Opencast | B Corp™ is an independent technology consultancy that helps organisations design, build, and operate human-centered digital services. Its work combines software delivery, technical architecture, user-centered design, and cloud engineering to address complex challenges across government and public services, healthcare, and green technology. The company brings a people-focused approach to digital delivery, with an emphasis on practical client outcomes and positive social impact.
Talent Engagement Specialist – Contractor Recruitment (UK Hybrid)
Talent Engagement Specialist responsible for contractor recruitment, talent pipeline development and partner relationships at Opencast, a purpose-driven digital technology consultancy. The role supports sourcing, compliance, onboarding and contractor engagement across the UK.
Description
- Lead the complete hiring experience for Opencast partners and contractor associates
- Source prospective talent through direct outreach, talent pools and relationship development
- Build diverse candidate pipelines and lasting talent networks throughout the UK
- Convert workforce plans into practical recruitment approaches that meet business requirements
- Guide contractors through recruitment, onboarding and their ongoing experience with Opencast
- Develop and maintain Opencast’s contingent workforce network
- Coordinate contingent recruitment from start to finish, scheduling hiring activity around client demand and workforce plans
- Use IR35 expertise to complete status determinations and oversee contractual arrangements
- Assess applications, assist with initial interviews and coordinate the contingent candidate experience
- Maintain clear communication, prompt feedback, reliable system records and accurate timesheets
- Develop job advertisements and candidate-facing content in partnership with Marketing
- Establish and manage relationships with recruitment agencies and external partners
- Represent Opencast at events, networking sessions, meet-ups and open days
- Keep knowledge of recruitment legislation up to date
- Comply with Opencast’s quality, environmental and information security policies and procedures
Requirements
- Prior experience in talent acquisition, recruitment or people operations, preferably in technology or fast-growing organisations
- Comfort working with applicant tracking systems and talent-sourcing platforms
- Proven ability to create, develop and maintain diverse talent pipelines
- Strong relationship-building skills with candidates
- Working knowledge of competency-based interviews, equitable hiring and recruitment compliance
- Ability to interpret recruitment data and metrics to improve engagement, hiring speed and hiring quality
- Well-developed organisational and problem-solving abilities
- Effective at balancing multiple vacancies and competing priorities
- Able to work collaboratively with hiring managers and broader teams
- Receptive to feedback and committed to continued learning
- Knowledge of IR35
- Willingness to travel when required for business activities and team collaboration
Benefits
- 7% employer pension contribution
- Share options
- Discretionary bonus
- 25 days’ holiday
- Three annual “life happens” days
- Wellbeing support
- Continued professional development
- Volunteering opportunities
- Supportive team environment
- Flexible home-working arrangements
- Adjustments available to support interview needs