Location
London

Hours
Flexible working with "Core Hours" and potential for hybrid working

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
We are seeking a Talent Acquisition Coordinator to join the growing Talent Attraction & Resourcing (TA&R) Team at the Harris Federation. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team innovating and shaping recruitment for the future within a leading education charity. You will operate within a specialist recruitment stream (Education, Central Services, Contingent, Onboarding) to drive a highly efficient, best practice recruitment process. Your role will be pivotal in delivering high standards of recruitment support across 51 primary and secondary academies and Head Office functions, ensuring an exceptional candidate experience for all applicants. You will coordinate the end-to-end recruitment process, assess candidates at each stage, and engage with stakeholders to maintain high levels of engagement. Additionally, you will help identify talented and diverse candidates for current and future positions, develop talent pipelines, and support recruitment marketing, equality, diversity & inclusion initiatives. The role offers autonomy, freedom to innovate, and the chance to contribute to a best-in-class candidate experience within a collaborative environment.

About Us
The Harris Federation is a pioneering not-for-profit education charity and one of the leading Multi Academy Trusts in the country, with 51 academies across London and Essex. Employing over 5,000 staff and educating around 40,000 young people, we are committed to transforming opportunities for pupils from working class and disadvantaged backgrounds. Our academies are recognised for promoting social mobility and delivering outstanding education. Recruiting the best talent is integral to maintaining and improving our educational standards. We seek a candidate who shares our commitment to excellence, collaboration, and innovation in talent acquisition.

Main Areas of Responsibility
Reporting to the Talent Acquisition Partner, you will coordinate sourcing, screening, and assessment activities, support hiring managers and HR networks with interview best practices, and manage offers. Key responsibilities include:
- Supporting academies to coordinate efficient recruitment processes aligned with Federation objectives and policies
- Building strong relationships across academies and head office to understand required competencies and skills
- Developing tools and processes for talent identification, management, and alignment across recruitment and onboarding
- Creating and nurturing talent pipelines and candidate pools in line with workforce planning
- Identifying and coordinating candidates for current and future vacancies
- Supporting Employer Value Proposition, Recruitment Marketing, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion, Staff Referral, and Engagement initiatives
- Coordinating testing and assessments across recruitment streams and job levels
- Ensuring a high-touch recruitment process for both internal and external candidates
- Providing guidance and support to hiring managers throughout the recruitment process

Professional Development & Benefits
We offer flexible working arrangements including "Core Hours" and potential hybrid working. Our competitive rewards package includes the Harris Allowance, Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Local Government Pension Scheme, Wellbeing Cash Plan, and other benefits. We are committed to career progression, training, and development within a supportive and collaborative culture.

Safeguarding Notice
The Harris Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, prohibition from teaching checks.

Equal Opportunities
The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer valuing diversity and committed to providing a fair, equitable, and supportive working environment for all staff and students.

Experience
- Recruitment experience in an in-house function, RPO, or consultancy
- Proven track record recruiting both entry-level and experienced hires
- Experience with multiple sourcing channels and recruitment techniques
- Familiarity with ATS/HRIS systems
- Experience in permanent and/or contingent recruitment
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Experience supporting hiring managers and challenging where appropriate
- Results-driven with ownership of end-to-end hiring processes
- Analytical skills to use data for decision making, measuring ROI, and tracking progress

About You
Proactive, creative thinker who can innovate and think outside the box. Strong relationship builder with excellent communication skills. Committed to delivering high-quality recruitment outcomes and an exceptional candidate experience. Collaborative team player aligned with the Federation’s values of excellence and support.

Qualifications
Educated to degree level or equivalent. A desire to develop and build your skills as a recruiter within a supportive team environment.