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Resourcing Specialist Up to GBP39,715.62 per annum Hybrid - Midlands / East of England with travel across our geography as required Temporary, Full Time - 12 Months Are you a recruitment and resourcing professional, looking to test your skills in a fast-paced organisation committed to improving lives? If so, our Resourcing Specialist opportunity may be the perfect fit for you hellip; Longhurst Group is a leading housing Group across the Midlands East of England, committed to enhancing communities and improving the lives of both our colleagues and customers. With a mission to provide quality, safe, affordable housing that build great foundations for our customers, our Finance team are critical to ensuring we rsquo;re on the right path. Due to internal progression, Longhurst Group are seeking a Resourcing Specialist to join the team on 12-month fixed term contract, working 36.25 hours per week. As a Resourcing Specialist, you will play a crucial role in supporting our Resourcing Business Partner in all aspects of the recruitment and resourcing process, helping the Group to achieve targets and improve the lives of our customers. Key Responsibilities: * Collaborate closely with the Resourcing Business Partner to streamline and enhance our recruitment procedures. Your contributions will be integral in ensuring the success of our resourcing strategies. * Provide exceptional support to Hiring Managers by delivering an inclusive, responsive, and timely service. Your dedication to excellence will help us attract top talent and build high-performing teams. * a positive candidate experience aligned with our People and Culture strategy. Uphold Longhurst Group #39;s values by ensuring we find the right people to help improve our customers lives. * Continuously seek opportunities to improve the overall employee experience, from vacancy to onboarding. * Embed regulation, legislation, employee engagement, and inclusion into all resourcing and recruitment practices, ultimately ensuring that safe and fair recruitment is taking place at all times to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace culture. In order to be successful in our Resourcing Specialist role, you rsquo;ll need a previous background in recruitment / resourcing, with strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality results. Being able to challenge internal and external stakeholders where needed to ensure that the Group is recruiting safely fairly is imperative, so strong communication and interpersonal skills are a must. Our Resourcing Specialist opportunity is a hybrid position, contracted to 36.25 hours per week. To us, this means some time working from home with an expectation of some presence in either our Rushden, Peterborough or Boston office on a weekly basis (we are open to discussion around how this is built into working weeks). As a Resourcing Specialist, you will have the opportunity to contribute to our mission of providing quality housing and support services to our communities and customers. If you have a passion for recruitment, join us in shaping a brighter future for our organisation and the people we serve. What you receive from us * A competitive 28-day annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays * Pension Scheme with contributions matched by us up to 8.5% * Life Cover of three times your annual salary (as part of pension scheme membership) * Membership of our Health Care Cash Plan including Employee Assistance programme and DoctorLine * Access to a range of discounts, including Blue Light and B Q Tradepoint Cards * Free access to financial education service, supporting with personalised financial information on a range of topics such as mortgages, retirement planning, pensions, saving and investments, insurance and will writing * Free Eye Tests * Free flu vaccinations * Investment in your personal development through our extensive learning and development opportunities. * Professional subscription for membership fees relating to your role, paid for by us * Family friendly, carers leave plus other paid leave * Long Service Awards * Carers Networking Group and resources to support Unpaid Carers How to apply Please click apply now to submit your CV today. In the event of high applicant volumes we reserve the right to close this advert and CV submission window early. We do not require recruitment agency support at this time - all speculative CV rsquo;s will be treated as a direct application. Vetting Requirements The important things - We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to live and work in the UK. All shortlisted candidates will need to verify eligibility to work in the UK at interview. If you are the successful candidate, original proof must then be provided before your first day. Naturally working with our customers, we need to complete pre-employment checks before you join us. This role is conditional upon receipt of two satisfactory references (one from your current employer). We also need you to tell us what you have been up to over the past 5 years as a minimum in terms of employment history. This could include carer duties, travel, seeking work, education, employment, training, or volunteering. Equal Opportunities As an equal opportunities rsquo; employer, Longhurst Group is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We pride ourselves on looking after our colleagues and as part of our commitment we are an Employer for Carers and would welcome your application if you have additional unpaid caring responsibilities. We aspire to have a greater diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join Longhurst Group
