Job Description

Recruitment Specialist

Volunteer Role*
Remote/Homebased*
10hrs a week*

About Project Yananai

Project Yananai is a global nonprofit organisation with Christian values, dedicated to empowering underserved communities through adult education, sustainable skills development, and humanitarian aid. Our mission demands a team of exceptional and diverse talent, capable of solving complex challenges in dynamic and often sensitive environments. We are building a world-class organisation, and talent acquisition is the critical foundation of our success.

Role Summary

Project Yananai is seeking a proactive and strategic Recruitment Specialist to own and facilitate our end-to-end talent acquisition process. This role is central to our growth, responsible for identifying, attracting, and securing top-tier talent for key appointments across all functions and levels, anywhere in the world. The successful candidate will be a master of candidate engagement, a skilled negotiator, and an expert in building talent pipelines for hard-to-fill and specialised roles.

Key Responsibilities

1. End-to-End Recruitment Lifecycle:

Manage the full recruitment process for a wide range of roles, from technical experts and intelligence analysts to senior leadership and corporate functions. Partner closely with department heads and the senior leadership team to understand their unique talent needs, team dynamics, and strategic objectives. Write compelling and accurate job descriptions and person specifications that effectively market Project Yananai to passive candidates. Utilise a multi-channel approach to sourcing, including direct sourcing, LinkedIn Recruiter, professional networks, and specialised talent pools. Conduct rigorous screening, interviews, and assessments to evaluate candidate competency, cultural fit, and alignment with project values.

2. Strategic Sourcing & Talent Pipelining:

Develop and maintain a robust network of potential candidates for current and future needs. Proactively build talent pipelines for critical skill areas, ensuring the project can scale its operations efficiently. Develop and execute innovative sourcing strategies to tap into global and niche talent markets.

3. Candidate Experience & Employer Branding:

Serve as the primary point of contact and a professional ambassador for candidates throughout the entire process. Ensure a seamless, professional, and positive candidate experience from initial contact to onboarding. Help articulate and promote the Project Yananai employer value proposition.

4. Process Excellence & Collaboration:

Coordinate seamlessly with HR, Security, and Compliance teams to ensure a smooth and thorough onboarding process for all new hires. Continuously seek to improve recruitment processes, tools, and metrics to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. Manage offer negotiations and the pre-employment verification process with discretion and efficiency.

Person Specification: Essential Experience & Qualifications

Proven experience (5+ years) as a Recruitment Specialist, Talent Partner, or similar role, preferably within technology, intelligence, finance, or complex project environments. Demonstrable success in managing end-to-end recruitment for a variety of roles, including senior and highly specialised positions. Demonstrated experience sourcing and recruiting talent across multiple international jurisdictions, with an understanding of varying employment laws and practices. Expertise in using LinkedIn Recruiter and other modern sourcing tools and techniques. Impeccable verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with senior stakeholders. High level of discretion, integrity, and the ability to handle confidential information appropriately.

Person Specification: Key Competencies & Behaviours

Discretion & Professionalism:

An unwavering commitment to confidentiality, especially when handling sensitive role requirements.

Persuasion & Influence:

The ability to effectively "sell" the vision of Project Yananai to passive candidates.

Resilience & Adaptability:

Thrives in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment where priorities can shift rapidly.

Strategic Mindset:

Moves beyond order-taking to provide true talent consultancy to the business.

Global Mindset:

Cultural sensitivity and an understanding of the complexities of a global workforce.

What We Offer

The unique opportunity to build a world-class organisation from the ground up. A central role in a high-impact project with a global footprint. A dynamic, mission-driven work culture.

This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of a purpose-driven organisation making a transformative difference in communities around the world!

Project Yananai is a UK registered charity number 1209060 and an equal opportunity organisation. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all colleagues. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures

Job Type: Volunteer

Benefits:

Store discount
Application question(s):

How many years experience do you have in managing the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle? How many distinct countries have you actively recruited talent from in the past 3 years? What is the average time (in days) from your first contact with a candidate to their acceptance of an offer for senior-level roles? For a typical senior-level vacancy, how many candidates do you typically need to present to a hiring manager before one is hired? Are you comfortable and experienced in working with hiring managers to define role requirements based on capability needs rather than a rigid list of previous job titles? Are you based in and authorised to work in the United Kingdom?
Work Location: Remote