Talent Acquisition Administrator

Who are Fair Ways and what do we stand for?

At Fair Ways we believe in making a difference through passionate care, support and education. Together we aim to build an institution that makes a difference to society and leaves a legacy greater than ourselves and our contributions. Our values sit at the heart of everything we do; we measure our wealth by the difference we make, rather than the profit we make. Fair Ways is a leading children’s services charity based in the Solent, delivering Fostering, Education, Residential and Family services and cares for over 400 children, families, young people and vulnerable adults each year.

Where and when do we need you?

We are looking for a confident and engaging individual to join our dedicated talent acquisition team. As part of this team, you will be working alongside the current recruitment team enabling the delivery of a consistent and efficient recruitment service to candidates whilst supporting the ongoing organisational growth and development.

You will be a clear and confident communicator with the ability to effectively manage sensitive subject matters when required. You will passionately believe in Fair Ways and our vision and values in order to convey these effectively to applicants.  You will be supported in this role by an experienced team and will be encouraged to learn, grow, and develop utilising our fantastic in-house training department.

As a Talent Administrator, you will be involved in exciting and rewarding things like:

• Act as a point of contact for On-boarding queries; answering telephone calls, responding to emails, and working with the team to administrate the recruitment mailbox
• Escalating queries where necessary, ensuring they are dealt with at the earliest opportunity
• Conduct pre-employment checks, ensuring evidence is collected and recorded correctly
• Produce staff files, ensuring they are up to date and accurate
• Generate and send recruitment documentation to applicants and recruiting managers in line with recruitment and onboarding processes
• Create ID cards for new and existing employees
• Respond to recruitment queries from Fairways employees, signposting them to individual team members, or other departments, where applicable
• Carry out general administrative duties to support the Recruitment function
• Maintain the recruitment database, ensuring it is correct and complies with relevant recruitment legislation
• Support the Talent Acquisition Manager with preparation for the attendance of recruitment fairs and events, and attend events as required
• Confident and able to make a range of outgoing calls chasing references and candidate information.

All candidates must have a full driving license and have access to the use of a car. Successful candidates will be required to provide an enhanced Disclosure (DBS). This disclosure cost will be met by Fair Ways. Fair Ways are unable to provide VISA sponsorship for this role and all applicants will need to be able to provide evidence of right to work in the UK.

This role will be based from home, working 37.5 hours per week, working 1 to 2 days in the office. Fair Ways will ensure that the successful candidate has all the necessary equipment provided to enable this and that they are fully supported by our fantastic team during the remote on-boarding process.

Desirable…. but not Essential

• Previous Administration experience
• Proficient in using Microsoft Word and Excel packages

Let us look after you!

At Fair Ways, we care about your well-being, here is what we currently offer to our dedicated team:

• Exciting Opportunities: Participate in free staff lotteries with amazing prizes, such as £1000 holiday vouchers, weekends away, luxury hampers, £1000 fostering referral scheme and vouchers. Experience a workplace that celebrates your contributions.
• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a Holiday Accrual Scheme and the option to purchase additional holidays (up to 5 days). We value your time and offer flexibility to accommodate your existing commitments.
• Health and Support: Benefit from Simply Health, our health cash plan, and access to our Employee Assistance Scheme, providing emergency financial assistance and 24/7 counselling services. Access your salary when you need it with Early Pay – The ability to withdraw an amount of your salary early each month to assist with any unforeseen circumstances.
• Growth and Development: Unlock your potential with our Education Grant, offering funding for accreditation up to master's level. Engage in leadership courses to enhance your skills and progress in your career.
• Wellbeing Matters: Experience team-building days, summer festivals, and well-being initiatives, promoting a positive work environment. Take advantage of discounted gym memberships and a cycle-to-work scheme to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
• Recognition and Rewards: Be appreciated for your dedication through annual Staff Awards and Long Service Awards. Build a secure future with our pension scheme and gain eligibility for a Blue Light Card.
• Supportive Community: Be part of our diverse workforce that embraces all communities. We value your unique perspective and encourage you to contribute to our inclusive and vibrant culture.

*Benefits may differ dependant on contract type.

Become a part of our community – We can’t wait to meet you!

If you're passionate about making a difference and are ready to embark on an incredible journey, apply today and be a part of something amazing at Fair Ways. Join our team and help shape brighter futures!