Talent Engagement Specialist

Opencast | B Corp™

. Ensure every applicant has the best possible experience by owning and elevating the end-to-end hiring journey .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeNewcastle • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £34,000 - £40,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in talent acquisition and recruitment processes, with a strong focus on building diverse talent pipelines and enhancing the candidate experience. Proficient in using applicant tracking systems and recruitment data to optimize hiring outcomes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Talent AcquisitionDiverse Talent PipelinesApplicant Tracking SystemsCompetency-Based InterviewingRecruitment Compliance

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Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills

Talent SourcingRecruitment MetricsOnboardingJob AdvertisingInterviewing

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationRelationship BuildingOrganizational SkillsProblem-SolvingEmpathy

Tools & Technologies

Applicant Tracking SystemsSourcing Platforms

Industry Keywords

Recruitment LegislationHigh-Growth OrganisationsCandidate JourneyWorkforce PlanningQuality Assurance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensure every applicant has the best possible experience by owning and elevating the end-to-end hiring journey
Attract new talent through direct sourcing, talent pooling and relationship building
Build and maintain Opencast’s talent network and diverse talent pipelines across the UK
Support the end-to-end permanent recruitment process with Talent Engagement Partners and hiring managers
Plan hiring activity in line with business demand and workforce plans
Review applications, conduct interviews and manage the full candidate journey
Ensure clear communication, timely feedback, accurate system records and proactive bottleneck removal
Create job adverts and candidate content with the Marketing team
Represent Opencast at events, meet-ups and open days
Stay up to date with recruitment legislation
Support new starters through onboarding
Follow Opencast’s quality, environmental and information security policies and procedures

Requirements

What you’ll need

Previous experience in talent acquisition, recruitment or people operations, ideally within technology or high-growth organisations
Confidence using applicant tracking systems and sourcing platforms
Ability to build, nurture and maintain diverse talent pipelines
Clear, thoughtful communication and ability to build lasting candidate relationships
Understanding of competency-based interviewing, fair hiring practices and recruitment compliance
Ability to use recruitment data and metrics to improve engagement, time to hire and quality of hire
Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple roles and priorities effectively
Collaborative and resilient team player
Ability to handle sensitive information and challenging conversations with empathy
Ability to travel when needed to support business activities and team collaboration

Benefits

Comp & perks

7% employer pension contribution
Share options
Discretionary bonus
25 days’ holiday
3 annual “life happens” days
Wellbeing support
Ongoing professional development
Volunteering opportunities
Supportive team environment
Flexible work from home
Adjustments to support interview needs