Volume Sourcing and Engagement Specialist

Job Description

First Bus are a company early in our transformation journey and as that gathers pace and we improve the working lives of our colleagues, its important that we continue to adapt and modify how we do things. In line with this, weare reshaping our Recruitmentstructure to create a model that is fit for the future. You will be excited by being part of this journey, building up what excellence looks like in First Bus and working with the business to become trusted partners. The Role Reporting to a Senior Talent AcquisitionPartner, theSourcing and Engagement Specialist will play a crucial role in supporting our volume recruitment by identifying and attracting candidates for our bus driver positions. You will be the first point of contact for all candidates and will own sourcingand candidate engagement from application through to onboarding. The Sourcing and Engagement Specialistwill have an integral role in the Recruitment teams overall success and you will have the opportunity to learn, grow and cultivate your career path at FirstBus. The Day to Day Utilize various sourcing methods, including online platforms, job boards, social media, networking, and internal databases, to identify potential candidates. Conduct initial screening of resumes and applications to assess candidate suitabilityand match them with job requirements. Engage with candidates through phone screenings, email communication, and other appropriate channels to gauge interest and availability. Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate data and records in the applicant trackingsystem (ATS) or recruitment database. Have great rapport with candidates from the initial telephone screening through to offer, delivering an extraordinary candidate experience every time. Build talent pipelines for any future opportunities. Process a highvolume of applications that come from a variety of sources. Wed Love you to Bring Previous experience of working in a high volume recruitment role Ability to work diligently with our Partner Management team and support the Recruitment function assisting withfinding new talent. Good time management and ability to prioritise workload. A creative mind-set to engage high volume, best talent, to complement our team via multiple channels and resources. Energy to be an ambassador and build brand awareness while workingon diverse talent attraction strategies. Youve got previous experience in sales recruitment, either from an internal talent team or recruitment agency Your communication skills at unrivalled - youll be speaking with lots of candidates and hiring managersevery day. Youve got the ability to provide all candidates with a best-in-class experience. Proficiency in using social media platforms, professional networking sites, and job boards for candidate sourcing. Rewards & Benefits First Xclusives discount scheme:You and your family & friends can benefit from over 3,000 offers on high street & leisure brands. Free travel on our buses for you and your family £6 all-day train travel for you and your family on Great Western Railway, Southwestern Railway, Avanti, HullTrains 25 days holiday + bank holidays Pension scheme and chance to buy discounted First Group share. Enhanced maternity/paternity pay. Flexible working At First Bus we are secure in our ability to consistently hire top talent. We use recruitment to empowerequality, diversity, and inclusion, embedding structures and processes that are fair, equitable and promote equal opportunities.