Talent Acquisition Coordinator

Job Title: Talent Acquisition Coordinator
Job Type: Temporary/Contract
IR35 Status: Inside IR35
Start Date: Immediate
Duration: 6 months with possible extension
Pay Rate: Negotiable/Competitive

Are you a detail-oriented professional with a passion for delivering outstanding candidate experiences? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments and have the organisational skills to ensure recruitment processes run like clockwork? If so, UKAEA is looking for a Talent Acquisition Coordinator to join their mission to shape the future of clean energy.

About UKAEA

At the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA), they are at the forefront of nuclear fusion research, driving innovation to develop a sustainable energy source for generations to come. Their people are at the heart of everything they do and are committed to attracting, hiring, and supporting the best talent to help them achieve their vision.

The Role

As a Talent Acquisition Coordinator, you will play a key role in supporting the Talent Acquisition team, ensuring recruitment campaigns run smoothly from start to finish. You'll handle the full spectrum of administrative tasks, from publishing quality job adverts on Smart Recruiters ATS to organising seamless interview schedules and pre-screening processes. You will also have the opportunity to proactively source talent via online platforms and contribute to creating a pipeline of exceptional candidates. This is a hybrid role based at UKAEA's Culham site, with opportunities for remote working.

Key Responsibilities

1. Coordinate recruitment campaigns by processing new requests via MS Teams forms and via Smart Recruiters ATS.
2. Guide hiring managers on the talent acquisition process, ensuring best practices and compliance with diversity and inclusion standards.
3. Publish high-quality, professional job adverts to attract top-tier talent.
4. Schedule and arrange pre-screen and panel interviews, liaising with candidates, managers, and departments to ensure smooth coordination.
5. Create a welcoming experience for candidates during interviews, both virtually and in-person, including ID verification.
6. Use online platforms and social media to proactively source talent and build a strong candidate pipeline.
7. Track and progress candidates through the hiring process, providing feedback to both candidates and hiring managers.
8. Support the Talent Acquisition Manager with ad hoc tasks, such as raising purchase orders for advertising and ensuring timely approvals for job offers.

What We're Looking For

Essential Skills & Experience:

1. Strong administrative experience, ideally within a recruitment or talent acquisition environment.
2. Exceptional planning and organisational skills with a keen eye for detail.
3. Proficient in IT systems, including applicant tracking systems and social media platforms.
4. Excellent written communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
5. Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.

Desirable Skills & Experience:

1. Previous experience in a talent acquisition or HR-related discipline.
2. CIPD or a recognised recruitment qualification.

Why Join UKAEA?

Be part of the global effort to develop sustainable energy solutions. Work with a collaborative team of leading scientists, engineers, and innovators. Access state-of-the-art facilities and cutting-edge tools.

Please note that applicants must live in the UK and have the right to work in the UK. We cannot provide VISA sponsorship.

Interested in this position? Please click "apply now". We try to respond to all applicants, but sometimes this is not possible due to high volumes of applications; if you have not heard from us within 14 days, regrettably it means you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

This vacancy is being advertised by Rullion Ltd acting as an employment business. Since 1978, Rullion has been securing exceptional candidates for a range of clients; from large well-known brands to SMEs and start-ups. As a family-owned business, Rullion's approach is credible and honest, focused on building long-lasting relationships with both clients and candidates. Rullion is a forward-thinking recruitment company that specialises in providing a wide range of talent consultancy services to a diverse client base; from small start-ups to large household names.

Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.