Talent Acquisition Officer
Folkstone, Kent (with the possibility of some hybrid working)

About Us

Mission Aviation Fellowship UK (MAF) is a Christian organisation that, for over 75 years, have been flying light aircraft over remote locations around the world. Our efforts have enabled more than 2,000 aid, development and mission organisations to provide emergency relief, long-term development and Christian hope to remote communities.

We utilise the power of aviation and technology to reach isolated people in need around the globe as we believe nothing should stop people from receiving the essentials of life no matter how remote they are.

By helping to link communities isolated from today’s ‘connected world’, we are ensuring that the severity of medical emergencies, natural disasters, conflict and famine are reduced and the light of God now shines brightly there.

We are now seeking a Talent Acquisition Officer to join our team on a full-time basis, working at least 36 hours per week on a flexible basis as agreed with a line manager.

The Benefits

- Salary of £32,500 per annum
- Annual leave entitlement of 22 days’ per year plus 8 paid public holidays per year
- Close-down from Christmas Eve to New Year with non-public-holidays as additional leave
- Non-contributory pension scheme (10%) salary, employees may make voluntary additional contributions
- Flexible working policy

This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic individual with a background in marketing to join our unique organisation.

You will join a team committed to a meaningful vision: to see isolated communities changed by the love of Christ. In a supportive and encouraging environment, where strong relationships are built, personal growth, innovation and creativity are encouraged, and performance achieved, you will reach your potential in this highly rewarding role.

We will provide you with ample opportunities to develop your career as you collaborate with, and learn from, our supportive, first-rate team. If this sounds like the ideal next role for you, then apply today!

The Role

As a Talent Acquisition Officer, you will organise activities related to the attraction and recruitment of staff for services both in the UK and overseas. The role includes the organisation of recruitment events and attendance at Christian festivals as well as relationship management with individuals, and Christian Colleges and Unions.

You will lead in the planning and logistics of physical and virtual recruitment events including transport, accommodation, venue hire, programming and advertising, and head up event management by liaising with festival organisers and venues, ensuring events run according to schedule, budget and agreed goals

With a focus on international recruitment, you will advertise vacancies and post roles and other content on job boards and social media platforms and maximise our usage of
social media platforms to increase brand awareness abroad.

Additionally, you will:

- Develop and sustain collaborative relationships with key external bodies
- Organise and participate in interviews
- Oversee proactive relationship management
- Lead in the HR orientation of volunteers regarding international recruitment
- Ensure adherence to legislation and good practice principles

About You

To be considered as a Talent Acquisition Officer, you will need:

- Experience in relationship and project management and staff recruitment
- Experience in on and offline advertising, digital and social media marketing
- Experience handling multiple tasks to set deadlines
- Experience of using Microsoft applications
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
- The ability to develop high quality, creative digital and print communications
- The ability to present and communicate clearly, effectively, assertively, and diplomatically
- The ability to manage and complete projects according to established deadlines
- Education to degree or equivalent standard
- A full, valid driver’s license

Experience working for a charity organisation would be beneficial, as would experience or an interest in international development or aviation. Experience in public speaking and prior experience with Applicant racking Systems would also be advantageous.

Flexibility is expected by all staff in the hours of work, and this role involves some unsociable hours and weekend work, as well as regular travel within the United Kingdom including up to 8 weekends a year.

Other organisations may call this role Recruitment Marketer, Recruitment Campaigns Officer, People Officer, Recruitment Officer, Digital Marketing Officer, or Resourcing and Marketing Officer.

The closing date for applications is 2nd October 2022.

Webrecruit and Mission Aviation Fellowship UK are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

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