Talent Acquisition Specialist in Gateshead

Ground Control is a leading external maintenance business and biodiversity expert committed to enhancing and improving the physical environment.

At Ground Control, we are on a mission to realise the potential of human nature by bringing together people, places and the planet.

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Are you passionate about creating a sustainable future and want to play a key role in building the teams that drive positive change? Ground Control is seeking a talented and motivated Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead the end-to-end recruitment process within our dynamic organization. As a key member of our People team, you'll be instrumental in shaping our workforce in the areas of Rail and Infrastructure, Business Development and Ecology. For this role you will mainly be working from home with occasional travel to our head office in Billericay. This position will initially be a fixed term contract with the view to make into a permanent role. 

What will you achieve?

As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will be responsible for managing the entire recruitment life cycle, from understanding hiring needs to onboarding successful candidates.

Day-to-Day Duties:

• Manage a pipeline of recruitment needs, ensuring timely fulfillment against KPIs.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders.
• Source and identify potential candidates through headhunting and other channels.
• Lead tailored recruitment campaigns to enhance Ground Control's visibility among sustainability professionals.
• Conduct the end-to-end recruitment process, including briefing calls, advertisement creation, candidate sourcing, interview processes, job offers, and onboarding.
• Cold contact, source, and sift candidates to build a strong talent pool.

What we offer:

At Ground Control we believe in creating an inspirational environment , and rewarding our employees for their hard work. We offer a wide-ranging benefits program , supporting you to realise your full potential, and are proud to be recognised as a great place to work:

Awards, Accolades and Culture

• We have been awarded ‘world-class’ status for employee engagement in the 2023 best companies results, ranking at #16 in the ‘Top 100 Large Companies to Work For ’ league table.

• Certified B-Corp Accredited , Ground Control has been certified by B Lab, the not-for-profit behind the B Corp movement, as having met rigorous social and environmental standards which represent its commitment to sustainable goals ahead of profit.

• We inclusively support ‘The Race at Work Charter ’, ‘Ban the Box ’, ‘The Armed Forces Covenant ’ and are ‘Disability Confident '

• We invest 5% of our profits into the Evergreen Fund , an investment fund dedicated to sustainability and environmental initiatives.

• By 2025 we have committed to planting 1,000,000 trees, having a fully electric fleet, and achieving carbon net zero after becoming carbon neutral in 2020.

• 2 personal choice volunteering days with your fundraising efforts matched up to £500!

Perks and Benefits

• Free gym access if you are Head Office based or subsidised national gym memberships if you are based elsewhere.

• Nursery Vouchers, Cycle to work scheme and Travel loans

• Medigold employee support, Free Flu Jabs, online private GP service and a premium subscription to Calm, the wellbeing app

• A supportive, entrepreneurial working environment that fosters collaboration.

• Training, development, coaching and mentoring plans including our GC Leadership Academy, job specific accreditations and higher education opportunities

• Hybrid working opportunities with time in the office including breakfast Mondays and dog friendly Fridays.

• Financial benefits include yearly bonus scheme, access to Wagestream and employee share options

How we work:

We put people at the centre of everything we do.Everyone is welcome. We’re embracing a culture where difference is valued. Your uniqueness will be celebrated. We believe diversity grows innovation, and innovation creates initiative. Together we’ll succeed in caring for each other, caring for our communities and caring for our Environment. Together, we’re stronger.

Who are we looking for?

We value a positive and collaborative work environment where our team members contribute to a supportive and uplifting workplace culture. We encourage individuals who bring a constructive and optimistic mindset to join our team as well as experience with the following:

• Previous recruitment experience in Rail and Business Development.
• Headhunting experience using platforms such as LinkedIn.
• Ability to work within a dynamic environment at a fast pace, managing multiple urgent priorities.
• End-to-end recruitment process management, including candidate compliance and onboarding.
• Self-management skills and comfort working with ambiguity and constant change.

We would particularly welcome applications from individuals with:

• Experience using ATS and HR systems.
• Internal recruitment experience.
• Recruitment experience within a maintenance/FM or service delivery business.
• Intermediate knowledge of Excel.

If you're a proactive and experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist with a passion for sustainability and environmental design, we invite you to join Ground Control in shaping the future of our workforce. Apply today and be part of a team committed to making a positive impact on the world!

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Agency Notice

Ground Control does not accept unsolicited agency resumes/ CV’s

Please do not forward resumes / CV’s to our job alias, employees, or any other company location.

Ground Control is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Please contact the Talent Team for additional details