WHO YOU ARE - ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

A solution-oriented self-starter: you will have demonstrable evidence that you are highly inquisitive, astute and innovative in the face of complex problems and talent issues. You will have a track record of finding new ways of getting things done and an ability to do so in with an open and impartial mindset;
Excellent written and oral communication skills: you will be extremely comfortable communicating with a range of very senior officials, ministers and both expert and non-expert stakeholders, and have nuanced and sensitive influencing and handling skills to bring them along our journey, and achieve team objectives;
Incredibly Organised: This is a busy role with many processes and stakeholder groups, managing a busy inbox, coordinating multiple calendars and keeping on top of all stakeholder and candidate communications will be essential;
Prioritisation: a proven ability to make decisions confidently in ambiguous circumstances and effectively support a team in navigating competing priorities and remain calm and resilient under pressure;
Continuous improvement mindset: to have a proactive approach towards, and a focus on, continuous improvement of yourself, the service you provide and your team;
Highly collaborative: You enjoy building relationships with others and working with colleagues towards a shared goal, our wins are shared and we face challenges together.

NATIONALITY REQUIREMENTS

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Further information on nationality requirements

WHAT YOU’LL DO

The Talent team is responsible for scaling AISI from the ground up. This is not your normal civil service team – we have built a reputation for getting things done, challenging the status quo and navigating ambiguity.
The AISI talent team ensures our recruitment processes are designed to effectively assess talent whilst ensuring a positive candidate and onboarding experience for new joiners. Talent Partners work with hiring teams to guide them through the recruitment process, providing expert advice and consultation on hiring and talent attraction strategies, Talent Partners will also manage all end-to-end processes, ensuring the candidate experience is best in class, whilst navigating one of the most competitive global candidate markets.
This is a demanding role with significant opportunity for stretch in a dynamic and complex environment. Guided by the Recruitment Operations Lead, the Talent Partner is responsible for the delivery of successful hiring campaigns across both technical and non-technical domain areas.
Full cycle recruitment & onboarding: Working with hiring teams to scope out new roles, design appropriate assessments and manage the candidate experience. You will be the primary point of contact for candidates and guide them through the process, preparing them through each step and answering their queries along the way.
Expert Coordination: Owning multiple vacancies and onboarding several candidates at any given time. Managing competing priorities whilst delivering a seamless experience to all stakeholders. You will be involved in complex coordination and program management, setting expectations internally and influencing key decision makers as required.
Projects: Identifying opportunities to drive process efficiency and elevate stakeholder experiences - driving these ideas forward into clear project plans with defined deliverables.