Our Mission

Apax's aspiration is to become a values-driven enterprise and our mission "We strive for excellence to improve ourselves, transform services, enhance lives and advance society" plays centre stage. We take a collaborative and consultative approach that values and appreciates the contribution and enthusiasm of our team to make a difference to our organisation and to the lives of disadvantaged people.

About the Team

With a thirst for knowledge and a drive to challenge the status quo, learning and innovation have become part of our identity to advance the mental health services landscape. As part of our team, you will contribute to maintaining our ‘Level A’ accreditation in Quality Assessment Framework (QAF), which is denoted for “excellence and leaders in their field" in national performance standards. We are full of life and enthusiasm for care of our residents and we drive this outlook throughout the whole company. It is important for us that any candidate joining our organisation fit the culture and respects the values already in place. Have a look at our website for more information about who we are and what we do in our Award Winning Company: Apax.org.uk

Role Overview

This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and highly motivated Talent Acquisition Specialist to establish and foster a culture of excellence and continuous improvement across all talent acquisition activities, taking responsibility for the full recruitment lifecycle and ensuring that recruitment strategies and processes operate to consistently high standards. You will have relevant hands on experience and qualifications with an ethos of continuous improvement to achieve exceptional high standards. This is a full-time role, 37.5 hours/week.

Key Requirements

Business related qualification, either vocational or academic.
3 years' experience in talent acquisition, managing the full recruitment cycle and administration, with at least 1 year in the health & social care sector.
3 years' experience managing an ATS or CRM system.
Strong organisation skills with the ability to multitask.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships across all levels of the organisation and internal and external stakeholders.
Self-motivated with an entrepreneurial spirit.

Desirable Requirements

Business related undergraduate degree.
Experience in onboarding new hires.
Knowledge of right to work requirements.
Experience carrying out audits and recommending/implementing improvements.
Experience recruiting for the supported housing sector.

Employee Benefits

You will be joining a friendly, kind and joyful company culture whilst working as part of a next-generation digitalised company. Full details of the Employee Benefits will be provided during the interviewing process.

Healthcare & Wellness: Health cash plans, Employee Assistance Programme, wellness and discount perks.
Financial & Retirement: Pension scheme, referral scheme, season ticket loans, Cycle Scheme and Tech Scheme.
Holidays & Time Off: up to 28 days annual leave plus public holidays, buying leave, compassionate & bereavement leave, life events leave eg time off for birthday or moving home.
Learning & Education: Learning & Development Framework, Learners Academy, Leadership Academy, education grant, study leave.
Family & Parenting: Generous maternity and paternity leave, paid parental leave.
Welfare & Wellbeing: Mental well-being days, sick pay scheme, team building activities.
Other benefits: complimentary breakfast and refreshments, free parking, and well-being activities.

Our approach to recruitment is competency and values-based, whereby applicants should be able to demonstrate the organisation's values and principles. We are a strong believer that an organisation is only as good as its people and partners who are its greatest strength. We are an equal opportunities employer.

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