Head of Talent Acquisition

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Head of Talent Acquisition

Location
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London (Hybrid – 3 days in office/on campus)

Reporting to
:
Head of Global Talent

Are you a charismatic, people-first leader who thrives on building high-performing teams and shaping exceptional recruitment strategies? Do you have a passion for innovation and the ability to turn Talent Acquisition into a true business driver? If so, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.

As Head of Talent Acquisition, you’ll own the end-to-end recruitment strategy for our College Division brands (London College of Contemporary Arts, London College of Contemporary Music, The Language Gallery etc) & Future Learn, leading a talented team (6) and partnering with senior leadership to deliver best-in-class hiring outcomes. This is a highly commercial role where you’ll balance strategic vision with hands-on delivery, ensuring we meet high-volume hiring peaks while building proactive talent pipelines for future growth.

• Lead & Inspire:
  Transform our TA team into a proactive, high-impact function with a stellar internal reputation.
• Drive Innovation:
  Champion the implementation and full adoption of our new ATS Team Tailor, using it as a change agent to revolutionize how we work, measure success, and tackle bottlenecks.
• Strategic Impact:
  Design and deliver recruitment strategies for high-volume hiring cycles around student intake, embedding workforce planning, succession strategies, and talent pooling.
• Partner at the Top:
  Act as the go-to TA expert for senior leadership, providing insights, challenging blockers, and driving best-in-class innovative practices.
• Shape Our Brand:
  Collaborate on EVP and employer branding initiatives to attract diverse, top-tier talent and elevate the candidate experience.
• Data-Driven Decisions:
  Use analytics and insights to optimize processes, identify challenges, and deliver measurable improvements.
• Set the Standard:
  Establish clear SLAs and KPIs that streamline workflows, elevate team performance, and showcase our impact across the business.
• Elevate Hiring Excellence:
  Upskill hiring managers through dynamic training, bite-sized content, and practical tools, enhancing candidate experience, ensuring fair assessment, and embedding a culture that champions our EVP and brand.

• A natural team nurturer and leader with proven experience turning TA teams into high-performing, commercially aligned powerhouses.
• Expertise in ATS implementation and adoption (Team Tailor experience is a big plus).
• Strong background in high-volume recruitment environments, with proven proactive methodologies like talent pooling and succession planning.
• Data-driven mindset with a passion for continuous improvement and innovation.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills and a commitment to inclusive hiring practices.
• A sharp commercial mindset with a track record of reducing agency spend, accelerating time-to-hire, and enabling hiring managers to focus on their core roles.
• Curiosity and a forward-thinking approach to human-centric AI tools and innovative processes that advance TA functions aligned with evolving business needs.

Mid‑Senior level

Full-time

Human Resources

Higher Education

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