Job Description

Talent Acquisition Associate (In-house)

Location:

Cheadle, SK8 6RQ

Salary:

25,630 - 28,477 per annum + benefits

Hours:

37.5 hours per week + hybrid working

Type:

Full-time, Permanent

Holiday:

25 days + bank holidays (rising to 30 days + bank holidays with length of service)

Join Seashell and Help Shape the Future of Talent in the Health, Social Care and Education Sector

Are you passionate about delivering a great candidate experience and playing a key role in building high-performing teams?

At Seashell, we're looking for a proactive and collaborative Talent Acquisition Associate to support our end-to-end recruitment process, from initial vacancy request through to welcoming new employees.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact in the specialist care and education sector, helping us recruit the right people to support children and young adults with complex needs.

About Seashell

Seashell is a nationally recognised charity based in Cheadle Hulme, Stockport, providing outstanding education and care for children and young adults with complex learning difficulties, disabilities, and communication needs. Our services include the Royal School Manchester, Royal College Manchester, 17 residential homes, and a range of outreach and family support services, all located on one vibrant, inclusive campus.

About the Role

As a Talent Acquisition Associate, you'll be at the heart of our recruitment operations, working closely with hiring managers, the wider HR team, and the Talent Business Partner to deliver a seamless and engaging recruitment journey.

You'll manage a diverse portfolio of vacancies, ranging from high-volume frontline care and education roles to specialist and professional positions, ensuring each stage of the process is efficient, inclusive, and aligned with our values.

This is a hands-on role where you will:

Coordinate the full recruitment lifecycle, from role approval and advertising to offer and onboarding. Deliver a positive and professional candidate experience throughout the process. Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders to understand workforce needs and provide recruitment advice. Collaborate with Onboarding and HR colleagues to ensure smooth handovers and alignment with our approach to Safer Recruitment (Keeping Children Safe in Education) Support continuous improvement by contributing to recruitment reporting, process reviews, and employer branding initiatives. Coordination and attendance at Seashell attraction events and opportunities.

About You

We're looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working as part of a team.

You don't need experience within care and education, just energy, organisation, and a people-first mindset to everything you do and appreciation for how the work you do will impact our children's and young people's lives.

You'll ideally have:

Experience in a recruitment role (in-house, RPO, or agency). Strong communication and relationship-building skills. A proactive, solutions-focused approach to challenges. Good understanding of recruitment systems, Microsoft Office, and Excel. Experience conducting interviews or supporting hiring managers through the selection process. An understanding of the wider employee lifecycle and how this opportunity can influence this Align to our values of Integrity, Innovation & Involvement

Our benefits

25 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays (incremental based on length of service). Detailed 2-week induction programme for all new employees. Access to our on-site inclusive gym, fitness classes and swimming pool. Blue light discount scheme. Benenden Health Care Membership - access to 24/7 GP, physiotherapy, medical treatments, mental health support including counselling service, cancer support, care planning and social care advice. Access to a wide range of vocational programmes to support you in your job role. Life Assurance (3x Annual base salary) subject to terms and conditions. Cycle to work scheme. Free on-site parking. Paid Enhanced DBS.

About Seashell Trust

Seashell Trust is a national charity supporting children and young adults with complex learning disabilities and additional communication needs from across the UK. We provide care and education for children and young people aged between 4-25 years in our homes, at our school and college, and through our short break's services.

We provide a safeguarded environment and, as part of our safer recruitment policy, successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check (at no cost), and full references will be taken.

We value diversity and are committed to equal opportunities. Disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria on the person specification will be guaranteed an interview.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome all applications.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 25,630.00-28,477.00 per year

Benefits:

Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Free parking On-site parking Referral programme
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday
Application question(s):

Please outline your interest and relevant experience for this role.
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Cheadle SK8 6RQ