Recruitment And Talent Advisor

Job Title: Recruitment and Talent Advisor

Location: Cross Campus, Portsmouth

Salary: £26,742 - £28,315 (Full-Time Equivalent)

Job Type: Part-Time, Permanent, 30 Hours per week, 52 Weeks per year

About City of Portsmouth College:

As the newly merged City of Portsmouth College, we aspire to be the employer of choice in the Portsmouth area, with a progressive, supportive, and rewarding workplace culture and one that offers competitive benefits for its staff. By joining us, you will personally be part of the change we are driving and will play a pivotal role in supporting the growth and development of our brilliant students, turning them into future leaders and innovators. Everyone at City of Portsmouth College is part of the bigger picture and together, each role makes an impact and in turn a difference to our students learning journey.

We have an unrivalled curriculum of courses on offer for students of all ages and stages covering A-levels, Apprenticeships, Vocational & Technical courses. We also offer Higher Education, Online learning and Community courses that appeal to the needs of the local community.

What we offer:

• Annual Leave:41 days which includes 25 days, up to 8 days for Winter closure plus 8 bank holidays
• Local Government Pension Scheme 26.10%
• Learning & Development programmes by The Community Adult Education Department
• Onsite discounts: COPC Hair Salon & 50% off at the COPC Sports Centre
• Online discounts: Unidays, Student Beans and Totum with a COPC email address
• Free car parking across all campus sites

About the role:

Following a review of the People and HR team, COPC is looking to recruit an experienced Recruitment and Talent Advisor, the post holder will play a key role in supporting the implementation and successful execution of the Recruitment and Talent management strategy, with the aim of attracting, recruiting and retaining the best talent. The Recruitment and Talent Advisor will provide high quality, professional people focused recruitment service to the College. They will provide guidance and support to managers across all elements of the recruitment process and work alongside the People Partners and Managers to support the organisations talent processes. Supporting and leading recruitment campaigns and onboarding activities this post holder will be the first point of contact for a number of applicants therefore exceptional customer service is a must.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the successful delivery of the Recruitment and Talent strategy and operational people priorities.
• Lead and participate in recruitment related projects to meet department objectives
• Ensure full compliance with the College's recruitment policy and safer recruitment requirements as set out in Keeping Children Safe in Education [KCSIE]
• Manage the recruitment process from start to finish of internal and external roles
• Ensuring that an up to date and comprehensive record of all candidates is maintained which satisfies legal, audit and Service Level Agreement requirements.
• Create a Preferred Supplier List
• Continuously monitor agency usage
• Ensure that employment offers are made to candidates after gaining appropriate approval and lead on the onboarding processes, monitoring and updating all parties with expected start dates

To be successful in this role, below is what we would need from you:

• Demonstrable evidence and practical experience of working at recruitment advisory level within a People/HR department
• Demonstrable evidence of providing sound advice and guidance to managers across all areas of the recruitment process and activities
• Knowledge and understanding of relevant employment law, with practical knowledge of up-to-date employment law in this area
• Understanding of safeguarding in the context of education and recruitment
• Ability to write letters, correspondence, briefing notes and communications tailored to suit the intended audience

Diversity and Inclusion:

Equality, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are central to the work of City of Portsmouth College. This underpins the vision of the College to transform lives through providing exceptional education and training.

The College's commitment to Equality, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion is reflected in the continued successful promotion of these strands through the curriculum, enrichment activities and the range of direct and indirect student support services.

Pre Employment Checks:

The City of Portsmouth College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in our college. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and two references.

We reserve the right the close the job advert when we have had successful applications, and it may not run for the full duration of the advert.

We do not accept CV's from agencies for these roles.