Talent Acquisition Consultant

About Regent College London

Regent College London is a multi-campus institution committed to delivering high quality, career focused higher education to a diverse and dynamic student body. As part of the wider Regent Group, we are proud to offer a range of study options, strong employer links, and a supportive learning environment that empowers students to achieve their academic and professional goals. We are values driven, entrepreneurial, and dedicated to creating opportunities through education, innovation, and community engagement. As we continue to grow, we are investing in our internal talent acquisition capabilities to support our ambitious expansion plans.

About the Role

We are looking for a proactive and high performing Head-Hunter to join the Regent CEO Office. This is a full-time, hands-on role focused on growing direct staff recruitment team through head-hunting, supporting direct hiring across the organisation, and helping build the talent pipeline we need to fuel our next stage of growth. You will be based full time in our Holborn corporate office, engaging directly with stakeholders, sourcing high quality candidates, and contributing to a dynamic and values driven work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Group CEO and various stakeholders to understand current and future recruitment needs.
• Proactively source, approach, and engage candidates through direct sourcing, LinkedIn, job boards, and other channels.
• Act as a brand ambassador, promoting Regent College London’s mission, values, and culture to candidates.
• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process including advertising, screening, interviewing, and shortlisting.
• Maintain and update accurate candidate records using ATS and internal tracking systems.
• Build and nurture talent pipelines for hard to fill and future roles.
• Support employer branding initiatives and help position Regent College London as an employer of choice.
• Contribute ideas and solutions to continuously improve the recruitment process and candidate experience.

What We're Looking For

• Strong and credible network connections within higher education and related sectors.
• Natural relationship-builders – individuals who love connecting with people and building networks.
• Strong communicators – clear, confident, and persuasive in written and verbal communication.
• Self-motivated and resilient – able to manage a busy workload independently and thrive under pressure.
• Results-driven – focused on delivering great outcomes quickly and efficiently.
• Aligned to our values – action-oriented, entrepreneurial, and passionate about making an impact.

Skills and Experience

• Proven experience (3–5+ years) in direct recruitment, talent acquisition, or internal hiring.
• Strong sourcing skills including experience using LinkedIn Recruiter and other sourcing tools.
• Excellent stakeholder management and candidate engagement skills.
• Experience working within fast-paced, target-driven environments.
• High energy, professional approach, and commitment to providing a first-class candidate experience.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable using ATS systems.

Salary

Up to £50,000 per annum based on experience and network connections.