We are seeking a strategically-minded Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our forward-thinking HR team in this newly created, fixed-term role. Initially a 12-month fixed-term contract with part-time working hours (4-day week), the role will suit someone who is keen to further develop their experience of leading in the areas of attraction and selection strategy, employer brand awareness, and inclusive hiring practices. The role will involve running the end-to-end process for recruitment, however, with an average of less than 10 vacancies at any one time, a significant portion of time will be spent on reviewing our organisation’s approach to recruitment with a view to making strategic improvements where relevant to ensure an excellent candidate experience, efficient use of management time, and inclusive practices that align with the organisation’s approach to ED&I. The role will report to the Head of Talent Development, which is also a newly created role, and will also work closely with the Chief People Officer to ensure alignment with the organisation’s overall People Strategy. WHAT’S IT LIKE TO WORK AT ST GEMMA’S? Our values at St Gemma’s are Caring, Aspiring, and Professional, and these are the veritable essence of our culture. Step into any one of our locations, be that our hospice, our Retail hub or one of our shops, and you will be met with smiling, friendly, warm-hearted people who take immense pride in the work they do. We are innovative, always considering how we can make improvements or how we might evolve to ensure our patients, their families, and our supporters have the best possible experience with us. This has led to some impressive achievements, from producing our own aromatherapy oils within our Therapy team, to keeping pace with the benefits of AI in a healthcare setting, to the development of our Inclusion Service which improves end-of-life care for individuals who are homeless or vulnerably housed, not to mention our ‘Outstanding’ rating from the CQC to name just a few examples. We encourage early applications and reserve the right to invite candidates to interview prior to the closing date and/or close this advertisement prior to the closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. About us St Gemma’s Hospice is an independent Leeds-based charity and one of the leading hospices in the UK, providing expert care and support for local people with life-limiting and terminal illnesses. We offer care to patients, families and carers in the Hospice’s In-Patient Unit, through the St Gemma’s community team, and at our Out-Patients. We have around 300 employees working across the main Hospice site in Moortown, Retail Hub in Bramley, a large chain of charity shops, and out in the community. We offer career opportunities both in our multi-disciplinary clinical team and in a wide range of non-clinical roles, all of which contribute towards local patient care. St Gemma’s Hospice has a team of approximately 800 volunteers, working in a variety of roles supporting departments throughout the organisation. St Gemma’s is committed to equal opportunities and strives to be diverse and inclusive, a place which reflects the communities we serve. We offer a competitive range of benefits with an emphasis on staff well-being in a caring and friendly environment. The benefits Maternity / Paternity leave Generous holiday Personal pension plan Employee assistance programme Free parking (Hospice Site) Wellbeing support Subsidised Meals (Hospice Site) Learning & teaching Documents