Job Description

Vacancy Name

Talent Acquisition Advisor

Vacancy No

VN1145

Employment Type

Full-Time

Division

Group Functions

Work Location

Job Details

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Position: Talent Acquisition Advisor

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Location:

Farnborough HQ (Hybrid working can be agreed)

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Working Hours:

Full-Time, 40 Hours per week


Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits! Opportunities for professional development!

For more details, read on!

Gama Aviation have an exciting new opportunity for a Talent Acquisition Advisor, who will be joining our People & Talent Team, working very closely with the Talent Acquisition Manager to manage and coordinate the full recruitment lifecycle within the Technology & Outsourcing strategic business unit, which includes the brands of FlyerTech and myairops. This role will be based at our HQ in Farnborough, with the ability to work hybrid on a regular basis.



You will support managers and other stakeholders to source a strong talent pipeline of both internal and external applicants for open roles within the BU through various channels, including active sourcing, social media, job advertising, employee referrals, our existing talent pool, and, if required, agency partners. Candidate and line manager experience will be at the very forefront of all activities, ensuring a superior experience for all from application through to offer.



The Talent Acquisition Advisor will play a crucial role in supporting the company's growth and ensuring the organisation has a skilled workforce. Whilst supporting the ongoing recruitment, you will also have the opportunity to be involved in talent projects including development of our recruit system, employer branding activities, EVP development, candidate journey, attending / hosting career events, direct sourcing and much more!



Ultimately, you will be supporting the overarching strategy of achieving efficient and effective hiring processes as well as providing a positive candidate experience for potential new employees. You will need gravitas, excellent stakeholder management skills, be able to influence and push back. Overall be highly passionate about the candidate journey, excellent attention to detail, and be able to own the process.

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About us:

Gama Aviation is a hugely diverse business that offers much more than perhaps its name would suggest. Yes, we fly but we also save lives, provide mission critical intelligence, and build systems that deliver decisive advantage.



With operations in the UK, Jersey, Europe and the Middle East, a career with us can offer travel, personal growth opportunities and the ability for long-term progression in a fast paced and dynamic service industry.

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Responsibilities:

In partnership with the Talent Acquisition Manager, lead on all recruitment activity within T&O and other areas in the business as required Work in partnership with hiring managers ensuring that you adequately understand the needs of the department and the requirements and expectations of each job role/vacancy Prepare adverts for each new role and advertise across agreed job sites, ensuring the advert captures the vision for the role as well as the person specification required Utilise various sourcing channels to identify and engage with qualified candidates, including active sourcing on LinkedIn Recruiter, social media, job advertising, employee referrals and our existing talent pool Initial sifting and screening of CV's for each live vacancy, ensuring all applicants have the relevant RTW and receive a positive experience throughout the process Complete pre-screening interviews with selected applicants, ensuring suitability for the role and organisational fit Organise further interview stages with selected candidates throughout the recruitment process; sending diary invites/Teams meetings, assessments and in-person interviews Assist hiring managers with preparing for interviews with an interview pack, and attend in person if extra support is required Ensure all candidates receive an excellent candidate experience, regardless of the outcome of their application, providing updates and feedback at all stages of their journey When required, engage with external suppliers working on recruitment activity, ensuring they are ambassadors of the brand, working as an extension of our Talent Acquisition Team, providing best standards of delivery and the highest quality of candidates Conduct verbal offers with successful applicants, and then draft and issue offer letters and contracts of employment via the electronic signature system, and uploading completed documentation to Sage People Support the People & Talent Administrator with the onboarding of employees including completing Right to Work checks as necessary Work with hiring managers on the recruitment of contractors, advising managers on IR35 legislation and the process we need to undertake when engaging with contractors, ensuring hiring needs are met whilst staying compliant with IR35 rules Track and record TA and hiring metrics for the T&O Business Unit including Quality per Hire, Time to Hire, Cost per Hire, Hires Source and all costs relevant to recruitment campaigns Being a Subject Matter Expert for your business area by building knowledge of competitor activity and practices, salary information, industry insight, regulatory developments and trends In partnership with the MD for T&O, forecast quarterly and annual hiring needs by team, proactively gathering information to support short and long-term hiring goals Support and coordinate effective recruitment campaigns, talent pipelining and talent initiatives that help meet the organisation's strategic objectives, including early careers, FE relationships, apprenticeship schemes, career events, DE&I, talent pools and employer branding In partnership with the Talent Acquisition Manager and wider TA Team, support the ongoing development of our EVP (employer value proposition) ensuring it attracts and retains high quality talent across the business as well as specifically within the T&O business unit

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Skills, Qualifications and Experience required:

Experience of managing recruitment processes from end to end within an agency or inhouse recruitment environment Experience of a variety of sourcing methods across multiple platforms and networks including LinkedIn, with the ability to source candidates that fit requirements Experience of recruiting, and an understanding of the technical skills and expertise needed for niche roles within software and technology Experience of partnering with stakeholders, acting as a trusted recruitment and talent advisor Familiarity with social media, CV databases and professional networks Process driven individual with the ability to think creatively Excellent working knowledge of MS Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint Demonstrable experience of working with and across multiple systems Detail oriented with strong written, oral and verbal presentation skills Ability to multitask and handle competing priorities People orientated, highly organised and an effective communicator able to collaborate with different teams Highly passionate about the candidate journey, with excellent attention to detail Able to remain calm under pressure and manage difficult situations Excellent time management and creative problem-solving skills Ability to build strong working relationships with internal stakeholders at all levels as well as external partners Ability to work autonomously as well as part of a team Proactive mindset with a keen desire to learn

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In addition to a Competitive Salary, we will offer you:

Great Work-Life Balance with our Hybrid Working Policy - 3 days in the office, 2 days from home Competitive Group Pension Scheme Comprehensive Life Assurance
Comprehensive Income Protection
Comprehensive Travel Insurance
Comprehensive Private Healthcare (after successful passing of probation)
Free Car Parking 2 Paid Volunteering Days each calendar year (subject to line manager approval) Investment in Training, Qualifications and Professional Development



(Subject to insurance underwriting)*

Due to the volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interview will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 20 working days then your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.