Onboarding and Recruitment Manager
About the role
We recruit over 500 passionate individuals each year for seasonal roles working with children on our internal programmes (Kings
Camps) and for external partners (UK and worldwide).
We’re looking for a forward-thinking individual to join our Managerial tier, line Managing our end-to-end Recruitment and Onboarding process, and the people involved in its delivery. This means communicating regularly with candidates and the wider team to gather information, being comfortable making choices as a decision maker and people person, as well as following up on any staffing or safer recruitment concerns.
This role will ensure we meet annual targets for seasonal recruitment and that every individual we hire is qualified, suitable and equipped to work safely with children.
About Recruitment
At Kings, our Recruitment Team is a little different… fun chants and singing during video interview’s are not unheard of!
We recruit over 500 passionate individuals each year for seasonal roles on our own activity programmes (Kings Camps). With all candidates, our Recruitment Team showcase The Kings Factor. They do this through each & every interaction; whether meeting via University events, email enquiries or initial interview.
About You
We’d like you to have 2 years of experience in team management or leadership, as well as safer recruitment or safeguarding experience – ideally with first-hand experience in relationship building or communication. You’ll have the ability to multi-task and be driven to work towards targets, self-motivated with the ability to problem solve and take decisions as well as excellent communication and IT skills.
For someone to be successful with us, they need the ‘Kings Factor’ – an energy and passion for child development as well as inspiration and fun, being motivated by and supportive of the mission and values of Kings Active Foundation. You must have eligibility to work in the UK.
Rewards and Benefits
If the above isn’t enough to tempt you to join us, here’s a few more things you may want to know.
The important part
- Where: Kings Active Foundation HQ, Sheffield (hybrid working with a mixture of office and home)
- Salary: £32,000 p/a
- Working pattern: 37.5 hours per week. Our normal office hours are within 8am-6pm. Flexibility is required to optimise maximum engagement (our work involves extended hours and weekend work at peak times of the year)
- Pension: Enhanced pension and employer contributions (5%) and Group Life Assurance Scheme
- Holiday: 28 days which includes statutory holidays (plus additional holiday days given after 2 years of service) and a generous Christmas break
The little extras
- We offer free places on our holiday programmes for your children (5 to 17 year olds)
- Discounts: Cycle to work scheme and access to 100’s of offers through BHN Extras and Charity Worker discounts
- Secure, free onsite parking
- Professional development opportunities
- Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) application fees paid for
- Work in a fun, progressive environment with regular social activities and employee celebrations
Does this sound like a team you’d like to be part of?
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Application Process:
- Please email your CV and covering letter to: sophie.machent@kingsactive.org
- Application deadline: We review applications on a rolling basis and may fill the position once we find the right candidate
The recruitment process consists of:
- Video screening call – an informal chat with one of our friendly team
- In-person interview – at our Sheffield HQ with a couple of our team. Details of the interview specific to the role will be provided in advance
About Us
Established in 1991, Kings Active Foundation is a UK registered charity with a vision of a world where children love being active, and a mission to get children active, having fun and learning together.
We’re experts in using active games, sport and fun to connect with children via our activity programmes and we equip, enable and inspire others to deliver activity programmes.
We are a small team doing big things. We have a passion for our work and a desire to get more children active and improving their physical and mental wellbeing.
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Other vacancies
As a growing organisation, we often have vacancies available. Details of any other available can be found on our Careers page.
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