Talent Engagement Specialist – Partner / Contractor Associate

Opencast | B Corp™

. Own and elevate the end-to-end hiring journey for Opencast partners and contractor associates .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeUnited KingdomJuniorMid-Level💰 £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 strategies, with a strong focus on building diverse talent pipelines and managing the end-to-end hiring journey. Proficient in using recruitment data and metrics to enhance hiring processes and ensure compliance with recruitment legislation.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Talent AcquisitionIR35 KnowledgeApplicant Tracking SystemsDiverse Talent PipelinesCompetency-Based Interviewing

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Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills

Talent AcquisitionRecruitment ComplianceSourcing PlatformsData AnalysisJob Ad Creation

Soft Skills

Organisational SkillsProblem-SolvingRelationship BuildingCollaborationOpen Mindset

Tools & Technologies

Applicant Tracking Systems

Industry Keywords

Contingent WorkforceRecruitment LegislationHigh-Growth OrganisationsWorkforce PlansCandidate Journey

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own and elevate the end-to-end hiring journey for Opencast partners and contractor associates
Attract new talent through direct sourcing, talent pooling and relationship building
Develop diverse talent pipelines and strong talent networks across the UK
Translate workforce plans into practical hiring strategies aligned with business needs
Support contractors throughout recruitment, onboarding and their journey with Opencast
Build and maintain Opencast’s contingent workforce network
Support end-to-end contingent recruitment and plan hiring activity according to client demand and workforce plans
Apply IR35 knowledge to carry out determinations and manage contractual arrangements
Review applications, support early-stage interviews and manage the contingent candidate journey
Ensure clear communication, timely feedback, accurate system records and timesheet management
Create job adverts and candidate content with the Marketing team
Build and manage relationships with recruitment agencies and partners
Attend events, network and represent Opencast at meet-ups and open days
Stay current with recruitment legislation
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
Ability to build positive, lasting relationships with candidates
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
Ability to collaborate with hiring managers and wider teams
Open mindset toward feedback and continuous learning
Knowledge of IR35
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