English National Opera
Recruitment Partner
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Salary: £42,500 per annum
Hours: 35 hours per week
Location: London Coliseum & other locations as required
We're looking for an experienced Recruitment specialist to manage the end-to-end talent acquisition process at ENO and help us attract exceptional talent to join our organisation.
This is a pivotal role with responsibility for the full recruitment lifecycle, partnering closely with hiring managers to deliver an outstanding candidate experience, build diverse talent pipelines and strengthen ENO's employer brand. From attracting experienced professionals to developing entry routes through apprenticeships and work experience opportunities, you'll play a key role in ensuring we have the right skills, in the right place, at the right time.
We're looking for someone who combines recruitment expertise with curiosity, courage and kindness, and who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment where new ideas are welcomed. You'll be proactive, highly organised and confident building strong relationships across the organisation, continuously seeking opportunities to improve how we attract and engage talent.
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Requirements:
- Significant in-house recruitment experience
- Experience using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
- Experience developing and delivering effective candidate attraction strategies
- Ability to build strong relationships and adapt to different ways of working
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with experience of engaging with a variety of audiences
- Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple projects effectively and efficiently
- Experience of working with recruitment agencies and external suppliers
- A diligent and proactive approach to work
- Demonstrates respect, humility and kindness
- Has the courage to try new ways of working and challenge existing approaches
- Confidence to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
Please see our recruitment pack for full details of the role.
Application deadline:
5pm, 16 September 2026
Interviews:
- 1st Interviews: 23 & 24 September 2026, online
- 2nd Interviews: 5 October 2026, London Coliseum
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English National Opera is an Equal Opportunities employer, and we strive to create an inclusive working environment that reflects the diverse communities we serve. As we work to address underrepresentation in our workforce, we particularly encourage potential candidates from underrepresented groups and communities to apply, including those from global majority backgrounds and/or with protected characteristics, including race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment and religion and belief. We will provide appropriate support for candidates with access requirements if they identify as disabled. This includes during the application process and through candidate assessment stages.
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