Programme Talent Officer (FTC)
Join Teach First as a Programme Talent Officer (FTC) role.
Salary package: £31,510 per annum, plus £3,000 London Weighting
Contract type: 6-month FTC
Overview
To build a fair education for all, we need to unlock the potential in all children – not just some. Together, we’re making it happen. Every day, our work takes us closer to a better future. But we need to do more. It’s a big challenge – and we need your help to take it on.
Responsibilities
As a Programme Talent Officer, you’ll source and support brilliant talent to join our programmes. You’ll be assigned either a portfolio of universities and/or recent graduate, young professional or career changer talent pools, and will be accountable for meeting target volumes of hires. You’ll deliver a great candidate experience, particularly focused on innovative sourcing and effective post‑offer contact. You’ll spend engaging days at events but also have real flexibility on how and where else to deliver your best work.
Key Responsibilities
- Source and support brilliant talent to join our programmes.
- Manage a portfolio of universities and talent pools.
- Achieve target volumes of hires.
- Deliver a great candidate experience with innovative sourcing.
- Maintain post‑offer contact and support.
- Participate in events with flexibility.
Qualifications
- Passionate about recruitment and delivering strong candidate experience.
- Experienced in working towards ambitious targets and consistently motivating self to reach goals.
- Proven experience building and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Experience planning and organising full workload with strong initiative and decision‑making abilities.
- Resilience during challenging, uncertain or changing periods.
- Clear communicator with ability to adapt style and gain commitment from different audiences.
Application Process
Take a look at the job description and then complete an application on our careers website. Make sure you’ve got your CV ready to upload, along with a tailored cover letter that demonstrates how you meet our essential criteria. If you’re applying from an external job board, you’ll be redirected to our careers website. (Please note, we only accept applications through our careers website).
Interview Date
We expect interviews to be held on 11 December 2025.
Seniority Level
Associate
Employment Type
Contract
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Other
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