?WORKING WITH US

The founder and sponsor of the Harris Federation, Lord Harris of Peckham, opened our first school in 1990. We have, over the past thirty years, implemented ideas and initiatives that have transformed the opportunities of pupils from working class and disadvantaged backgrounds. Harris academies are widely recognised as a force for social mobility. We are immensely proud of the role that our alumni are now beginning to play in the world and of what we believe our current generation of pupils will go on to achieve.

We now have over 50 schools educating more than 40,000 young people across London and Essex, and employ over 5,000 staff across our academies and head office. With the majority of our academies located in areas of high socioeconomic disadvantage, a high-quality education is key to the futures of the pupils we serve.

As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.

Our work will impact many generations to come, and our staff come from all backgrounds and walks of life, coming together to inspire young minds. We promote an inclusive culture that embraces the valuable and enriching contribution that all of our community make. We continue to be proactive in uplifting and supporting all voices at Harris.

To discover more about our culture, ethos and what it is like to work here, visit the page.

?ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY

Join the Harris Federation at an exciting time of growth and play a meaningful role in shaping the future of education across London. As a Talent Acquisition Coordinator, you’ll be at the heart of our recruitment activity - connecting exceptional people with roles that genuinely change young people's lives.

Working across our 55 academies and central teams, you’ll coordinate an engaging, high touch recruitment experience from end to end. That means building trusted relationships with hiring managers and HR teams, developing talent pipelines for current and future needs, launching targeted campaigns across multiple channels, and ensuring every candidate has an experience they'll remember for the right reasons.

This is a varied, fast moving role that suits someone who is organised and people focused, comfortable managing multiple priorities, and genuinely motivated by the idea that great hiring can drive real social impact. If you’re passionate about attracting diverse talent and want your work to matter beyond a filled vacancy, we’d love to hear from you.

We are looking for somebody is able to start in September, or sooner depending on availability.

?MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

As a key member of the Talent Acquisition Team, the Talent Acquisition Coordinator, plays a vital role in shaping the future of Harris Federation by helping us attract exceptional people to our academies and central services. You will support the delivery of impactful recruitment strategies while championing an exceptional candidate experience from first contact to appointment.

Your responsibilities will include:

Recruitment and Selection

Build effective relationships across all our academies and head office teams, gaining an in depth understanding of the competences and skills required throughout the Federation.
Develop collaborative working relationships with academy Senior Leadership and HR teams to promote safeguarding and ensure a highly efficient and robust selection processes.
Support academies to identify recruitment needs, plan effectively and action effective recruitment campaigns to meet their requirements.
Provide support and guidance to hiring managers during the recruitment process.

Strategic Recruitment and Talent Network

Build and maintain talent pools of skilled educators and non-teaching staff, while nurturing talent pipelines to support future roles.
Develop talent pipelines and nurture talent in line with workforce planning and recruitment demands.
Attend local professional networking events and university careers fairs.

Please download the Job Pack for a full list of responsibilities.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for a highly motivated talent professional who is energised by building exceptional teams and inspiring workplaces, and who has the instinct and determination to spot and attract the very best people for our academies.

We would like to hear from you if you have:

Previous experience in building and developing relationships with internal and external stakeholders
Excellent communication, writing skills and attention to detail
The ability to problem solve and create innovative solutions to hiring challenges
Strong organisational skills with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
A proactive and resilient approach to challenges
A desire to learn and constantly review what “best practice” looks like

For a full job specification, please download the Job Pack.

?APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION

If you would like to discuss the opportunity further, or if you have any questions, please contact us via email to arrange a conversation.

Before applying please ensure you download the job pack from our careers website, this will help with completing your application. Please note that we only accept applications submitted online before the closing date.

When applying, you will have the option to import your CV or use a LinkedIn profile which will auto populate the online application.

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OUR VISION & VALUES

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