about people, quality and social impact — and want to do recruitment work that truly matters — we’d love to hear from you.
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