The Company
Our client is a leading commercial law firm providing business-focused legal advice to clients across local, national, and international markets. The firm combines specialist legal expertise with efficient processes and integrated technology to deliver practical solutions and create new opportunities. With a strong emphasis on long-term relationships, they put people, communities, and the environment at the forefront of their decision-making.
The Role
On behalf of our client, we are seeking a Recruitment Advisor. The recruitment team works closely with the wider HR function to deliver a proactive and efficient HR service. Reporting to a Recruitment Manager and working alongside HR Business Partners, you will be responsible for managing the full recruitment lifecycle for non-qualified Legal Support roles across their business.
Responsibilities will include
• Deliver a high-quality recruitment and assessment service to a high-volume portfolio of non-qualified vacancies within Legal Support areas across the business, working to agreed KPIs such as direct sourcing, cost, & time to hire.
• Discuss future recruitment plans with key internal stakeholders and advise on the most appropriate recruitment approach, planning ahead to ensure planned start dates can be met.
• Build strong relationships with regular hiring managers and advise on the most effective methods to attract the right calibre of candidates, providing regular updates throughout each recruitment campaign.
• Use a variety of reactive and proactive direct sourcing techniques and conduct daily searches to identify key talent for the firm.
• Find the best legal support candidates across UK offices by developing and delivering attraction and selection campaigns.
• Support and advise the business on appropriate assessment processes, coaching stakeholders on interview best practice where needed and delivering assessment centres and competency- or strength-based interviews.
• Manage the performance of agency suppliers to ensure a strong shortlist of suitably qualified candidates is presented, maintaining effective but efficient relationships.
• Manage the candidate journey throughout the hiring and onboarding process, understanding motivations and expectations and ensuring a positive experience.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues in Recruitment and HR to ensure new hires experience a smooth and seamless onboarding process.
• Support the delivery of events and campaigns run by the wider Recruitment team.
The Person
The ideal candidate will be an experienced recruiter, comfortable managing high-volume recruitment and multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment. Previous recruitment experience is important as well as the experience working in a high volume environment, and in-house experience would be advantageous.
• Proven track record recruiting across a wide range of vacancies within a volume recruitment delivery role across multiple sites and disciplines.
• Highly organised, with the ability to plan, manage, and deliver the full recruitment lifecycle from briefing to onboarding.
• Experience of working in-house would be advantageous, with strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to work effectively with a high volume of hiring managers.
• Experienced in sourcing and engaging suitable candidates and successfully closing offers in a competitive market.
• Evidence of high performance against KPIs in previous recruitment roles.
• Experienced in the use of an applicant tracking system (ATS) to manage vacancies and candidates.
• Good understanding of recruitment processes and practices for authorisation, reward packages, and screening, ensuring adherence to all requirements.
• Good understanding of relevant employment law, data protection, and professional and regulatory requirements relating to recruitment within a legal or professional services environment.
The Salary
Circa £35,000 per annum, depending on experience.
The Hours
Full-time, 35 hours per week.
The Location
Bristol-based role with hybrid working (minimum of 1 day per month in the office, with the option for more).
The Benefits
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Group life insurance.
• Private medical insurance.
• 25 days’ holiday.
• Flexible benefits scheme.
