Internal Recruiter

Our client, The Open University, the UK's largest university and a global leader in flexible, inclusive education, is currently seeking an experienced and dynamic Recruiter to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual who is passionate about people, diversity, and delivering meaningful impact through recruitment.Job Title: Internal RecruiterLocation: Remote (with travel to Milton Keynes once a month)Salary: £38,249-£45,413paJob Type: Up to full-timeDuration: Temporary for 3 months' (could lead onto something long term)Start Date: ASAPAbout the RoleThis is a key position within a high-performing recruitment function. You will provide strategic recruitment support and advise to hiring managers, lead innovative talent attraction campaigns, and play an active role in promoting inclusive hiring practices.Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert recruitment advice across areas such as candidate attraction, sourcing, screening, assessment, compliance, inclusive hiring, and recruitment technology.
• Deliver and manage multiple recruitment campaigns and projects, ensuring alignment with organisational goals.
• Collaborate with People Business Partners and senior managers to align recruitment with future workforce plans.
• Promote the organisation's brand and employee value proposition through LinkedIn, job fairs, and networking events.
• Manage relationships with outsourced suppliers to ensure value and effective service delivery.
• Ensure a high-quality, customer-focused recruitment service and seek opportunities for continuous improvement using data and technology.
• Take ownership of personal development and stay current with recruitment trends.

Ideal Candidate

• Significant experience in a 360 senior in-house recruitment role within a complex organisation
• A strong advocate for diversity, with a track record of improving inclusive hiring practices
• Up-to-date knowledge of UK employment law and recruitment compliance
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Strong analytical ability and comfortable using recruitment systems (e.g. SAP Success Factors)
• Highly resilient, collaborative, and passionate about delivering high-quality service

What's on OfferThis is more than just a recruitment role - it's a chance to support a mission-led organisation that makes a real difference. You'll be joining a collaborative and forward-thinking team that values innovation, inclusion, and personal development.About the Open UniversityWith a proud heritage of widening access to higher education, The Open University has supported over 2 million students to achieve their goals. Their mission-driven culture, research excellence, and inclusive ethos continue to transform lives - and they're looking for someone who can help them find the talent to shape their future.Interested?If you're ready to take on a role with real impact and partner with a university that's changing lives, we want to hear from you.