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As an Early Talent Attraction Assistant, you will support the recruitment and onboarding of our early career talent, including Paralegals, Claims Handlers, Apprentices, Trainees and Pupils. Working closely with the Early Talent Attraction Advisor, you'll help with the day-to-day coordination of recruitment activity, assessment centres and onboarding, while acting as a friendly and professional point of contact for candidates and internal colleagues. We are looking for a Talent Attraction Assistant to join us on a 6 month fixed term basis and the role will play an important part in ensuring candidates have a positive, inclusive and well-organised experience throughout their journey with us. The role can be based in Birmingham or Newport, with some travel to assessment centres and careers events across the UK. We work on a hybrid basis, with a minimum requirement to attend the office 2–3 times per month to support assessment centres and team meetings, subject to business needs. Beyond this, there is flexibility to attend the office more frequently if desired. During the initial induction period, the successful candidate may be expected to attend the office more regularly.
Job Responsibility:
Assist the Early Talent Attraction Advisor with recruitment activities such as scheduling interviews, reviewing applications and supporting pre-screening calls
Help coordinate assessment centres, including preparation, welcoming candidates and supporting the smooth running of the day
Support recruitment campaigns for trainee solicitors, apprentices and pupillage programmes
Assist with onboarding new colleagues, including pre-employment checks, right-to-work checks and setting up access to systems
Act as a first point of contact for early talent enquiries, helping to manage and respond to inbox queries from candidates and colleagues
Support relationships with schools, colleges and universities, including careers events and fairs
Work with hiring managers and the wider People team to support recruitment activity
Help with general administration, project work and improvements to recruitment and onboarding processes
Ensure all activity is carried out professionally, inclusively and in line with GDPR and employment law
Requirements:
Interested in early careers recruitment, HR or people-focused roles
Organised and able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
Comfortable working with detail and following processes accurately
Friendly and professional, with good written and verbal communication skills
Keen to provide a positive experience to candidates and colleagues
Confident handling confidential information responsibly
Willing to learn new systems and ways of working
Aligned to our Cultural Principles — Clear, Creative, Determined and Supportive
Nice to have:
Experience in an administrative, customer service, HR or recruitment-related role is helpful, but not essential
Experience gained through part-time work, internships, placements, education settings or similar environments
Experience using recruitment systems is helpful but not essential
What we offer:
High levels of flexibility and a great work life balance
A well-rounded remuneration package (which includes private medical insurance, income protection insurance and discounted gym membership, amongst many other benefits)
Opportunities for growth and progression including professional funding
In person and remote social events
Opportunity to get involved in a range of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) activities