Position: Talent Executive

Salary: Up to £34,000 basic salary OTE £54,000

Location: Kirkgate, Depot Road, Epsom, KT17 4RJ

Hours: 40, On-Site.

Reports to: Head of People

Working at Fennies is about loving what you do and having the passion to be the best at it!

If you’re an inspirational recruiter with a passion for finding the best candidates to provide ‘the right start for under 5s’ for our children, then you belong at Fennies. We’ve been excelling in early years since 1992, and we’re opening new nurseries every year. We don’t acquire existing nurseries, so each of our settings is Fennies through and through, from our exceptional culture to our bespoke rooms. From day one, you’ll be supported by our tailored induction to give you an understanding of what makes Fennies the leading childcare provider that it is.

Apply today to join our prestigious, family-run, award-winning nursery group.

Your journey

As a Talent Executive, you’ll attract the top talent from candidate pools to ensure the positions are filled with the best possible candidates. You’ll source and attract new candidates by using databases, job boards, etc. You’ll liaise with the Nursery Managers to arrange nursery-based interviews and work trials. You’ll get feedback from the Managers on the candidate’s performance and relay this information to the candidate. You’ll be required to assist with recruitment drives and attend internal and external events. You’ll develop and learn from the Head of Talent to ensure you are progressing in your skills and abilities for your future with Fennies.

You’re the best at …

• Implementing the recruitment strategy by identifying, sourcing, screening and selecting the best talent for the role by utilising your knowledge of the industry and staying abreast of current trends
• Assessing a candidate’s suitability for a role and verifying the relevant reference and background checks
• Conducting interviews and giving feedback in a confident manner with your strong communication skills
• Giving feedback from interviews and negotiating salaries, and finalising the arrangements between the Nursery Manager and the candidate by building relations
• Maintaining complete records of hires and interviews and providing the necessary data to the Head of Talent and the HR department
• Promoting Fennies’ reputation as ‘the best nursery group’ to work for the fuel Fennies’ growth and gain a competitive advantage

What you know:

• Experience in the recruiting process, interviewing (both phone and in person), and sourcing candidates
• Strong IT skills and being an excellent communicator with good interpersonal skills
• Completed your higher education, such as A-Level or equivalent. Have a minimum grade 4 or grade C in Maths and English GCSE (or equivalent)
• The best practice for safeguarding, health & safety, inclusion and diversity and confidentiality, in addition to any other relevant employment legislation
• How to prioritise multiple tasks through your organisation, time management and strong decision-making skills to meet deadlines and targets to succeed in your team

We’re the best at …

• Onboarding staff correctly in a paid induction to ensure you feel confident and supported from day one of your career at Fennies
• Hiring friendly and supportive team members who want to succeed together to meet targets and hit KPIs
• Being a diverse workforce and being an inclusive and equal opportunities employer
• Communicating to our teams to provide regular updates to realign targets and team goals
• Prioritising your well-being by offering monthly events that help you progress in your life outside of Fennies. You can learn to mix cocktails, get advice of mortgages, try a meditation class and more!

We have:

• Competitive salaries and pension scheme
• Well-being benefits, such as up to 38 days of annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays), cycle to work scheme, team incentives, and events
• DBS check provided free of charge
• Quarterly performance bonuses, based on targets and KPIs
• The Fennies Fresh Cafe provides an option of free lunch served each day in our bespoke staff rooms, where you can relax

Love the sound of working with Fennies? Join us today!

INDMP

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