Academic Recruitment Specialist

Summary: The Academic Recruitment Specialist role involves leading end-to-end recruitment for academic positions within UK higher education institutions. The candidate will manage high-volume recruitment campaigns, build partnerships with academic departments, and ensure a positive candidate experience while meeting performance metrics. Proven experience in academic staff recruitment is essential for success in this position. The role is offered on a 12-month contract basis with flexible/hybrid working arrangements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage full-cycle recruitment for academic staff and senior education roles across higher education institutions.
• Lead high-volume and campaign-based recruitment initiatives, including open days and academic hiring events.
• Build strong partnerships with academic departments, HR, and leadership teams to understand hiring needs.
• Develop and execute strategic sourcing plans to attract top academic talent.
• Monitor and meet performance metrics and KPIs while ensuring an excellent candidate experience.
• Stay up to date with sector trends and relevant UK compliance and employment practices in HE recruitment.

Key Skills:

• Proven experience recruiting academic staff in UK higher or further education (agency or in-house).
• Strong organisational, stakeholder management, and campaign delivery skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple vacancies and recruitment timelines effectively.
• Results-focused, with a strong track record of meeting recruitment targets and KPIs.
• Confident in planning and leading academic recruitment campaigns and events.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other