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Job Title: Talent Acquisition Officer

Location: Dartford

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Talent Acquisition Officer to join our HR and Business Support team on a maternity cover contract. This role is responsible for attracting, sourcing, recruiting, and hiring qualified candidates to meet both current and future workforce needs.

The successful candidate will play a key role in building a strong talent pipeline, delivering an excellent candidate experience, and supporting employer branding initiatives across the business.

The HR and Business Support team supports the smooth operation of the business by overseeing people, facilities, IT, telecoms, mobiles, fleet, and general operational support.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement effective recruitment strategies to attract high-quality candidates while reducing recruitment spend where possible
Source candidates through job boards, social media, professional networks, referrals, and internal databases, alongside recruitment agencies where required
Manage and maintain the Teamdash recruitment system across the business
Screen CVs and assess candidate suitability against essential role criteria
Coordinate and schedule interviews with hiring managers
Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from job requisition through to offer acceptance
Ensure all references, interview scoring, and recruitment documentation are completed in line with internal procedures
Prepare and issue job offers and support salary negotiations within approved guidelines
Maintain accurate recruitment records and applicant tracking systems
Build and maintain a proactive talent pipeline for future hiring needs
Support employer branding initiatives, career fairs, and recruitment events
Ensure recruitment activities comply with internal policies and relevant regulations
Provide recruitment metrics and reports to management, including vacancy status, talent pipeline strength, and recruitment spend
Work closely with managers to understand recruitment needs and provide insight into recruitment performance
Identify recruitment trends and opportunities for process improvement alongside the HR Manager
Ensure probationary reviews are completed and escalate any concerns where necessary

Skills & Experience Required

Minimum 3 years' experience in a talent acquisition or recruitment role
Strong interviewing and candidate assessment skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to manage multiple vacancies simultaneously
Strong organisational and time management skills
Negotiation and stakeholder management abilities
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and HR systems
High level of professionalism and confidentiality

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Location:
Dartford
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Other

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