Recruitment Advisor - 3-month contract

We are looking for an enthusiastic Recruitment Advisor to join our team for a fixed term, 3-month contract.

The Recruitment Advisor plays a pivotal role within our esteemed People Team, working closely with the Head of Resourcing and Recruitment Business Partner to strategically acquire top-tier talent from both internal talent pools and the broader market.

This multifaceted position involves collaborating with key stakeholders to meticulously define roles and ascertain the most effective avenues for talent acquisition. Moreover, the incumbent will be instrumental in internally promoting vacancies to foster a culture of retention and continual professional growth among our workforce.

A primary focus of this role will be leading our efforts in recruiting for our Research team, a vital component of our organisation. While typically recruited at entry-level, the Research team comprises individuals at all levels, contributing to the team's diverse skill set and expertise. As such, the successful candidate will become adept at managing recruitment campaigns for Research Analyst positions across various experience levels, including the coordination and execution of regular assessment days.

This role presents an ideal opportunity for individuals with experience in Graduate recruitment or a background in managing recruitment across different experience levels. If you're a seasoned professional with a knack for identifying and attracting top talent, we invite you to join our dynamic team and contribute to our ongoing success.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assisting in the running of the recruitment process for the company, focusing on developing diverse and inclusive teams
• Managing the internal recruitment authorisation process
• Delivering suitable candidates via internal sources, LinkedIn, job boards, social media and other creative search strategies where required
• Increasing hiring managers’ knowledge of recruitment policies, procedures and activities
• Running Chambers Open Days to resource suitable new Research Analysts for the Research function
• Promoting job opportunities internally and encouraging internal applications
• Responsible for guiding all recruitment choices
• Conducting pay benchmarking exercises to ensure we are recruiting and retaining top talent
• Being aware of resourcing and recruiting emerging trends, issues and best practices
• Articulating internal career paths to all employees
• Develop the functionality of the recruitment of the ATS using Chambers People (Sage People)
• Working with the People Team on employer branding to attract top talent
• Promotion of the understanding of company benefits

Skills and Experience:

• Demonstrable relevant experience within a similar role
• Understanding of UK employment legislation, and particularly regarding inclusive hiring
• Strong prioritisation skills
• Interviewing skills and understanding of psychometric testing
• Experience of resourcing via social media and job boards
• Experience of working with key stakeholders and adding value
• Experience working with ATS and HRIS systems
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail with the ability to work to set deadlines
• MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint skills

Person Specification:

• Able to work effectively at speed and pace
• Flexible, prepared to work on different tasks as needed and take responsibility for completion
• Confident and articulate communicator (verbal and written), who must be able to deal with people at all levels
• Proactive, with the ability to work on own initiative
• A team player who enjoys a collaborative approach

About us:

Chambers and Partners is the world’s leading legal rankings and insights intelligence company.

For over 30 years, Chambers has differentiated the very best legal talent by identifying and ranking law firms and lawyers globally.

The Chambers’ research methodology is unrivalled in accuracy, depth, and quality, delivering indispensable data insights based on rankings that truly reflect ability and talent.

Our Purpose is to differentiate the best legal talent for when it really matters. Our Mission is to independently research the global legal market, to champion exceptional talent and deliver indispensable insights. And our Vision is A world where important legal matters are always addressed with the best intelligence and professional expertise, wherever it exists.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to fostering and promoting an inclusive professional environment for all of our employees, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Diversity and inclusion are integral values of Chambers and Partners and are key in our culture. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals regardless of age, disability, race, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. This commitment applies across all of our employment policies and practices, from recruiting and hiring to training and career development. We support our employees through our internal INSPIRE committee with Executive Sponsors, Chairs and Ambassadors throughout the business promoting knowledge and effecting change. As a Disability Confident employer with Leader status, we will ensure that a fair number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview.