Job Title: Recruitment Partner Location: Garforth, Leeds Reports To: Nursery Manager and Managing Director Contract Type: Part Time (flexible working patterns can be discussed) Salary: £28,000 - £35,000 dependent upon experience (pro-rata) About Sweet Peas Day Care & Teaching Nurseries At Sweet Peas, we are committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and enriching environment where every child can flourish. Our passionate and professional team is the backbone of our high-quality childcare provision. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a dedicated Recruitment Partner to strengthen our internal team and help us reduce reliance on costly agency staff. This is a fantastic and exciting opportunity for an experienced in-house recruiter to work part time hours within an enriching and supportive nursery that is growing where no child is a number. Role Purpose The Recruitment Partner will be responsible for sourcing, attracting, and onboarding high-quality early years professionals who align with our values and commitment to excellence. A key objective of the role is to significantly reduce the nursery’s current spend on agency staff by developing a reliable, internal talent pipeline and streamlining the recruitment process. Key Responsibilities Develop and implement a proactive recruitment strategy for all nursery roles (practitioners, suite leaders, support staff, etc.). Build talent pipelines to ensure a steady flow of qualified candidates for current and future vacancies. Manage the end-to-end recruitment process: advertising, screening, interviewing, compliance checks, and onboarding. Liaise with nursery management to understand staffing needs and role requirements. Use creative and cost-effective methods to attract candidates (e.g., local job boards, social media, partnerships with colleges, referral schemes). Monitor agency usage and work towards reducing agency reliance by increasing internal hires and maintaining a bank of flexible workers. Track recruitment metrics and provide regular reports to management on hiring performance, cost savings, and staffing stability. Maintain accurate records of candidate communications, interviews, and compliance documentation. Champion employer branding and promote Sweet Peas as an employer of choice in the childcare sector. Person Specification Essential: Proven experience in recruitment, preferably in childcare, education, healthcare. Strong understanding of safer recruitment practices and DBS compliance. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Organised, proactive, and target-driven with the ability to work independently. Knowledge of employment law and recruitment best practices. Confidence using recruitment platforms, databases, and social media. Desirable: Previous experience recruiting for early years settings. Knowledge of Ofsted requirements and early years qualifications. HR experience or CIPD qualification (or willingness to work towards one). What We Offer Competitive salary with performance-based incentives. Supportive and friendly working environment. Potential for flexible or hybrid working (for the right candidate). Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on staffing stability and cost- efficiency. 50% childcare discount worth up to £9,500 pa per child Medical cash plan benefit and Confidential employee assist helpline Free parking, just 4 minutes from M1 Jn 47 and great public transport links