Location
Head Office in East Croydon, London with travel to academy sites across London

Hours
Lifestyle friendly working arrangements including flexible start and end times, hybrid working with two days from home (Tuesday and Thursday) and three days on site

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
We are seeking an experienced internal recruiter to join the established central Talent Acquisition Team at Harris Federation, the leading large Multi Academy Trust (MAT) in the country. This role offers the opportunity to make a real impact on young people across 54 academies in London by attracting and securing high calibre individuals who align with our values and ethos. You will oversee recruitment for all academy-based teaching and leadership positions, working closely with academy principals and central executive leadership to promote, attract, and recruit the best teachers and senior leaders. Your responsibilities will include leading international recruitment efforts, including planning overseas trips to recruit Overseas Trained Teachers (OTTs) and supporting their relocation process. You will embed best practice recruitment processes across academies and collaborate with HR colleagues and senior leaders to ensure a first-class candidate and stakeholder experience. This role involves managing a high-touch, full-cycle recruitment process from entry-level to senior leadership roles, developing sourcing strategies, supporting diversity and inclusion initiatives, and contributing to employer branding and recruitment marketing projects. You will also line manage, coach, and develop a Talent Acquisition Coordinator and work closely with local HR teams to oversee onboarding and pre-employment screening. Harris Federation offers a highly collaborative and inclusive culture focused on social mobility and educational excellence for disadvantaged communities.

Experience
Significant recruitment experience in an in-house function, RPO, or consultancy, preferably within a Multi Academy Trust HR or recruitment team, public sector, or not-for-profit environment. Proven track record recruiting across all levels from entry to senior leadership. Experience working closely with hiring managers to deliver recruitment objectives. Knowledge of market trends, sourcing channels, and recruitment processes. Experience using ATS/HRIS systems.

About you
A passion for recruitment and delivering outstanding candidate experience. Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to create innovative hiring solutions. Resourceful, meticulous, and organised with excellent multitasking abilities. Ability to build and develop relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in recruitment practices.

Qualifications
Degree level qualification or equivalent.