Head of Talent Acquisition

Ipsum Group; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

As Head of Talent Acquisition, you will establish an internal talent acquisition (TA) function and design, develop, and execute a comprehensive, forward-thinking talent acquisition strategy aligned to Ipsum’s growth strategy, strategic objectives, values, and long-term goals.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Establish and lead the internal talent acquisition function, ensuring consistency and excellence across all business areas in the implementation of talent strategies.
• Partner with senior leaders, HR, and hiring managers across all business areas to understand workforce planning needs and proactively identify and maintain a pipeline of top talent engaging with both active and passive talent aligned to Ipsum’s growth strategy.
• Identify sourcing strategies to effectively attract all levels of candidates to Ipsum from early careers talent (apprentices and graduates) to specialist technical roles, experienced hires and business-critical leadership roles.
• Drive innovative talent sourcing strategies to attract a diverse range of candidates for a broad range of roles.
• Measure the success of sourcing strategies and undertake analysis to ensure we are maximising talent solution outcomes across our business.
• Collaborate with marketing colleagues to enhance our employee value proposition (EVP) and promote Ipsum as an employer of choice.
• Leverage social media, industry networking events, and engagement with educational establishments to enhance our employer brand.
• Lead the talent acquisition team to ensure a best-in-class candidate experience throughout the recruitment process, from initial contact to onboarding.
• Conduct salary and benefits benchmarking and advise on the same to ensure Ipsum remains competitive in candidate attraction across our roles.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of talent strategies and provide regular reporting to senior leadership and the board.
• Develop and manage the talent acquisition budget efficiently, ensuring a strong return on investment. Maintain and review supplier relationships, contracts, and the preferred supplier list (PSL) to support talent acquisition objectives.

About You

Qualifications/Skills/Experience:

• Full UK driving licence
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Management, Psychology, similar or equivalent (desirable)
• Associate or Chartered CIPD professional membership (desirable)
• Proven experience leading and developing high-performing teams.
• Experience working with leadership teams to align talent strategies with business goals.
• A strategic mindset capable of translating business requirements into effective talent solutions.
• Proven success in a similar role, ideally operating within Utilities or Infrastructure or similar sector.
• Expert knowledge of talent sourcing avenues to target the attraction of suitably skilled candidates in roles and markets where there is a shortage of talent.
• Demonstrable experience of building talent pipelines including headhunting and passive candidate engagement.
• Knowledge and experience of leveraging innovative technologies to streamline and improve talent attraction and recruitment processes and candidate experience.
• In-depth knowledge of inclusive hiring practices and UK employment law.
• Full understanding of relevant legislation including UK right to work legislation and GDPR.
• Demonstrable ability to build strong relationships with and credibility to influence key stakeholders.
• Ability to effectively generate and communicate strategic talent metrics.
• Results-focused.

We value our people and offer a comprehensive range of employee benefits, including:

• Career Development: Professional qualifications and accreditation
• Tax-Efficient Benefits via Salary Exchange (Salary Sacrifice):
• Employee Discount Scheme: Discounts on hundreds of retailers, including supermarkets, mobile phone/broadband providers, gym memberships, and more
• Social Committees: Established local social committees with a calendar of regular social events
• Life Assurance Cover
• Flexible Working
• Long Service Awards
• Volunteer Opportunities: Opportunities to volunteer and make a difference through local community projects and initiatives

Your New Company

The UK’s utility sector is ever evolving and expanding to meet increasing customer requirements. At Ipsum, our vision is to be the leading customer service-focused provider of specialist utility and infrastructure solutions, operating on both public and private networks. We are looking for someone passionate about the industry and supporting our teams in delivering essential services 24/7/365, making a real difference to local people and communities.

At Ipsum, we are committed to supporting and developing our people to achieve their full potential. As a fast-growing and ambitious business, we offer opportunities to acquire a wide range of skills and gain broad and varied experience to help you progress in your career. Our investment in our people enhances our expertise and flexibility, enabling us to deliver the highest standard of service to our customers.

Ipsum is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. Please review our Privacy Policy Privacy Policy - Ipsum before applying to this advert to know more about how we store and manage your personal data under GDPR regulations.