About Oxford Royale
Oxford Royale is a leading global provider of elite summer schools. Driven by a firm belief that education is about much more than a formal classroom, we offer young people unparalleled cultural and learning experiences, giving them a window to a world of opportunity.
Job Description
We are seeking a dynamic People Partner to join our People Team, playing a pivotal role in the recruitment of approximately 400 temporary summer staff, including teachers and pastoral support staff across our UK locations, while also supporting international recruitment and Head Office recruitment. Your primary responsibility is to ensure an exceptional candidate experience from the first point of contact through the recruitment process.
Duties and Responsibilities
Key responsibilities:
* Lead recruitment process for temporary summer team of teachers and pastoral support staff across multiple UK locations
* Support international recruitment efforts for the USA and Dubai operations and the Head Office recruitment
* Provide an excellent first point of contact for Oxford Royale applicants, ensuring an exceptional candidate experience
* Review applications in a timely manner, managing seasonal peaks effectively
* Interview candidates in line with pre-arranged profiles and role requirements
* Coordinate and deliver assessment centres for campus pastoral teams
* Utilise the ATS system to monitor and manage applications and candidates efficiently
* Attend recruitment events to attract top talent and showcase Oxford Royale
* Support onboarding processes, including DBS checks, Right to Work verification, and reference collection
* Liaise with HR & Recruitment colleagues and Operations delivery teams
* Report recruitment progress, challenges, and insights to the Chief People Officer
* Collect feedback from applicants and stakeholders to continuously improve recruitment processes
* Ensure accurate matching of diverse candidates to specific job attributes and location requirements
Person Specification
* Strong attention to detail with the ability to match candidates to specific job requirements accurately
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to create positive candidate experiences
* Experience using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and recruitment databases
* Proficiency in using business software and the ability to learn new systems quickly
* Flexible and adaptable approach to working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
* Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines
* Approachable and personable with excellent relationship-building skills
* Takes accountability and responsibility for outcomes and delivery
* Collaborative team player who supports cross-functional working
* Cultural awareness when working with international candidates and stakeholders
Position Details
* Hours: 40 hours per week, typically 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday (with 30-minute unpaid lunch break)
* Location: Oxford office with hybrid/remote working options available
* Salary: £30,000 per annum
* Reports to: Chief People Officer
* Benefits:
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o Participation in a discretionary annual bonus scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Winter and summer social events
* Team-building events
* Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
* Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme
* 32 days of annual leave, inclusive of public and bank holidays
More About Oxford Royale
Our unique educational model is all about partnership. Every student has unique skills, strengths, and dreams – our role is to mentor and guide them, to introduce and explore new concepts, and to help them realise their true potential.
Oxford Royale was founded nearly 20 years ago, with a vision to offer young people a broader and richer learning experience, and to drive their success in paths that they may not even have considered. Over the last 18 years, Oxford Royale has welcomed more than 25,000 students from over 170 nations and has become a three-time winner of the Queen's Award for Enterprise, and a five-time winner of the BETA Award for best educational product.
Students can choose from over 30 courses, all designed to help them gain confidence, experience, and a competitive edge. They can experience life in an Oxford or Cambridge University college or on campus at Ivy League institution. They visit some of the most heritage-rich locations in the United Kingdom and the United States of America, taste a degree in medicine, build robots, or explore philosophy, whilst always working with peers from around the globe.
We have built an outstanding, talented team of sales executives, admissions executives, teachers, counsellors, and operations managers, who all share our vision to inspire young people to reach their potential. Over many years, our approach has been proven to motivate young people to achieve more than they ever believed possible.
If you share our passion, apply to join the team
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At Oxford Royale, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for all. We believe in building a community that reflects the diversity of the students we serve and are dedicated to equality, diversity and inclusion.
Our goal is to cultivate a workplace where everyone feels valued and can contribute fully, regardless of background, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, ability, ethnicity, or perspective. By embracing different experiences and viewpoints, we can achieve more together and deliver the best possible experiences for our students and staff. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer and encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Oxford Royale is equally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and we expect all staff to share in this commitment. To uphold these standards, we conduct enhanced disclosure checks for all roles.