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At the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change, we work with political leaders around the world to drive change. We help governments turn bold ideas into reality so they can deliver for their people. We do it by advising on strategy, policy and delivery, unlocking the power of technology across all three. And by sharing what we learn on the ground, so everyone can benefit. We do it to build more open, inclusive and prosperous countries for people everywhere.

We are a global team of nearly 800 changemakers, operating in more than 30 countries, across five continents. We are political strategists, policy experts, delivery practitioners, technology specialists and more. We speak more than 45 languages. We are working on over 100 projects, tackling some of the world’s biggest challenges. We’re all here at TBI to make a difference.

In a world of ever more complex challenges, we believe diversity of background and perspective is a strength. We pride ourselves on a culture that values and nurtures difference. We are dedicated to unlocking potential, not only for the countries we work in but also for each of our team members. No matter where you’re from or who you are, if you’re passionate about the transformative power of progressive politics, we invite you to build a better future with us.

Role Summary

We are seeking a high-calibre Recruitment Manager to join our recruitment team for Middle East, Eastern Europe. The role will be a critical, external facing role which will help shape the growth of the Institute through the attraction of exceptional talent. The Recruitment Manager is a key role within our regional recruitment team and will lead on the recruitment of advisory and support roles within Eastern Europe and North Africa.

Key Responsibilities ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­

• Working closely with the Head of HR & Recruitment, regional Recruitment Team, and broader operations team to define, develop and embed a hiring strategy for each new role allocated to the Recruitment Manager, driven by the needs of the relevant team or division and funding requirements
• Developing and implementing new and innovative methods of recruitment, measuring performance through key metrics, and continuously improving standards & process
• Undertaking a clear, process driven briefing process with the Head of HR & Recruitment as well as Operations and Hiring Managers for each role
• Conducting active search for candidates through LinkedIn or other relevant talent platforms
• Working with our Recruiting Coordinator to ensure that new roles are correctly posted on our ATS and LinkedIn life page where relevant
• Working with Hiring Managers to thoroughly and efficiently sift all applications made through our ATS
• Being an ambassador for the Institute, undertake screening calls with initial short-listed candidates
• Presenting an articulate and thorough shortlist to Hiring Managers for various roles and career levels, based upon competences and ambition
• Working with our Recruiting Coordinator to support Hiring Managers through interview processes in order to help identify successful candidates
• Engaging with successful candidates to present and, where necessary, negotiate offers of employment and work closely with Hiring Managers, regional Recruiting Team, and Head of HR and Recruiting to ensure that successful candidates have a positive and engaging experience in their onboarding to the Institute
• Supporting across recruitment functions & programs, which includes recruitment, hiring, onboarding, offboarding, staffing, and performance management where applicable

Person Specification

The successful candidate should possess a commitment to an outstanding candidate recruitment journey and be able to demonstrate the following:

• 6 years of inhouse and agency recruitment experience
• Experience of recruitment in the MBB and/or Tier 1 strategy consulting sector would be an advantage
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to meet deadlines under pressure and manage multiple tasks and competing priorities
• A proven ability to analyse, interpret and communicate complex and fast-moving information to senior internal stakeholders in a consultative manner
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, problem-solving aptitude, and ability to work both independently and as a collaborative team player
• Strong influencing, negotiation, and numeracy skills
• Excellent verbal communication, writing, researching, and editing skills. Fluency in written and spoken English
• Excellent diplomacy, discretion, and ability to engage with individuals at all levels is essential
• An innovative approach to recruitment, demonstrating the ability to consult effectively with key stakeholders to identify true needs
• Strong IT skills and ability to learn new systems easily
• Strong experience in use of an ATS (we use WorkDay)
• Flexible working style and ability to support Hiring Managers in numerous jurisdictions or learn quickly and with ambiguity
• Experience of working with senior internal stakeholders

Closing Date:

2024-03-28