The National Deaf Children’s Society is the leading charity for deaf children

Job title: Talent Specialist
Location: London
Salary: £42,624- £45,465 per annum
Hours per week: 35
Contract type: Permanent

Please note that recruitment information in BSL is available from the Jobs page of our website.

We have an exciting new role at the National Deaf Children's Society! The Talent Specialist is dedicated to reaching and achieving the greatest impact for deaf children and their families, by working closely with all teams to attract and retain highly talented staff. As our Talent Specialist you will coach leaders in identifying and planning for future talent gaps, working with our Learning and Development professionals to develop our staff so they can progress at the National Deaf Children's Society. The Talent Specialist will also work to attract new talent to the charity when we have identified an immediate talent gap internally.

We are embarking on a number of exciting projects over the coming months including embracing agile ways of working therefore the ideal candidate should demonstrate a willingness to learn new skills, work with colleagues in agile teams and provide great customer service.

To apply for this role, please select the apply button shown, complete an online application and specify how you meet the person specification criteria, as outlined in the job description. To do this, we suggest that you download the job description from our website before you start your application.

We welcome applications in BSL. If you would like to apply by BSL video, please contact us as soon as possible and at least five working days before the closing date so we can discuss the process with you.

The closing date for applications is on Sunday, 2 April 2023 at 17:00.

We expect interviews to be held in London on Wednesday, 12 April and Thursday, 13 April 2023.

Please apply asap. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early without notice if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Our commitment to safeguarding: The National Deaf Children’s Society is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young adults and expects staff and volunteers to share that commitment This is reflected in our recruitment and vetting processes which includes asking candidates to provide information about any gaps in employment; pre-employment checks, including references, an identity check, right to work in the UK, disclosure (if applicable) and qualifications (if applicable).

A disclosure check will be sought in relation to the successful applicant for this post. This will be shared with Human Resources and may also be shared with the Safeguarding Manager and the relevant management team. All applicants must also complete a self-disclosure form.

Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion: The National Deaf Children’s Society is committed to increasing opportunities for people from under-represented groups. To achieve this, we are taking Positive Action, as is allowed of employers under the steps outlined in sections 158 and 159 of the Equality Act 2010. Our aim is to grow an inclusive workforce where everyone feels welcome irrespective of age, class, disability, ethnicity, gender, marital status, religion, sexual orientation or social-economic backgrounds in our workforce. This includes but is not limited to deaf and candidates with disabilities, Black, Asian, and people from other ethnic backgrounds, especially within our management roles.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and committed to offering interviews to candidates who request to be considered under the disability confident scheme and meet the minimum requirements of the person specification. We strive to have an accessible recruitment process, so please contact us if you have any difficulty completing our application form or accessing our interview process. If you require reasonable adjustments for your interview, please let us know in the application form so we can ensure you have the best experience throughout your recruitment journey. Additional information about the support we offer is on our jobs page.

The National Deaf Children’s Society is a registered charity in England and Wales (1016532) and in Scotland (SC040779).

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