Talent Acquisition Specialist
At Lanes Group nothing is more important than the health, safety and well-being of our people and our customers. It’s a major reason we are the UK’s largest independent specialist infrastructure delivery partner of choice with a turnover in excess of £530 million, (EBITDA £45m), with over 4,000 brilliant people and a countrywide network of operational locations. Our services cover the majority of the FTSE 100 & 250 respectfully.
Strong leadership being at our heart, supporting our people ensuring they are engaged with purpose, rewarded and recognised whilst delivering absolute exacting operational excellence being a leading entity and enviable delivery team embracing quality and compliance in our overarching delivery, one of our fundamental key differentiators.
In this critical role of ensuring our organisation is known for being the best in everything we do, known for leaving a legacy of absolute quality and compliance and keeping our promises at all times is our absolute mantra.
Reporting to the Resourcing and Talent Manager, the Talent Acquisition Specialist will design, develop and deliver strategic resourcing for Lanes Group in line with the Thames Water contract, ensuring business needs are delivered and the company’s objectives are aligned with all internal policies and procedures. Delivering full 360 recruitment throughout the Waste Network Services contract whilst creating and maintaining a robust talent pool to deliver a consistent succession pipeline. Our network covers all of Greater London and parts of Hertfordshire, Berkshire, Oxfordshire, Wiltshire, Surrey, Kent and Essex.
Position: Talent Acquisition Specialist
Location: Customer Solutions Centre, Slough Head Office (Slough; Berkshire); Please note this role is in office only.
Job Type: permanent, full-time
Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours (start times to be discussed on interview)
Salary: £35,000 to £38,000 per annum, depending upon experience
Benefits: 24 days holiday (plus bank holidays); health cash plan; onsite parking; onsite restaurant; auto enrolment pension scheme.
STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE
About the Role:
Due to continued growth and development, we are now looking for customer focused people to join us in our Utility Division, working on our Thames Water contract service to deliver real and effective solutions to recruitment problems.
- Arrange and conduct interviews and candidate assessments centres.
- Confirming with candidates that they will be attending their interview and rearranging if needed.
- Posting and amending job adverts which includes altering advert descriptions, reducing / increasing head count, changing managers...
- Searching job boards for candidates who may not have applied but whose skill set matches our vacancies.
- View and prepare applicants' eligibility and drivers checks prior to offering.
- Preparing induction paperwork including the referencing of applicants.
- Keep recruitment paperwork updated and relevant, including but not limited to application forms, GDPR consent and interview note templates.
- Maintain regular contact with candidates throughout the pre-employment period to ensure a smooth onboarding experience.
- Managing relationships with internal stakeholders.
- Work with closely with stakeholders on campaigns to attract new applicants.
- Attend manager meetings to gain an understanding of recruitment needs (when required).
- Manage, audit and update the recruitment system and trackers in line with applicants and roles to provide detailed data to the Head of People and Senior Leadership Team.
- Conduct training for managers, support staff and aspiring leaders to guide them to do their own interviews, following our recruitment processes.
- Conduct exit interviews with leavers to provide insights to address any differences in the market.
- Keep up to date on changes in UK Employment Law, best practice and employment market trends.
- Acting as a point of contact for all recruitment issues across the network.
- Respond to ad hoc recruitment queries on a day-to-day basis.
- Be aware of all Lanes Group policies and your responsibilities towards them.
- Embrace and promote Lanes Group values and culture.
- Undertake ad hoc projects, tasks or duties as and when required or requested by the Senior Leadership Team.
So if you enjoy working in a dynamic team, providing expert recruitment support across the business, where no two days are the same and want to join a growing company that values your expertise - while also investing in your professional development and career progression - then we are the right Company for you.
What is essential is the ability to work proactively and professionally, quickly assessing recruitment issues and delivering practical and efficient solutions to support both employees and managers, ensuring a positive and productive workplace.
About You:
The ideal candidate will have effective organisation skills and the ability to multitask and prioritise your workload is important. Having strong interpersonal, relationship building, networking skills and communication is crucial to the role as is having a professional demeanour to engage with all stakeholders. Being proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and strong attention to detail is imperative. Adaptability and flexibility is key.
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Previous experience as a talent acquisition specialist, recruitment consultant, staffing specialist or similar is essential
- Good knowledge of ATS systems is crucial
- Capable of producing and maintaining weekly and monthly recruitment data reports is a must
- Experience in the drainage, utilities or retail industry will be beneficial
- A full UK drivers licence is essential (you may be required to travel to various depots on our network to interview candidates and conduct recruitment training for managers)
At Lanes Group, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. We believe that our differences make us stronger and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from underrepresented groups. Join us in our commitment to creating a more inclusive and diverse world.
Lanes Group are a signatory of the 'Charter for Employer Positive About Mental Health' run by Mindful Employer.