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The Vacancy

Talent Acquisition Coordinator (12 month fixed term contract)

At McCarthy Stone, our people are at the heart of everything we do – and so are the people who help us find them. As a Talent Acquisition (TA) Coordinator, you’ll play a vital role in creating a seamless experience for both candidates and hiring managers. From job postings to onboarding, you’ll be the operational backbone of our recruitment process.

The Vacancy

Talent Acquisition Coordinator (12 month fixed term contract)

At McCarthy Stone, our people are at the heart of everything we do – and so are the people who help us find them. As a Talent Acquisition (TA) Coordinator, you’ll play a vital role in creating a seamless experience for both candidates and hiring managers. From job postings to onboarding, you’ll be the operational backbone of our recruitment process.

This is a role for someone who thrives on organisation, has a sharp eye for detail, and enjoys juggling multiple priorities – all while keeping things running effortlessly behind the scenes.

What You’ll Do

No two days will be the same. You’ll:

Post engaging job adverts across job boards and platforms, showcasing our employer brand
Schedule interviews and coordinate diaries, ensuring candidates and managers are always in sync
Keep our ATS (iRecruit) accurate and up to date
Process offers and handle pre-employment checks (right-to-work, references, background screening) alongside hiring managers
Support managers with onboarding documentation and compliance requirements
Share candidate feedback and keep the process moving at pace
Collaborate with TA Advisors and TA Partners to ensure campaigns run smoothly
Contribute to candidate attraction activity when needed

What Success Looks Like

You’ll know you’re making an impact when:

Candidate and manager experiences are smooth and positive
Systems and records are accurate and up to date
Pre-employment checks are 100% compliant
Delays and bottlenecks are reduced – meaning faster, smarter hiring

What You’ll Bring

We’re looking for someone who:

Has experience in an administrative or coordination role (HR/recruitment experience a plus)
Is confident with systems – ATS or HR platforms would be ideal
Understands compliance basics (right-to-work, DBS, references) or is keen to learn
Has outstanding organisation skills and thrives on attention to detail
Communicates clearly and builds strong relationships with colleagues and candidates
Stays calm, resilient, and adaptable in a fast-paced environment

What You’ll Get

Here, you’ll be part of a supportive Talent Acquisition team where your work truly matters. We’ll give you:

Salary: circa £25,000 per annum
Hybrid Working
24 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
2 fully paid volunteering days per year (supported by the McCarthy Stone Foundation)
Health benefits such as Private Health Care (Employee Only); Remote GP, 24/7 access to EAP Services (including counsellors and legal advisors) and eyecare voucher
Pension scheme and life assurance
Benefits to support your health and wellbeing
The chance to learn, grow and progress in a busy in-house recruitment team

Why McCarthy Stone?

We’ve been creating award-winning retirement communities for over 40 years, helping older people live life to the fullest. Our colleagues are the ones who make this possible – and that’s why we’re passionate about building a workplace where everyone can thrive.

At McCarthy Stone, diversity and inclusion aren’t just words – they’re the foundation of how we work. Whoever you are, whatever your background, you’ll be welcomed, valued, and supported.

Ready to apply?

If you’re highly organised, thrive on keeping things running smoothly, and want to play a key role in shaping positive candidate experiences, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now to join McCarthy Stone as a Talent Acquisition Coordinator and be part of the team that helps us build brighter futures – for our people and our communities.

About Us

As the UK’s leading developer and manager of retirement communities, we provide high quality homes to exacting specifications. As of January 2025, McCarthy Stone operates over 545 developments across the UK for more than 24,200 people.

We believe in championing the role, wellbeing, and happiness of older people in society. We help our customers have a better later life, so they feel more connected, recognised, and valued than ever. In late 2020 we launched the McCarthy Stone Charitable Foundation to support local causes that help older people in need across Britain.

We are proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work 2025 as well as making the Great Place to Work Wellbeing list!

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