Internal Recruiter

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit.

Our vision is to put children and young people at the heart of everything we do. 

We have a clear single focus to deliver excellent social work and family support for the city’s most vulnerable children, young people and families. 

Recognised by Ofsted as being a ‘Good’ provider of children’s social care, an exciting opportunity has arisen to join Birmingham Children’s Trust as an Internal Recruiter.

As a key member of the HR team, you will report to the Talent Acquisition Partner.

As the Internal Recruiter, your role will include:

• Undertaking recruitment at all levels including providing expert advice and guidance to managers.
• Working closely with key customers and external stakeholders
• Monitoring the agency master vendor contract daily operation
• Ensuring an excellent candidate experience

The successful candidate will:

• Proactively seek opportunities to build relationships
• Provide professional advice to stakeholders both face to face and digital
• Have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Have excellent communication, organisation and planning skills.
• Build effective collaborative working relationships with a range of stakeholders and team members.
• Be an effective self-starter, with the ability to prioritise your work to meet deadlines; whilst remaining focused in this fast-paced environment. 
• Experience of undertaking high volume agency and permanent recruitment and selection ideally in the social care field or similar. 
  
• In depth knowledge of recruitment and selection practices, policies and legislation.
  
• Experience of managing high volume bespoke recruitment campaigns, supporting hiring managers with writing advertisements, shortlisting, applying selection methods, making offers, and onboarding.
• Demonstratable working knowledge of using recruitment and selection social media platforms.
  
  

The role will be part of a strong, supportive team where you can further develop your professional skills. For further details on the role please review the job description/person specification.

The Trust offer a generous holiday entitlement and an attractive benefits package.

Is the role of interest to you? For informal enquires please contact [email protected] or Sally Lawson at [email protected]

Applications close at 23:59 on Sunday 19^th January 2025, or earlier if a high volume of applications are received. Interviews will be held on Tuesday 4^th February at Lifford House.

Good Luck!

Help us to change children and young people’s lives!

At Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of over 10,000 children and young people in our city every day. Our mission is to support the most disadvantaged children and young people in Birmingham, ensuring they are safe, happy, and healthy.

Why Join Us?

• Impactful Work - be part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of the city’s most vulnerable children.
• Supportive Environment - enjoy a supportive and collaborative work culture where your contributions are valued.
• Career Development - benefit from tailored development programs, supportive supervision, and a range of learning opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.
• Generous Benefits - take advantage of our competitive reward package including generous leave allowance, Local Government pension scheme, and additional benefits.

Our Values

We approach our work with care and compassion, actively listening to the needs of the children and young people we serve. We involve them in the decisions that affect their lives, ensuring their voices are heard and respected.

We are committed to using our resources wisely, ensuring that every penny is spent where it counts the most. We foster collaboration among schools, health professionals, and the police, working together to create a supportive network for our young people.

We believe that when we work as one cohesive team, the children and young people of Birmingham are more likely to thrive. Our unified approach ensures that we provide the best possible support and opportunities for their growth and development.

Join us and together, we can create a brighter future for all.

Safeguarding

At Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Depending on the role, you may be asked to undergo the appropriate level of Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess your suitability for working with children and young people.

The level of check (Standard, Enhanced, or Enhanced with Barred List) is determined based on the specific responsibilities of the role and the level of contact with children and young people.

We are committed to the fair treatment of all applicants, including those with criminal records. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar an individual from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of the offence.