At a Glance
- Tasks: Source and engage top talent for technical roles in defence and energy sectors.
- Company: Join a global leader in professional services with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid work, private healthcare, and generous holiday allowance.
- Other info: Dynamic team environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by shaping the future workforce in critical industries.
- Qualifications: Extensive experience in talent acquisition, especially in niche sectors.
The predicted salary is between 38000 - 45000 £ per year.
About Us
- Location: Bristol or Basingstoke office as required; hybrid working arrangement
- Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Please be aware that all offers of employment will be subject to a UK Security Clearance check. To gain this you ordinarily need at least 6 years’ UK residency.
Overview
Decision Analysis Services Limited (DAS) is an independent professional services company. Since 2007 we have provided services globally to more than 200 client organisations within the energy, defence, government, transport, and health sectors. Based in offices from Glasgow to Sydney, we support clients across five continents. We specialise in bridging the gap between strategic planning and operational execution, developing enduring solutions to the uniquely complex issues faced by our clients. We are experts in programme management, systems thinking, investment modelling, machine learning, and data analysis. These unique skills, coupled with our extensive experience of engineering, regulatory practices and operations delivery enable us to develop sustainable, long-term solutions for our clients.
The Role
DAS is looking for a driven and highly experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our growing business at an exciting time. The successful candidate will be responsible for proactively sourcing candidates for a wide range of technical positions within our management consultancy. You will do so using a variety of creative techniques, both online and through more traditional methods. In addition, you will support the wider talent team with several exciting projects, including the progression of our graduate and apprenticeship programmes.
As Talent Acquisition Specialist at DAS Ltd, you will:
- Work collaboratively with hiring managers to gain an in-depth understanding of their recruitment requirements
- Write and post creative job adverts that attract the highest calibre talent
- Source candidates through various channels, with a strong focus on proactively approaching and engaging with passive candidates (headhunting)
- Conduct in-depth telephone interviews with candidates to assess their suitability for a role
- Ensure a best-in-class experience for all candidates who engage with DAS Ltd, including ensuring they receive prompt application and interview feedback
- Keep on top of industry-specific recruitment trends and identify effective and up to date methods to attract talent
- Support ongoing project activity, and the delivery of recruitment administration tasks
The successful Talent Acquisition Specialist must have extensive experience of talent acquisition for specialist, hard-to-fill, or niche positions. You must also have a strong background working in an in-house recruitment role or externally within the defence sector. In addition, you will have:
- A thorough understanding of full-cycle recruitment
- Experience recruiting in some of our core capability areas, e.g. Project Management, Project Controls, Systems Thinking, OR, Data Science, Business Change.
- Experience in recruiting within critical infrastructure domains: defence, energy/nuclear, water utilities, transport, central government etc.
- Excellent communication and people skills
- A personable and approachable demeanour
- Experience developing Boolean and keyword searches
- A self-motivated approach to work
- Effective time management skills and the ability to adapt to when priorities change
- The ability to build strong working relationships with the business and with candidates
Benefits
- £38,000 - £45,000 depending on experience
- This role is a hybrid working position. Successful candidates must be able to travel to our offices in Basingstoke or Bristol on a regular basis. Travel to other offices may also be required.
- Private pension, private healthcare for you and your immediate family, and private dental care
- Death-in-service and income protection schemes
- 25 days holiday plus UK bank holidays, and additional days to work on environmental and community activities.
- Discretionary office closure over Christmas
- Personal carbon offset through company scheme
- Access to professional and personal development platform, Udemy
DAS is an Equal Opportunities employer. We support the principle of Equality and Diversity in employment wholeheartedly and oppose all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination. We commit to providing equality, fairness, and respect for all in our employment, and all those seeking employment at DAS.
Talent Acquisition Specialist (Defence and Energy sectors) employer: Decision Analysis Services Ltd
At Decision Analysis Services Limited (DAS), we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation. Our hybrid working model allows for flexibility while our commitment to employee development is evident through access to professional growth platforms like Udemy. With competitive benefits including private healthcare, generous holiday allowances, and a focus on sustainability, DAS is dedicated to creating a rewarding environment for our Talent Acquisition Specialists in the vibrant cities of Bristol and Basingstoke.
Contact Details:
Decision Analysis Services Ltd Recruitment Team
