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Recruitment Specialist (In-House)


Company : Hestia Housing Support


Location : London, England


Created : 2025-09-11


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Job DescriptionWenareHestia. We make andifference.At Hestia,nwe are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering annequitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. We provide a rangenof services, including Domestic Abuse support, Modern Slaverynassistance, Mental Health & Complex Needs care, and CriminalnJustice. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild theirnlives and achieve independence.nThe service you will worknin.We are seeking a proactive andnskilledRecruitmentnSpecialistto join our dynamic internalnRecruitment & Onboarding team.This role is critical innsupporting our organisation's talent needs by developing efficientnhiring strategies, building strong relationships with internalnstakeholders, and ensuring a seamless recruitment experience. As ankey partner to hiring managers, you will contribute to attractingnand retaining top talent to drive organisational success.nThis role would benideal for Recruitment Consultants looking to move to in housenrecruitment, Recruitment Officers, Recruitment Resources and TalentnAcquisition professionals.Anday in this role looks like.Asna Recruitment SpecialistatnHestia, you will play a crucial role in our Recruitment &nOnboarding Team.Your contributions will directly influencenthe lives of our service users, guiding them towards a path ofnempowerment and independence.A day will nevernlook the same and some of the things you can expect to do/benresponsible for are:Partner withnhiring managers to understand the recruitment needs, servicenrequirements and ideal candidate profiles.nProactively identify and engage both active and passivencandidates through CV databases, professional networks, talentnpools and application tracking systems.nConduct comprehensive screenings to evaluate candidates'nskills, experience and values against the organisationsnneeds.Actively seek opportunities to attendnrecruitment events in service aera, building relationships withnlocal job centres, universities, colleges etc.nCollaborate with the organisations volunteering team tonpresent opportunities to our volunteers.nEnsure all vacant posts are advertised within anreasonable timeframe.Ensure all adverts arenprogressing in line with timescales set out in organisationalnpolicies.Working collaboratively with thenRecruitment & Onboarding Administrators to ensure a positivencandidate experience.Monitor all vacant postsnon hold on a regular basis.Utilize the ATSntalent pool function to create and maintain a pipeline of suitablencandidates for current and future roles.nDevelop strategies to nurture relationships withnpotential candidates and ensure the organisation has access to topntalent.Ensure all recruitment activitiesncomply with organisational and legal requirements.nStay updated on industry trends and best practices toncontinuously enhance the recruitment process.nCarry out and monitor exit interviews for assignednservice areas.WhynHestia?Joining Hestia means morenthan just a job; it's an opportunity to be part of somethingnbigger. We offer a supportive, inclusive and resolution driven worknenvironment where your contributions are recognised and valued. Asna member of our team, you will have the chance to grow bothnpersonally and professionally while making a lasting impact on thenlives of those we serve.We are looking forncandidates who bring a combination of passion, expertise, andndedication to the table. To excel in this role, you shouldnpossess:2 years proven experiencenin a Talent Acquisition or resourcing based role.nProven experience in building talent pools.nProven experience in filling hard to fillnroles.Familiar with CV Databases and Booleannsearches.Excellent interpersonal skills andnthe ability to confidently persuade, communicate and buildnrelationships with a wide variety of internal and externalnstakeholders and target audiences.A strongnteam player, able to build relationships with a large team tonunderstand priorities and flex working style appropriately; whilstnalso having the ability to work well independently, recognisingnwhen to act with autonomy and when to escalate.nIn depth knowledge of recruitment bestnpractices.Knowledge about candidatenexperience and employer value proposition.nMotivation and passion for Hestia's values andnmissionOurncommitment to Equality, Diversity, andnInclusionOur services users comenfrom all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from anwide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We arencommitted to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusivenworkforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences,ndifferent people and communities bring to ournorganisation.We are a disabilitynconfident employerHestia isnproud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to thenemployment and career development of individuals with disabilities.nWe offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants withndisabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they havenapplied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during thenselection and interview process, and throughout your employmentnwith us.SafeguardingnStatementHestia is committed tonsafeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children andnyoung people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expectnall staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff tonundertake internal and external safeguarding training throughoutntheir employment with Hestia.nImportant Information fornCandidatesIf your application isnsuccessful, please be aware that you will be required to undergonpre-employment checks before a formal offer of employment can benconfirmed.We reserve the rightnto close this job advert early should we receive a high volume ofnapplications or if the position is filled before the closing date.nWe encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible tonensure their application isnconsidered.