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Join us in shaping the future of the College workforce through digital transformation. We are looking for a Talent Acquisition Specialist - who does not just fill roles, they attract the best talent, craft progression and turn our college into a destination employer. If you are comfortable with digital skills and marketing along with data analytics, then this is your stage. In this role you will:-

· Lead end to end recruitment solutions with a strong focus on digital attraction strategies

· Create compelling content for advertising, social media, job boards and targeted campaigns

· Support hiring managers with insights, guidance and market intelligence.

· Champion our employer brand and bring attract applications from a wider source as possible with diversity and experience.

· Use data and analytics to optimise reach, sources, engagement and candidate conversion

· Lead on onboarding and mandatory training compliance

You will thrive here if you:

· Have experience in talent acquisition, ideally within a fast-paced environment, ideally education.

· A creative marketer with a focus on attracting and retaining talent.

· Have strong digital marketing skills - from content creation to campaign optimisation.

· Passionate about the candidate experience and building inclusive hiring journeys.

· Excellent communication and marketing relationship-building abilities.

· You will hold a L5 qualification either in Recruitment & Selection, CIPD and relevant digital qualification.

· Experience in working within the education sector or regulated organisation ideal but not essential, subject to career experience.

Join our growing team as we invest in the people who shape our futures.

The College is committed to equality and diversity and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share these commitments.

Starting salary may be dependent on qualifications, skills and experience. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

If you have any further questionsor if you wish to apply, please emailemployment@chelmsford.ac.ukor if you wish to apply go directly to our websitehttps://www.chelmsford.ac.uk/our-college/vacancy.asp?id=17505

Applications will be considered upon receipt.

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is 13th April 2026.

Information about the School

Chelmsford College Group

Chelmsford College has a wide range of opportunities for about 450 full and part time employees making us one of the largest employers in Chelmsford.

At Chelmsford College, we put the learner at the centre of everything we do. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share these values. Our commitments to our learners are reflected in the breadth of employment opportunities we offer.

Whether you are an experienced teacher, or possess good vocational qualifications and experience in industry and are considering either full time or part time teaching in further education, we would be pleased to hear from you.

We also have opportunities in a wide range of learning and business support activities such as student support, learning technologies, technician roles, IT support, finance, estates, human resources and staff development, student admissions, and general administration.

Chelmsford College offers exceptional personal and professional development opportunities. Other benefits include final salary pension schemes, competitive salary and annual leave arrangements, on site sports & fitness centre, free courses, staff discounts arranged with local retailers and highly flexible working arrangements for many of our positions.