• Job Description

  Req#: 3421037

  ROLE OVERVIEW

  Croud is a digital marketing agency with a unique business model, recently named a Sunday Times Best Place to Work 2023.

  Croud is a global, full-service digital agency that helps businesses drive sustainable growth in the new world of marketing. With a rich heritage in performance, we apply that mindset to everything we do; brand planning, strategy, integrated media, social, creative, and data.
  
  Founded in 2011 with the mission to reinvent the agency model, we combine 500+ in-house digital experts with a global, on-demand network of marketing specialists. This agile, scalable model gives us more time to really understand our clients’ businesses, and deliver truly incremental growth.
  
  Part of the Croud Group, which also includes luxury specialists VERB Brands and social-first agency Born Social , Croud is proud to partner with leading global brands, including Audible, Vans, IWG, and AllSaints.
  
  The Talent Acquisition department powers the agencies in the group to unlock their potential & perform at their best through finding & bringing in amazing talent to their teams. We’re looking for a new Talent Acquisition Manager to focus on attracting and sourcing talent for future and current vacancies across the Group. Leveraging extensive networks and prior experience in sourcing candidates within the digital marketing landscape. You will be responsible for targeted outreach and talent pipeline development for various roles from Social Media Managers & Creative Directors to PPC Account Managers and Data Analysts.
  
  Croud operates a hybrid working model with a minimum of 3 days a week based in our Shrewsbury office and the remaining days from home if you wish.

  
  

  RESPONSIBILITIES

  The Talent Acquisition Manager will meticulously evaluate and harness external talent pools within the digital marketing sphere and allied industries. The responsibilities include:

  • Candidate experience: making sure all candidates whether successful or not have a positive experience with us by maintaining great communication, building rapport and providing timely and constructive responses for them throughout the hiring process
    
  • Screening: building an understanding of a range of roles & responsibilities to enable you to complete effective CV screening and phone screening for hiring managers across the Group
    
  • Talent scouting: proactively build awareness and build networks of high-potential talent within the digital marketing & advertising industries to create pipelines for current and future roles
    
  • Talent searching: proactively find niche talent hubs and spaces to search for talent, alongside advertising job openings effectively on career pages, job boards, and social networks like LinkedIn
    
  • Recruitment operations: maintain the Applicant Tracking System (Teamtailor) to streamline the recruitment process and ensure an excellent candidate experience by making the most of its features
    
  • Collaboration & consulting: work closely with the Head of Talent Acquisition and hiring managers to craft comprehensive and attractive job descriptions. Collaborate with the People Team to ensure a seamless and integrated onboarding and recruitment experience. Work alongside the Talent Acquisition team to consult on recruitment best-practice,, feedback, and guidance to all hiring managers.
    

  PERSON SPECIFICATION

  • A clear understanding of modern recruitment principles
    
  • Minimum 2-3 years talent acquisition experience in an agency environment
  • Demonstrable experience of hiring technically qualified professionals in a timely manner
  • Proficient in Google Suite/Microsoft Suite
  • Team player
  • Ability to work in a fast paced environment
  • Ability to work across multiple projects and to prioritise based on business needs
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills and adaptability to talk to candidates from entry level to C-suite, as well as senior stakeholders across the business

  
  

  COMPANY BENEFITS

  Croud offers a clear path to progression for all members of staff. We are committed to offering development opportunities alongside a support system of regular performance reviews. The opportunities are endless!
  
  Croud offers competitive starting salaries alongside numerous company benefits. On completion of the three month probation period every employee is eligible for the benefits listed on our careers site which include:

  • 25 days holiday a year
  • Annual performance bonus
  • Sale commission
  • Recruitment referrals bonus
  • Gym membership contributions
  • Ride to Work scheme
  • Rail card
  • Season Ticket loan
  • Free fruit, breakfast cereals, snacks and tea & coffee
  • Free home office chair and screen
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity package
  • Life and income protection
  • Medical cash plan
  • Agile Working Policy
  • LinkedIn Learning and access to Croud Campus (our bespoke learning and development platform)
  • Peer to peer recognition scheme 'bonusly'
  • Team off-sites/regular socialsYear-round holiday parties
  • Day to make a difference
    

  
  Standard hours are from 9.00am to 5.30pm, there’s flexibility if agreed in advance with your line managers (it may also be necessary on occasions to work outside of these hours).

  Croud is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. All candidates will be assessed based on merit, qualifications and their ability to perform the requirements of the role.
  

• About the company

  Croud is a global, full-service digital marketing partner, combining data, technology and creativity to drive business for ambitious brands.

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