Talent Acquisition Manager

Are you an experienced Talent Management professional looking for an opportunity in a diverse and interesting role? Do you enjoy leading on talent attraction strategies, building long-term relationships in a fast-paced office? Are you looking for a role that will have true transformational impact on teaching and research in a world-renowned university?

Here at the Cambridge University Development and Alumni Relations office, we are looking for our new Talent Acquisition Manager to lead the Talent Acquisition team, working with the Director of Talent Management and HR to support recruitment across Collegiate Cambridge.

The Talent Management programme at Cambridge is sector leading within the UK ¿ our objective is to ensure that the University of Cambridge and Colleges remain competitive and an employer of choice within the Higher Education philanthropy sector. The Talent Acquisition strategy for the recruitment of talented advancement professionals is a key component of this success.

As a senior member of the Talent Management team, you will be responsible for leading all recruitment activities and initiatives that ensure the Cambridge Development and Alumni Relations office and Colleges can recruit and retain talent within development and alumni relations roles and functions.

The Cambridge University Development and Alumni Relations office is the alumni relations and fundraising arm of the University. We are responsible for:

• Raising major philanthropic gifts from alumni and non-alumni.
• Communicating persuasively to inspire, inform and engage our audiences.
• Building links and encouraging lifelong relationships between the University and its alumni and supporters.
• Ensuring that the worldwide community of over 300,000 alumni are well-equipped to be effective ambassadors and advocates for Cambridge.

We work collaboratively with colleagues throughout Collegiate Cambridge, including our 31 colleges, Cambridge University Health Partners, and Cambridge in America, to promote positive relations with our alumni and supporters and generate philanthropic income.

The postholder will have a natural ability to build effective and strong relationships within Development & Alumni Relations and across Collegiate Cambridge, working thoughtfully and strategically. You will need an appreciation and understanding of advancement and the role it plays in an institution.

This role has been transformational, and we are looking for someone who can continue its impact for Collegiate Cambridge and those who work here in advancement. If you have a strong track record in executive search or talent acquisition, outstanding relationship development skills and the ability to work flexibly and collaboratively, we'd love to hear from you. 

To apply online for this vacancy and to view further information about the role, please click on the Apply button above.

The closing date for this position is 18th August 2024.

First round interviews for this position are due to take place on the 22nd of August 2024.

Second round interviews for this position are due to take place on the 5th of September 2024.

Please quote reference DH42566 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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