Location: Remote (UK-based) - Ability to travel to Dartford for interviews.
About CST Training LTD
At CST Training, we’re passionate about helping individuals and organisations grow through industry-leading qualifications in construction, leadership, health & safety, and beyond. We believe in keeping things Simple, delivering Wisdom through knowledge, and driving Innovation in everything we do. With a reputation for excellence and integrity, we’re now looking to expand our team with a dedicated Talent Acquisition Manager to help us grow even further.
Role Overview
We’re seeking a proactive and results-driven Talent Acquisition Manager to lead our end-to-end recruitment strategy. This is a hands-on role where you’ll own the full 360 recruitment cycle, from job posting, shortlisting and candidate attraction to interviews and onboarding. You’ll focus primarily on hiring high-performing Sales Executives, BDMs, Tutors, and Assessors, but may support recruitment across other departments as the business evolves.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and manage the full 360 recruitment process, including job advertising, sourcing, screening, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding. Work with the SLT to establish current and future requirements.
* Collaborate with internal teams to understand role requirements and develop compelling job descriptions and adverts.
* Understand the compliance requirements for job roles and ensure we remain compliant.
* Use creative strategies to attract top talent, including open days, digital campaigns, LinkedIn outreach, and partnerships.
* Build and maintain strong talent pipelines for core roles (Sales, BDMs, Tutors, Assessors).
* Organise and run interview processes, ensuring candidate experience is professional and aligned with CST’s values.
* Monitor recruitment KPIs and adapt sourcing strategies to optimise results.
* Manage ATS and recruitment admin, ensuring GDPR compliance.
* Identify challenges and opportunities to improve hiring processes, candidate experience, and time-to-fill metrics.
* Report regularly to senior leadership on recruitment progress and challenges.
* Facilitate a smooth onboarding process in collaboration with HR and line managers.
* Nuture new starts within the business to ensure they are progressing correctly.
What We're Looking For
* Proven experience and demonstrable success in end-to-end recruitment (agency or in-house)
* Strong track record in hiring for sales and/or education-focused roles
* Confident running multiple processes independently and at pace
* Strategic thinker with hands-on delivery mindset
* Skilled in candidate sourcing and headhunting using LinkedIn and job boards with an established personal network within the training sector.
* Excellent communication and organisational skills
* Experience organising or participating in open days, job fairs or talent events is a plus
* Comfortable working autonomously and remotely, with high accountability
* Passion for learning and talent development
Bonus & Incentives
We believe in rewarding success. You’ll receive a bonus for each candidate who successfully passes their probation period, giving you a direct stake in the quality and success of your hires.
Why Join CST Training?
* Work with a growing company that genuinely lives its values
* Flexible, remote-first culture
* Be part of a supportive, mission-driven team
* Opportunity to shape the talent strategy of a respected UK training provider
* Competitive compensation and performance bonuses
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV and a short cover letter outlining why you’re a great fit for this role.