Talent Acquisition Specialist (North) - Denton

About Partou

At Partou, we believe every child should feel free to be themselves. Our nurseries are safe, joyful spaces where children can grow, play and discover, supported by teams who care deeply about what they do. We’re one of the largest childcare providers in the UK, following the acquisition of Just Childcare and All About Children. Globally, we support over 75,000 children across more than 1,000 nurseries, with a team of over 11,000 professionals shaping the future of early years care.

Being part of the largest childcare group in the Netherlands, we also benefit from world-leading research and innovation in early years education. As we grow, so does our ambition to build an inclusive, high-quality childcare experience for all.

The role - What you’ll do. 

As a Twilight Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will be responsible for the successful attraction and selection of future Partou colleagues, specifically focusing on out-of-hour contact.

You will be partnered with the UK talent acquisition team to proactively outreach, follow-up and source candidates that we are unable to connect with during the working day. This is a temporary position, for a min of 10 weeks, covering Monday to Friday, 4pm to 8pm. 

The role – Key responsibilities

Deliver recruitment support for all roles assigned to you, this includes, but is not limited to;

• Sourcing candidates using various channels and tools including job boards, social media, professional networks, referrals and networks/ materials within nursery settings.
• Reviewing applications and CVs for appropriate experience, rejecting and communicating with unsuccessful candidates, and providing shortlists of potential candidates to hiring managers for review.
• Conducting interviews both independently and as a Safer Recruitment expert alongside hiring managers to support the selection of the best candidate for the role.
• Proactively build talent pools and pipelines to fortify a future source of high quality candidates.
• “Safer Recruitment” is an industry standard and is Ofsted regulated. As a custodian of Safer Recruitment practices across the organisation you will ensure you remain compliant and must flag to your Team Leader where you feel support is required or you are aware of non-compliance.
• Ensure you are performing against personal and team SLA’s and KPI’s.
• Proactively communicating and reporting insights by keeping your Team Leader informed of progress.
• Work closely with your TA colleagues to deliver a great recruitment experience and step in to support your colleagues where required.
• Ensure you are ATS compliant and you are using the ATS system without exception.
• Deliver diversity and inclusion throughout all recruitment practices to ensure our teams across Partou reflect the diverse communities we serve.

The role – What you’ll bring

• You are well organized and have strong time management, you know how to prioritize your time.
• You have a genuine passion for recruitment and delivering exceptional candidate experience. You will bring:
• GCSE certificates are required, though relevant qualifications in human resources or a related field would be advantageous. 2025
• In-house or agency recruitment experience, or a passion to learn in-house talent acquisition, ideally coming from a regulated business, or from within the early years childcare sector or education industry.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with hiring managers and colleagues alike.
• Attention to detail and curiosity.
• The Early years space is a governed industry, always seeking to improve. You will remain curious, ensure you are up to speed with market trends and regulatory changes. No detail is ever too small.
• Technologically adept with microsoft packages, CRM’s and ATS systems, as well as a curiosity for understanding the positive impact technological advances can have on the hiring process.

The recruitment process – What you can expect

Recruitment procedures for Early Years careers are extremely important whether you are in a nursery or head office position. “Safer Recruitment” is a way of ensuring that we employ people suitable for the job and prioritize the safety and welfare of Children. If your application is successful, you can expect to speak with the Head of Marketing and a Talent Acquisition Leader, and potentially a conversation with the Commercial Director, and Director of People and Culture for the UK.

Please note that this role is subject to an enhanced DBS check. We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Please advise our Partou recruitment professionals should you require any reasonable adjustments through your application or recruitment process. Reasonable adjustment requests will be reviewed in accordance with Safeguarding policies and procedures.

Diversity, equity and inclusion at Partou

At Partou, we believe that everyone is unique, and our focus is on embracing and valuing this. Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion (DEI) aren't just buzzwords to us—they're at the core of what we do, and we celebrate the variety of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives that each child—and each team member—brings.

Partou is proud be a part of the National Partnership in Early Learning and Childcare (NPELC) - a group of 10 of the largest childcare providers across England. Together, we operate over 1,300 childcare settings, employ more than 38,000 people, and take care of over 160,000 children. 

For more information about working with Partou, please review  Careers at Partou

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