Talent Acquisition Advisor

Talent Acquisition Advisor

Location:

Winchester (Hybrid working)

Hours:

35 hours , with flexibility available including part-time or term-time working arrangements Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 FTE per annum dependant on experience

Contract:

Permanent Closing date: 30 th June 2026 – Winchester (Hybrid) As a growing social care charity, we're investing in our people and our future. If you're passionate about recruitment and want to help build teams that change lives, we'd love you to join us—apply today. What You'll Do:
Talent Acquisition Advisor We are looking for a Talent Acquisition Advisor to join our team on a permanent basis. In this role, you will take ownership of the end-to-end recruitment process, supporting hiring managers across Brendoncare to attract and secure high-quality talent while delivering a positive and professional candidate experience. You will manage the full recruitment lifecycle, including advertising vacancies, screening applications, coordinating interviews, issuing offers, and overseeing pre-employment checks (including DBS).

You'll ensure candidates are engaged and well-informed throughout the process. Working closely with hiring managers, you will provide guidance and support to ensure an efficient, consistent, and high-quality approach to hiring across the organisation. You will also maintain accurate recruitment data and reporting, using our Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to manage candidate pipelines effectively and ensure compliance across all stages.

Key Responsibilities Manage end-to-end recruitment for a range of roles across the organisation Screen CVs and conduct initial candidate conversations Coordinate and support interviews, ensuring a smooth experience for candidates and hiring managers Issue offers and oversees pre-employment checks, including DBS Maintain and update the ATS, ensuring accurate candidate tracking and reporting Build strong working relationships with hiring managers to support effective hiring decisions What We're Looking For Experience in an in-house recruitment or talent acquisition role Confident managing candidate pipelines across an ATS and wider recruitment systems, including during system upgrades Excellent communication skills, with a focus on delivering a great candidate experience A collaborative, proactive approach to working with stakeholders Strong organisational skills and attention to detail Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is required due to travel between sites Why Join Us A supportive, collaborative working environment within a values-led charity An opportunity to make a meaningful impact through quality hiring and a strong candidate experience The chance to build trusted relationships across the organisation and develop your recruitment expertise Benefits:
In addition to your salary, you will also have:
Hybrid working , with up to 3 days per week working from home to support work-life balance Free on-site parking (subject to availability) Complimentary meals when working within our care homes Access to a subsidised Blue Light Card , offering discounts across a wide range of retailers and services Access to Met Life wellbeing support, including a 24/7 GP service and confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

How to Apply:

Can you see yourself succeeding in this role? Apply now for the role of Talent Acquisition Advisor and be part of our dedicated team! We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are committed to fostering a workplace that values diversity, promotes inclusion, and ensures equal access to opportunities. We believe that a diverse team strengthens our organisation, and we expect all employees to support and uphold these values.

Safeguarding is a core priority for us. All successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check as part of our commitment to ensuring a safe and secure environment for everyone.

Please note:

We are running a dynamic recruitment process and may begin interviewing suitable candidates before the closing date. We encourage early applications to ensure consideration.