Job Description

Talent Assistant - kinderzimmer UK

Location

: kinderzimmer UK Support office, London, W1U 6DZ

Job Type

: Full Time, permanent, 40 hours per week (hybrid working - a mix of office and remote).

Salary

: Up to 34,000 (DOE)

Be Part of kinderzimmer UK: Creating a Better Future Through Education

At kinderzimmer UK, we're on a mission to make the world a better place through education. Since opening our first nursery in June 2023, we've grown rapidly and have already earned Ofsted Outstanding status. We provide an inspiring environment where your career can flourish whilst nurturing our children's independence, exploration and wonder. Proudly nominated for the National NMT Awards 2025 for Best Nursery Group (Small), we're also rated 4.9 stars on Glassdoor and 5 stars on Indeed, reflecting our dedication to both excellence and making our teams feel valued. Join us today and experience modern, high-quality childcare.

The Role

As a Talent Assistant at kinderzimmer UK, you will play a key role in attracting, hiring, and onboarding exceptional talent to support the growth and success of our nursery group. You will contribute to effective talent acquisition and workforce planning, help foster a positive and inclusive workplace culture, and ensure a first-class candidate and employee experience.

Duties and responsibilities

Talent Attraction

Collaborate with Nursery Management teams to understand staffing needs and workforce planning requirements. Develop and implement recruitment strategies to attract high-quality candidates. Write detailed job descriptions and engaging job advertisements to reach a diverse pool of applicants. Conduct pre-screening calls, interviews, and manage the end-to-end hiring process, ensuring a positive candidate experience. Maintain and update the HR Information System (HRIS). Utilise job boards, social media, and professional networks to maximise reach. Represent kinderzimmer UK at university, college, and job fairs. Build and maintain partnerships with academic institutions to engage future talent. Coordinate apprenticeship programmes. Champion diversity and inclusion across all recruitment activities.
Onboarding & Compliance

Facilitate the onboarding process, ensuring new hires have a smooth and positive start. Manage pre-employment checks (references, right-to-work, DBS, and other background checks) through Zincwork. Ensure all recruitment and onboarding processes meet safer recruitment standards. Maintain accurate, up-to-date employee records within the HRIS.

What we can offer you

Our playground could be your workplace. In exchange for your commitment and enthusiasm you will get a lot in return, not just from the children, but from us also! kinderzimmer UK has a market-leading benefits package which is tailored to the individual employee's needs.

The benefits package includes but is not limited to;

A free or discounted childcare place for your child at a kinderzimmer nursery Access to 24-hour counselling Annual personal development budget Wellness day Annual subscriptions to market leading fitness and mental health apps Company events And much more!

Who we are looking for

Essential

At least 2 years' recent experience in internal recruitment or agency recruitment. A passionate self-starter, able to work independently and meet targets. Strong organisational skills, with the ability to balance multiple projects across different sites. Excellent communication skills and a drive to deliver an outstanding candidate experience. Enthusiasm for working in a fast-growing, ambitious organisation. Flexibility, including occasional out-of-hours calls with candidates.
Desirable

Undergraduate degree. CIPD Level 3 qualification in People Practice or above. Experience in Early Years, Education recruitment or similar fields. Previous HR experience. Understanding of safer recruitment practices. Knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).

How to apply

Please click apply now and submit your CV. A member of the kinderzimmer people team will be in touch to discuss your application!

We look forward to meeting you!

Please note, all roles are subject to an Enhanced DBS and two references. Some of our roles require specific qualifications by law, this will be highlighted within the advert.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to 34,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Casual dress Childcare Company pension Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave Private medical insurance Work from home
Application question(s):

Do you have experience in the Early Years, Education, Nursing or Care home sector? Do you have experience in internal or agency recruitment?
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person