Talent Acquisition and Storytelling Lead
1 day ago
Durley
This role is about more than hiring. You will own and lead Talent Acquisition for our business, shaping how we grow, who joins us and how it feels to become part of the team. You will work closely with our leadership team to plan ahead, make thoughtful hiring decisions and protect our culture. You will care about quality and pace in equal measure, and you will be motivated by finding people who truly raise the bar. Purpose of the role • Own and drive our hiring strategy so we can scale without losing who we are, • Hire only “hell yes” people. No compromises and no egos, • Create a recruitment process that is efficient, human and genuinely enjoyable to be part of, • Build and protect an employer brand people trust and want to be associated with, • Onboard new hires brilliantly so their first six months set them up for success, • Champion high performance and call out behaviours that do not fit What you will be doing: Talent acquisition and hiring • Own the hiring plan end to end. From forecasting and budgets through to delivery, • Keep a constant pipeline of high quality talent through sourcing, networking and referrals, • Build talent pools for now, next month and six months out, including a ready to go subs bench, • Understand hiring triggers across the business and plan ahead rather than react, • Work closely with leadership to identify and secure strategic hires with a forward looking view, • Maintain relationships with consultants who have trigger hires and motivate them to hit thresholds, • Stay well connected in the recruitment market so we are always visible and relevant, • Track hiring performance through clear data on hires, retention and leavers Employer brand • Partner with marketing to tell our story honestly and clearly, • Continually test and refine our EVP so it reflects who we really are, • Own all employer touchpoints. Careers site, LinkedIn, Instagram, outreach and interviews, • Make sure every candidate interaction feels thoughtful, respectful and aligned to our values, • Use insight and data to improve what we do and stay ahead of competitors Onboarding and early journey • Design and run a first class onboarding experience, • Own the logistics so day one feels calm and organised, • Gather feedback and continuously improve the experience, • Stay close to new starters through their first six months to support performance and confidence Retention, performance and culture • Spot early warning signs and work with managers to course correct quickly, • Coach and support individuals through challenges with honest, practical feedback, • Help managers put people in the right seats based on strengths, • Build strategies that keep great people engaged and growing, • Be a visible culture keeper. Celebrate wins and challenge behaviours that do not fit How success is measured • Strong hiring delivery. Quality shortlists, good pace, high offer acceptance, • Onboarding success with people passing probation and giving positive feedback, • Retention of the right people who perform and add to the culture, • Clear, consistent and professional recruitment processes, • Employer brand activity that attracts the right talent, • Leads generated through content, careers site and outreach Who tends to thrive here? People who do well with us usually have a few things in common. You want to make an impact. You care about doing work that matters. You enjoy pace and change and do not need everything to be perfect before starting. You are motivated by success and by knowing you have earned it. You take responsibility for your outcomes and do not wait to be managed. You care about growth and are open to feedback. You back yourself, even when things feel uncomfortable. The right job should feel exciting, not like a compromise. If this feels like a hell yes, get in touch. We’d love to talk. Apply below or reach out for a confidential conversation.