AirTanker is one of the world’s most exciting aviation innovations and we offer a diverse range of roles in our unique environment, based in the heart of the picturesque Cotswolds.

Talent Acquisition Co-ordinator

Salary £27086 - £30845 Dependant on Experience

Purpose of the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join AirTanker’s People and Culture team, at a time of development and innovation. 2023 is an exciting year for us, with implementation of a best-in-class Applicant tracking system, opening up opportunities to improve employer branding, Candidate experience and ED&I.

We are seeking a proactive recruitment professional, who enjoys building talent pipelines, and is excited about getting involved in continuous improvement projects.

The role of Talent Acquisition Co-ordinator is to provide support to the Talent Acquisition Lead by delivering progressive, compelling and relevant recruitment campaigns to aid AirTanker’s People Strategy and to promote AirTanker as an employer of choice.

Job Responsibilities

Recruitment Advertising and Sourcing:

• To write and post job adverts on various recruitment channels
• To carry out the initial screening of candidate applications and update candidates and Hiring Managers on the hiring process
• To provide support with sourcing candidates (via LinkedIn, CV databases etc)
• To support the Talent Acquisition Lead in the development and management of talent pools/pipelines and with the development of our employer brand

Co-ordination/Administration:

• To arrange and confirm interviews with candidates and the Hiring Manger
• To assist and coordinate candidate assessments pre/post interview
• To manage candidates through the People System/ATS workflow
• To manage the Careers mailbox, ensuring prompt response and appropriate action is taken to a ensure a suitable resolution
• To assist the Talent Acquisition Lead with improvement projects
• To support with onboarding and making sure that candidates have provided all the relevant information and documentation in accordance with AirTanker’s Recruitment Policy

Candidate Relationships:

• To be the initial point of contact for the candidate and to maintain communication throughout the recruitment process by responding to queries and providing updates on the recruitment process
• To proactively contact candidates to explore their interest in AirTanker and the opportunities available
• To confirm Interviews and Assessments (dates/times etc)

Hiring Manager Relationships:

• To arrange and support recruitment kick off meetings
• To liaise with the Hiring Manager to maintain momentum on recruitment activity (i.e. feedback on CV submissions, interview feedback etc)
• To respond to queries relating to the recruitment process
  

  The Individual

  
  

  To thrive in this role, you will have:

  
  
• Recruitment experience working in an in-house, or agency recruitment role
• Demonstrable resourcing experience, supporting the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle
• Ability to build effective and strong internal and external stakeholder relationships
• An accurate, confidential, self-motivated work ethic, and be able to work under pressure to meet deadlines
• Proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
• Good communication skills – written and verbal
• Experience of high-volume recruitment and processes – (Desirable)
• Experience of Aviation and or Defence Sectors – (Desirable)
• Marketing experience – (Desirable)
• HR Systems and Recruitment ATS experience (Desirable)
• Experience in attracting and recruiting skilled technical roles (Desirable)

The Reward

Working with like-minded people, you’ll also find a warm welcome here at the AirTanker community. We have an annual diary of organised events from family days and summer festivals, to a social scene that has gone from strength-to-strength as we have grown. We will earn your commitment, offering you a unique opportunity to play a crucial part in a pioneering service that is working to deliver unparalleled support to the RAF and UK armed forces.

On top of your basic salary, you’ll receive;

• Annual bonus scheme (eligibility in current year subject to bonus rules)
• Private Medical Insurance
• Electric Vehicle Scheme
• Hybrid working available (not applicable to rostered and shift based employees)
• Health Cash Plan
• Life Assurance Cover
• Income Protection
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Local Gym Discount
• Plane Saver (Credit Union)
• Family fun days/ battlefield tours/ onsite bar

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About AirTanker

AirTanker was established in 2008 to deliver Voyager, the RAF’s new air-to-air refuelling and air transport aircraft. Working alongside full time RAF personnel and Reservists, we blend the best of civil and military aviation expertise to carry out our mission.

As we continue to evolve, develop and grow, we recognise the valuable contribution provided by our people. We welcome candidates who can demonstrate the high level of passion, flexibility and motivation that we do. We are a unique and complex airline, with a diverse workforce, and are looking for people who will thrive in our environment.

We are proud to invest in our people, employee wellbeing and our vision to be a diverse and inclusive employer.

Joining AirTanker could be the best decision you make!

For more information on AirTanker, please visit our website: www.AirTanker.co.uk

Additional Information

Due to the nature of the organisation, all employees of AirTanker Services are required to be security cleared to SC level. If successful in your application, we would support you with the SC process. As a guideline only, you would normally need to have been a UK resident for the last 5 consecutive years. Further confirmation can be found on the National Security Vetting (NSV) website https://www.gov.uk/security-vetting-and-clearance

If you have not been a UK resident for the last 5 consecutive years, please be prepared to request an Overseas Criminal Records Check for these countries as you will be asked to provide this for referencing and security checks if you are successful. All prospective employees of AirTanker, specifically those who apply for safety sensitive roles, may be subject to pre-employment/ pre-commencement drug and alcohol testing. All crew members, upon employment with AirTanker or shortly before, will be testing for controlled substances.