Talent Acquisition Officer

Are you an experienced recruitment professional who is passionate about defending democracy, the rule of law and human rights? Do you believe these values should be universal; where freedom flourishes and people’s voices are heard? We do! And we’re currently looking for a Talent Acquisition Officer to join our People team at the International Association for Democracy (IAD)!

Who are we?

The International Association for Democracy is an NGO founded in February 2022 following Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine by a group of individuals from across Europe, who were becoming increasingly alarmed by the threat to democracies across the globe.

We believe in a world where democracy and freedom flourish, where people are able to cast their vote in free and fair democratic elections, and influence the direction and future of their respective state.

We work to defend and advance democracy across the globe by linking people with their governments, and lobby politicians to defend, strengthen and promote democratic institutions, processes, values, norms and the rule of law at home and abroad. We also work towards raising public awareness about the current state of democracy around the world and what should be done to better defend and promote democracy.

What will I be doing?

• Owning the end-to-end recruitment process for openings across a variety of teams, from public affairs to legal, fundraising, and everything in between.

• Preparing job adverts for publication on multiple job boards and platforms.

• Engaging with team leads to understand their requirements in order to bring in the best talent to our charity.

• Ensuring a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process, by offering a warm demeanour along with timely updates and feedback.

• Tracking progress on your assigned roles in our central recruitment tracker, and ensuring other admin duties are completed.

• Assisting the HR Lead in their day-to-day recruiting activities.

How your impact will make a difference:

• Our Talent Acquisition Officers are crucial to our charity’s continued growth and success - without them, we wouldn’t have our amazing volunteers!

• Play a pivotal role within IAD’s HR function, supporting the development of the team.

• Your efforts will make a meaningful difference in the lives of others currently living under authoritarian or autocratic regimes.

Who are we looking for?

• Previous experience working in a talent acquisition/recruiting role, either in an in-house or agency setting (essential).

• Strong understanding of good HR and interview best practices, including knowledge of the Equality Act 2010 (essential).

• Basic understanding of Google Workspace and collaboration tools (desirable).

• Passion for defending and promoting democracy, the rule of law and human rights (essential).

• CIPD or REC qualification (advantageous).

What’s in it for me?

• Volunteer alongside like-minded individuals passionate about democracy, freedom and the rule of law in an international NGO.

• Receive an excellent reference after three-months service to help propel you in career.

• The inclusion of your name, photo and role on our website.

Data Processing Statement

The International Association for Democracy (IAD) is committed to keeping the data you provide us with secure.

The personal data you provide in your application, and as part of the recruitment process, will only be held and processed for the purpose of the selection process of IAD and in connection with any subsequent voluntary placement, unless otherwise indicated. Your data will be retained only for as long as is permitted by UK legislation and then destroyed.

Job Type: Voluntary (ongoing position), unpaid

Location: Remote (UK or EU based)

Learn more about us at iad.ngo