Core Competencies:
- Ethics. Works with integrity; Upholds organizational values
- Dependability. Follows instructions, and responds to management direction; results oriented and committed to achieving objectives and tasks as required
- Teamwork and Collaboration. Exhibits objectivity and openness to other’s views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive culture. Communicates effectively
- Professionalism. tactfully approaches others; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration; Accountable for all actions and decisions
- Organizational Support. Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization’s goals and values
- Quality Management. Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness
- Decision Making. Analyzes each situation, looking for opportunities to make any situation more beneficial for the company. Participates effectively in communication to achieve optimum results
Job Overview:
The Resource Planner is responsible for ensuring a continuous and qualified pipeline of applicants to support operational and booking requirements. This role combines recruitment, sourcing, resource planning, and candidate engagement to maintain adequate contractor coverage aligned with business demands. The Resource Planner plays a vital role in proactively identifying talent, strengthening brand presence, and strategically planning workforce availability based on operational data.
Key Responsibilities:
- Applicant Management: Update applications by chasing references and pending application documents.
- Screen CVs and perform ID checks.
- Call candidates to verify experience and language proficiency.
- Source a minimum of 20 to 25 new applicants daily.
- Sourcing and Recruitment: At the heart of this role, is sourcing new applicants.
- Source applicants through various channels, including job sites, social media, and direct/indirect publicity.
- Post job advertisements on social media and relevant job sites.
- Communicate with the booking department to continually source applicants according to business needs.
- Source at least 20 to 25 new applicants daily using existing database of new applicants or via direct approach using social media.
- Brand Promotion: Attend recruitment events or job fairs to increase brand awareness.
- Create recruitment related social media posts, videos, marketing content, and FAQs.
- Resource Planning: Analyze previous data to proactively plan resources strategically.
- Ensure sufficient resources in each area based on historical data.
- Candidate Engagement: Make calls to applicants who have applied for jobs, turning them into active contractors.
- Engage in social media activities, including direct messaging and headhunting, to poach potential candidates/linguists.
Requirements:
- Candidates must be creative and able to take initiative.
- Have a passion and desire for recruitment.
- Be familiar with major social media channels.
- Understand or be willing to research working regulations in the UK.
- Have confidence with MS Office ( Outlook, Word, Excel).
- Be confident in sourcing and approaching potential candidates.
- Be willing to learn and make good use of the training provided.
- Have excellent phone and email etiquette.
- Be organized, with very effective time management.
- Possess effective project management skills.
- Have the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and effectively prioritize tasks to ensure work is done to deadlines.
- All forms of experience and demonstrable skills will be taken into account.
- Experience in Recruitment is desirable but bespoke training will be provided to the successful candidate.