Diversity and inclusion matter to us. Our vision is of a future where both people and the planet thrive. Diversity is one of our core values and we strive to build a workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging. All new staff who join us learn about the importance of diversity and inclusion to the Museum and how to contribute to creating an inclusive environment. We know we have more to do, but we are committed to ensuring that everyone who works at the Museum feels they can thrive and feel valued and respected. Job Summary To manage talent acquisition for the Museum, working with hiring managers to plan and deliver effective campaigns to fill each role with the best possible candidate. To manage and develop a range of materials and systems to support talent acquisition activity. Main responsibilities Be responsible for the end-to-end recruitment pipeline across the Museum (around 150 campaigns per year) Work with the HR Business Partners to understand and predict resourcing needs and plan future hiring needs Be responsible for the Museum’s candidate marketing materials including the careers site, developing content and working with the Digital team to ensure content is updated regularly Work with hiring managers to plan and deliver tailored recruitment campaigns for each role Undertake focused research and campaign planning for hard-to-fill and specialist roles to ensure they are filled with appropriately qualified candidates Keep abreast of best practice and new developments in talent acquisition, testing and learning new ideas and methodologies to improve our approach Liaise with the HR Administrators to ensure vacancies are posted as needed and candidates are moved through the recruitment pipeline. Administer an allocation of campaigns where required during peak periods Plan and manage volume recruitment events for front of house roles in conjunction with hiring managers and the HR Advisor Develop and deliver a range of selection assessment tools and methodologies to ensure we select the right hires for each role. Sit on interview/assessment panels as required Work with the Volunteering Co-ordinator and HR Operations Manager to develop and deliver an effective recruitment service for volunteers Manage the recruitment advertising budget ensuring it is deployed where it will deliver the best returns in terms of candidate quality Liaise with recruitment and agencies as needed, selecting the best value partners, negotiating rates and managing their service delivery Support on Executive Search campaigns where required for senior hires Manage the day-to-day functioning of the Applicant Tracking System, liaising with the HR Operations Manager on system developments and improvements Work with the managers of proposed externally funded projects to understand potential hiring needs and advise on timing/strategy Work with the Head of Inclusion & Organisational Development on strategies to ensure inclusive recruitment and to meet our targets for increasing representation at every level of our workforce Work with the HR Operations Manager to develop a suite of management information reports for hiring managers, senior leaders and HR that give insight into campaign performance and candidate diversity. Make recommendations for changes and developments based on insights from this data. Person Specification Significant experience as an in-house recruiter with a successful track record of hiring into key roles Experience of a broad range of assessment methodologies and deploying these to select the best candidates for each role Experience of developing and implementing assessments against behaviour frameworks Experience of coaching hiring managers to deliver effective recruitment campaigns Experience with developing candidate attraction materials and communications Experience of developing and delivering training for hiring managers Experience of developing targeted campaigns for hard-to-fill/niche roles Significant experience using digital tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter to identify and approach potential candidates Experience of working with Applicant Tracking Systems, developing their use to maximise their effectiveness Highly numerate with proven ability of taking a data-driven approach and making recommendations based on insight Highly organised with the ability to manage and prioritise a range of campaigns Flexible and proactive approach Excellent written and verbal communication skills Experience of managing budgets and supplier relationships Desirable Accreditation in one or more psychometric testing methodologies e.g. BPS RQTU certification Experience of hiring in the academic/scientific sectors Key Information This is a hybrid working role so you will be expected to divide your time between home working and working on-site at South Kensington. All positions at the Natural History Museum are conditional subject to receipt of: Proof that you are legally entitled to work in the UK A Basic Disclosure Check from the Disclosures and Barring Service (DBS) Satisfactory references covering the last 3 years of your employment or education Health clearance The Museum supports flexible working.