Recruitment Specialist (In-House)

We are Hestia. We make a difference.

At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for a Recruitment Specialist to play a pivotal role in our Recruitment & Onboarding team in Aldgate. 

Sounds great, what will I be doing?

The Recruitment Specialist plays a key role in supporting hiring managers by understanding recruitment needs, service requirements, and ideal candidate profiles. This role involves proactively sourcing both active and passive candidates through CV databases, professional networks, talent pools, and the applicant tracking system (ATS). The Recruitment Partner conducts comprehensive screenings to assess candidates' skills, experience, and alignment with organisational values. They actively engage with local communities by attending recruitment events and building relationships with job centres, universities, and colleges. Collaboration with the volunteering team is essential to promote internal opportunities. The role ensures timely advertising of vacancies and monitors progress in line with organisational policies. Working closely with Recruitment & Onboarding Administrators, the Recruitment Specialist ensures a positive candidate experience throughout the process. They regularly review vacancies on hold, maintain a pipeline of talent using the ATS, and develop strategies to engage potential candidates for future roles. All recruitment activities are carried out in compliance with legal and organisational standards, while staying informed of industry trends to continuously improve recruitment practices. The role also includes conducting and monitoring exit interviews for designated service areas.

What do I need to bring with me?

You'll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as well as match our values and mission. You don't have to tick all the boxes right away; the important thing is that you're willing to learn. We also value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application.

We're seeking a passionate and experienced recruitment professional with at least two years of proven experience in a Talent Acquisition or resourcing role. You'll have a strong track record of building talent pools and successfully filling hard-to-fill roles. Your expertise in using CV databases and Boolean search techniques will be key to sourcing top talent.

You'll bring excellent interpersonal skills, with the confidence to build strong relationships and influence a wide range of internal and external stakeholders. A true team player, you'll be able to flex your working style to support a large team while also working independently and knowing when to escalate.

You'll have in-depth knowledge of recruitment best practices, a strong understanding of candidate experience and employer value proposition, and a genuine motivation to support Hestia's mission and values.

Interview Steps

We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect.

• Shortlisting call: We have a team of dedicated recruitment specialists who will speak to you about your experience, motivations and values. They will also tell you about all the great work we do!
• Face to face interview: Now you will have face to face interview with the hiring manager. Our interviews are value and competency based.

Don't be alarmed if there are other stages in the process, it's all part of the plan for some of our roles.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation.

We are a disability confident employer

Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us.

Safeguarding Statement

Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia.

Important Information for Candidates

If your application is successful, please be aware that you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks before a formal offer of employment can be confirmed.

We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.