Talent Acquisition Advisor

Trowbridge
10 months ago
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Salary £41,500 - £45,500

Location Trowbridge and Melksham

Flexible working opportunities

Permanent

Closing date: 11 March 2025

Who we are

Selwood Housing Group is a not-for-profit housing association committed to providing affordable local homes for our customers. We have nearly 7,000 homes for affordable rent and shared ownership in Wiltshire, Somerset and Bath and North-East Somerset and employ over 300 staff from our offices in Trowbridge and Melksham.

The role

We are on the lookout for an excellent Talent Acquisition Advisor as we continue to improve and hone our recruitment process. From the initial discovery with hiring managers, through to the ‘Welcome to the Team’ handshake, you'll own the whole acquisition and onboarding journey.

Selwood hire across a diverse range of roles, from Data Analysts to Surveyors, so a creative approach to resourcing is key. We want to hear about your experience using everything from LinkedIn and job boards, to careers fairs and other novel approaches.

Creating a positive candidate experience is very important to us. Drawing on your existing talent acquisition experience, you’ll have the freedom to tweak processes as you see fit, keeping an eye on the data and building metrics so we can see what’s working and what’s not

You'll also work closely with hiring managers, understanding their needs, offering your expert advice, and building strong relationships.

We believe in flexibility and you will have the opportunity to work from home for part of the week. We get together in the office at least once a week, but this can vary depending on business needs.

If you’re looking for a varied role, with full autonomy and plenty of interesting challenges, we want to hear from you.

What you’ll bring to the table



Solid experience in talent acquisition or recruitment, managing the full recruitment lifecycle

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Confident using different sourcing techniques to hire into specialist roles

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Strong communication and interpersonal skills

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An eye for data analysis and metrics

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Care and passion for the candidate experience

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A great player who is also happy to work independently

What we offer

Our main benefits include;

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27 holiday plus bank holidays

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2 paid gifted days; one for your birthday and one over Christmas

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Buy/sell up to 1 week’s holiday

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Life assurance

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Flexible working opportunities

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Competitive pension (you pay 4%, we pay 9%)

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Cycle to work scheme

At Selwood, we strive to respect the diversity of our staff. We care deeply about inclusivity and encourage candidates from all backgrounds, demographics, and identities to apply. We are a Disability Confident employer and will do our very best to provide any adjustments, access and equipment you feel you may need throughout the interview process, and during your employment with us.

We’re keen to build a supportive and rewarding environment, free from discrimination, that works for everyone.

The closing date of this advert is subject to change based on the volume of applications or the hiring timeline

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