Talent Acquisition Partner

Talent Acquisition Partner

At Lanes Group nothing is more important than the health safety and well-being of our people and our customers. Its a major reason we are the UKs largest independent specialist infrastructure delivery partner of choice with a turnover fast approaching 700 million with an EBITDA 68 million with almost 4500 brilliant people and a countrywide network of operational locations. Our services cover the majority of the FTSE 100 & 250 respectfully added to this we are the market leader in Regulated Wastewater Utilities.

Strong leadership being at our heart supporting our people ensuring they are engaged with purpose rewarded and recognised whilst delivering absolute exacting operational excellence being a leading entity and enviable delivery team embracing quality and compliance in our overarching delivery one of our fundamental key differentiators.

In this critical role of ensuring our organisation is known for being the best in everything we do known for leaving a legacy of absolute quality and compliance and keeping our promises at all times is our absolute mantra.

An ideal applicant will have past internal recruitment or external agency experience with a good understanding of the entire recruitment cycle. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team responsible for hiring across the Lanes Group - a private equity backed market leading specialist drainage services company with 20% year on year growth.

Position: Talent Acquisition Partner

Location: Guildford Office (Guildford Surrey). You will also be required to travel to our office in Slough. You may be required to travel to depots on our network so a drivers licence is essential

Job Type:permanent full-time

Hours: Monday to Friday 37.5 hours per week (start times to be discussed)

Salary: Depending upon experience

Benefits: 24 days holiday (plus bank holidays); health cash plan; onsite parking; onsite cafe; auto enrolment pension scheme; wellbeing support; personal learning

About the Role:

Due to continued growth and development we are now looking for a people-focused individual to join us to deliver real and effective solutions to people-oriented problems. Your responsibilities will cover the following:

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Sourcing of candidates from junior to senior level roles
• Dealing with high volume recruitment
• Interviewing candidates / prescreening / attending selection panels
• Liaising with line managers throughout the business to understand varying recruitment need.
• Liaising with both internal and external staff and professional organisations (veterans societies government schemes universities and colleges etc)
• Diary management administration and carrying out employment checks
• Assisting in training / development of managers on the talent process
• Attending job fairs schools and colleges
• Involvement and management of apprenticeship programmes and assisting the People team and Learning and Development with associated administration
• Data reporting for MI (excel skills essential)
• Assisting marketing with advertising vacancies / social media and intranet
• Assistance with ad-hoc projects / duties may be required to support the business
• Be aware of all Lanes Group policies and your responsibilities towards them
• Any other reasonable ad-hoc duties tasks or projects as requested by management

So if you enjoy working in a dynamic team providing expert recruitment support across the business where no two days are the same and want to join a growing company that values your expertise - while also investing in your professional development and career progression - then we are the right Company for you.

What is essential is the ability to work proactively and professionally quickly assessing recruitment issues and delivering practical and efficient solutions to support both employees and managers ensuring a positive and productive workplace.

About You:

The ideal candidate will:

• Previous Talent Acquisition experience is essential
• Experience of sourcing for sales commercial or technical civil engineering roles would be advantageous
• Linkedin Recruiterexperience
• Headhunting experience would be desirable
• Confidentiality & discretion and displays high levels of diplomacy
• Adaptability
• Ability to work at pace and on a number of demanding projects at one time
• Drivers licence is essential to visit sites on occasions

Your Contribution to the Company:

• Strive to be always positive and constructive
• Adhere to all company policies
• Straight talking about the facts of the situation open discussions are the best way to find solutions
• Help others through communicating clearly
• Deliver on commitments
• Ensure that any ideas that may enhance the productivity or systems of the company are brought to the attention of Senior Management or your colleagues
• Deliver our Company Values understanding that by working together in unity we are Stronger Together

At Lanes Group we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered. We believe that our differences make us stronger and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds including those from underrepresented groups. Join us in our commitment to creating a more inclusive and diverse world.

Lanes Group are a signatory of the Charter for Employer Positive About Mental Health run by Mindful Employer.