Senior Recruitment Partner

Job title:

Senior Recruitment Partner
Sector:
Housing
Salary: £30k + Benefits + commission
Working pattern:
Cardiff / Hybrid (3 days office & 2 days WFH) 37.5 hours per week (full time)

Our benefits: 

Become a beneficiary after 1 year part of our Employee Owned Trust
Flexible/hybrid working arrangements 
25 days annual leave plus BH (inc Hoop day and birthday leave) 
Annual leave entitlement increases 1 day per years service, up to 30 days 
Unlimited annual leave purchase 
Enhanced sick pay 
Enhanced maternity / paternity leave 
Free volunteer day 
End of Year trip* 
Medi Cash benefits 

Job Summary / objective:
We’re looking for a Recruitment Partner who knows housing recruitment, and knows how to do it brilliantly.
Hoop Housing is growing, and we’re looking for an ambitious, driven and genuinely people-focused Senior Recruitment Partner to join our team. This isn’t about simply filling vacancies. It’s about building relationships, understanding the housing sector, becoming a trusted partner to our clients, and making sure every candidate gets an exceptional experience from the first conversation to the final placement. If you’ve got at least 18 months’ experience recruiting within the housing sector across Wales or the South West of England, we’d love to hear from you.

Your role will include:

Developing and managing strong relationships with housing organisations across Wales and the South West
Identifying new business opportunities and growing existing client relationships
Sourcing, attracting and engaging high-quality candidates across the housing sector
Managing the full recruitment process from initial briefing through to placement
Providing honest, knowledgeable and consultative advice to both clients and candidates
Building a strong network of housing professionals and becoming known as someone people want to work with
Working collaboratively with the wider Hoop team to deliver an outstanding service
Representing the Hoop brand with energy, professionalism and integrity
We’re looking for someone who is driven, ambitious and hungry to succeed, but who understands that great recruitment is ultimately about people. You’ll ideally have:

A minimum of 18 months’ housing recruitment experience within Wales or the South West of England
A strong understanding of the housing sector and the roles within it
A proven ability to build and maintain excellent client and candidate relationships
A natural commercial mindset and the confidence to develop new business
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
The resilience and determination to succeed in a fast-paced recruitment environment
A genuine commitment to delivering an exceptional level of customer service
Honesty, integrity and a straightforward approach to recruitment
Ambition to develop your career and play a key role in the continued growth of Hoop Housing

Qualifications and Skills:

Effective verbal and written communication for interacting with candidates, colleagues, and clients.
Proficiency in previous ATS/CRM system.
Active listening to understand candidate preferences and client requirements accurately.
Proficiency in using various sourcing techniques, including job boards, social media, and professional networking platforms.
Building a strong candidate pipeline by proactively engaging with potential candidates.
Evaluating CVs and applications to identify qualified candidates.
Conducting phone screenings and preliminary interviews to assess candidates' skills, experience, and cultural fit.
Developing a clear understanding of job descriptions and client requirements to match candidates effectively.
Time management, prioritising tasks to meet tight deadlines and manage multiple job openings simultaneously.
Efficiently managing candidate communication and…