Interim Talent Acquisition Manager

Here at SEPA, we're connected by a passion that drives us to be purposeful in every action we take - to protect our environment. Through our expertise, we lead projects that make a difference for Scotland, and our workplaces are grounded in respect for that expertise. That's why, when you join us as an Interim Talent Acquisition Manager, you'll discover enriching benefits, meaningful support, and opportunities to learn every day. That's what it means to be Passionately Purposeful - for our environment, and for your career.Work that goes beyond your desk We work in a professional way towards our shared goals, knowing the work we do makes a genuine, lasting difference on the environment. Experts at what we do, we work in a professional way towards our shared goals, knowing the work we do makes a genuine, lasting difference on the environment. As Interim TA Manager, that involves:

• Responsibility for the leadership and line management of the TA team ensuring they have the right skills, training and development required
• Focussing on the candidate experience and employer brand as the role will take full responsibility for ensuring SEPA becomes an employer of choice and attracts a diverse range of candidates from different backgrounds and experiences
• Creating and maintaining an engaging and positive candidate application process - for internal and external candidates
• Implementing & supporting best practice procedures to ensure a highly supportive hiring manager experience across the organisation
• Operating as the in-house expert on recruitment by engaging with internal stakeholders to give best advice and support in all aspects of hiring whether internal or external
• Increasing direct fill hires by utilising social media platforms, networking and talent pooling. Ensuring SEPA are visible in all the relevant specialist social media groups
Respect for your expertise This is a highly important role within our People, Workspaces & Development portfolio. The post has been created to allow our permanent TA Manager to deliver a programme of change within the TA function. The TA Manager role sits as part of the wider HR team, with a focus on attraction, selection, recruitment and assessment of all talent joining the organisation, which means you'll need…, Protecting our environment, promoting our work, and supporting our people, working at SEPA means being part of an organisation that's grounded in respect for your expertise - and your wellbeing. So you can be your best and make the biggest impact. We recruit solely based on merit. Our shortlisting process is conducted on an anonymous basis and, therefore, we cannot accept CV's and covering letters. Please ensure that you include all relevant information in your application form. We proudly use the "Happy to Talk Flexible Working" as well as the "Disability Confident Employer" Logos and on all our job vacancies. Applicants with a visual impairment can request job descriptions and application forms in Braille, large print or on tape. For the security and wellbeing of our colleagues we invite successful candidates to undergo Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) pre-employment checks including a Basic Disclosure Scotland check.


• Proven experience managing a Talent Acquisition (TA) team within an in-house environment
• Demonstrated ability to drive effective recruitment strategies that align with the organisational needs
• Strong capability to work collaboratively across multiple departments to ensure the entire candidate journey is seamless, supportive and informative and delivers an exceptional experience for both internal and external candidates
• In-depth understanding of the legal and regulatory requirements related to the hiring process, including equal opportunity employment, diversity & inclusion, and compliance
• Skilled in managing the full spectrum of the hiring processes, from designing assessment centres for early careers programmes to participating as a panel member for senior-level executive recruitment
• The ability to be a positive role model displaying sound leadership, management, organisational, interpersonal and communication skills
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build rapport with stakeholders at all levels
Support that goes beyond the workplace We're cultivating a workplace that supports not only your passion and your professional lives, but your personal life. So, you'll find benefits that make a difference at work and at home. Such as


• Up to 34 days annual leave and 7 additional public holidays each year (pro rata)
• Paid time off to support your Wellbeing and enable you to Volunteer in your community
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Progressive Family Friendly policies
• Training & development to enable colleagues to improve their skills, competencies and knowledge to perform at their best
Plus, many more lifestyle benefits such as 24/7 access to an online employee discount platform, credit union facilities and access to a Cycle to Work Scheme.Passionately you. Purposefully supportive SEPA is committed to promoting equality, diversity, and good relations in everything it does - as a community leader, as a provider and commissioner of services, and as an employer.