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Join Teach First as a Programme Talent Officer and make a significant impact on our education system
Overview
Salary
£31510.25
Location
London; South West (Bristol)
Expires
Expires at anytime
Organisation summary
Teach First is a dynamic organisation striving for a fair educational system. By unlocking children's potential, we work towards a brighter future. This is an exciting opportunity to play a crucial part in broadening access to quality education.
Role Summary
- You will be sourcing and supporting phenomenal talent for our programmes.
- Manage a portfolio involving universities, graduates, young professionals, or career changers.
- Deliver an exceptional candidate experience and innovative sourcing strategies.
- Work flexibly at events or any other conducive settings.
Role Requirements
- Passion for recruitment and providing a great candidate experience.
- A track record of achieving ambitious targets and maintaining motivation.
- Excellent planning, organisational skills, and time-management abilities.
- Requires resilience and good decision making.
- Superb communication skills and adaptability to different audiences.
Application Process Details
- Apply through our careers website with your CV and cover letter describing how you meet our criteria.
- Interviews will take place on December 11, 2025.
- We greatly value diversity, and justified fairness and equality guide our hiring processes.
Teach First is dedicated to building a fair education system for all by unlocking the potential in all children, not just some. Our mission drives us towards a better future, but the challenges are significant and we need your help to tackle them. As a Programme Talent Officer, you will play a crucial role in sourcing and supporting exceptional talent to join our programmes. You will manage a portfolio that includes universities, recent graduates, young professionals, or career changers, and will be responsible for achieving target volumes of hires. Your responsibilities will include delivering an outstanding candidate experience, focusing on innovative sourcing strategies and effective post-offer engagement. You will enjoy the flexibility of working at events and other settings that best suit your productivity.
We are looking for someone who is passionate about recruitment and providing the best possible experience to candidates. The ideal candidate will have a track record of meeting ambitious targets, the ability to maintain motivation and reach goals consistently, and experience in building and maintaining relationships with various internal and external stakeholders. Strong planning, organizational skills, and the ability to manage time effectively are essential. You should also be resilient in the face of challenges and adept at making decisions. Excellent communication skills and the ability to adapt your style to different audiences are crucial.
Teach First offers a competitive salary package of £31,510.25, with an additional £3,000 London Weighting Allowance for those based in London. Our benefits include 27 days of holiday per year, a pension scheme with up to 6% employer contribution, life assurance, income protection, private healthcare, and access to flexible benefits such as subsidized dental membership, health screening, discounted gym membership, and more.
To apply, please ensure your CV and cover letter reflect how you meet our essential criteria. We only accept applications through our careers website. Interviews are scheduled for December 11, 2025. We are committed to fair hiring practices and embrace diversity, ensuring equality of opportunity and fairness across all aspects of our work.
