That s where you come in. We re looking for a forward-thinking Head of Talent Acquisition to take our recruitment strategy to the next level leading a passionate team, championing our employer brand, and ensuring we attract, engage and retain the very best talent in the industry.
This is a newly created position, giving you the opportunity to shape the future of talent at Keepmoat. Reporting to the Head of HR Operations and leading a team of four, you ll design and deliver an end-to-end recruitment strategy that meets the needs of a fast-moving, multi-site business.
You ll be based from one of our regional offices and travel regularly across the UK, working closely with HR colleagues and senior leaders to forecast workforce needs, build talent pipelines, enhance candidate experience, and position Keepmoat as an employer of choice in the housebuilding and construction sector.
You will also take a proactive role in developing and nurturing external networks across the industry, attending sector events, building strong relationships with key stakeholders, recruitment partners, and industry bodies to ensure Keepmoat remains visible, competitive, and at the forefront of talent trends.
What you will do
* Leading, coaching and inspiring a high-performing Talent Acquisition team, setting clear goals and fostering a culture of accountability and proactive delivery.
* Designing and embedding a best-in-class recruitment strategy aligned with our business growth and values.
* Partnering with senior leaders to anticipate future skills needs and develop creative, data-driven sourcing solutions.
* Championing an outstanding candidate experience from first contact through to onboarding and induction.
* Collaborating with Marketing to boost our employer brand and create engaging recruitment campaigns.
* Implementing and optimise an ATS, ensuring streamlined, consistent, and compliant processes.
* Owning agency relationships, driving value, and managing the recruitment budget efficiently.
* Being the trusted advisor for all things talent influencing, challenging, and supporting stakeholders at every level.
* Building and maintaining an active presence in the housebuilding and construction recruitment community through networking, attending conferences, job fairs, and industry forums to source new talent and keep abreast of market changes.
HS&S Responsibilities
To take care of your own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by your work and adhere to the Keepmoat Health, Safety and Sustainability standards.
Skills, knowledge & experience
You re an experienced recruitment leader who thrives in a fast-paced, multi-site environment. Commercially astute and people-focused, you know how to balance strategic direction with hands-on delivery.
What you will bring
* Proven experience leading a Talent Acquisition or in-house recruitment function.
* Strong track record in direct sourcing, talent pipelining, and employer branding.
* Excellent stakeholder management skills with the confidence to challenge and influence at senior levels.
* Experience managing budgets and agency PSLs.
* Ideally knowledge of the housebuilding, construction or property development sectors.
* A proactive networker with the ability to build and sustain valuable external industry relationships that support the company s talent acquisition goals.
Core Skills: Recruitment strategy, Brand, Employee onboardingOther Skills: ATS, Branding, Stakeholder ManagementSeniority: Leadership
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