Talent Pipeline Coordinator

Talent Pipeline Coordinator (Remote)

Key Information

Location: Remote
Contract Type: Flexible hours
Contract Length: 12 months initially
Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience)

Core Working Pattern: Late afternoons, evenings and weekends (to connect with candidates at times that suit them)

Benefits

Birthday Off, 6 fully paid sick days, Cashback Healthcare Plan, Retail Discounts, Recognition & Reward, 50% Childcare Discount, 24/7 Virtual GP Access, 24/7 Counselling Support, Discounted Gym Membership, Personal Financial Advisor Access, Pension Discovery, Learning Platform Access

Join the Kindred Family – A Place to Grow, Thrive, and Make a Difference

Looking for a role that offers flexibility while making a real impact?

Our Support Team plays a vital role in shaping Kindred’s success, helping our nurseries attract the right people to create inspiring environments for children aged 0–5.

With fully remote working, flexible hours, and a purpose-driven culture, this is an opportunity to apply your recruitment or coordination skills in a fast-paced, people-focused environment.

Over 91% of our team would recommend us as a great place to work — and we’re proud of the supportive, family feel culture we’ve built.

About the Role

Kindred is committed to being one of the fastest and most candidate-focused employers in early years, without ever compromising on safeguarding.

As a Talent Pipeline Coordinator, you will move candidates quickly, safely and positively through our hiring process. You’ll conduct structured screening calls, assess suitability with safeguarding at the forefront, and coordinate face-to-face interviews with Nursery Managers.

You’ll often be the first voice of Kindred — creating a warm, professional and efficient experience from first contact through to interview.

What You’ll Need

Essential

• Experience in recruitment coordination, screening, customer service or similar fast-paced role
• Confidence conducting phone and virtual interviews
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple pipelines
• Excellent communication skills with a candidate-first mindset
• Comfortable working remotely and independently
• Confident using ATS or scheduling systems
• Willingness to learn and apply safer recruitment principles

Desirable

• Experience in childcare or early years
• Experience in a multi-site organisation
• Knowledge of DBS, safeguarding, EYFS, right to work checks or regulated roles
• Certificate in Recruitment Practice
• Commitment to ongoing professional development

What You’ll Be Doing

Pipeline & Screening

• Review and progress applications across multiple nursery locations
• Conduct structured screening interviews assessing experience, safeguarding awareness, values alignment and suitability
• Match candidates to appropriate settings
• Coordinate and book interviews with Nursery Managers

Safeguarding & Compliance

• Apply safer recruitment practices consistently
• Explore employment gaps and motivations for working with children
• Escalate any safeguarding concerns
• Maintain accurate, secure ATS records in line with GDPR

Coordination & Candidate Experience

• Manage diary coordination to secure interview slots quickly
• Provide clear communication to candidates and nursery teams
• Maintain momentum through prompt follow-ups
• Deliver a warm, professional and supportive candidate journey

Performance

• Track pipeline activity and key metrics
• Identify delays and suggest process improvements

Why Join Kindred?

We’re more than a nursery group – we’re a family.

Supportive Culture – Built on teamwork and genuine belonging.
Career Development – Clear progression pathways and structured learning.
Work-Life Balance – Remote working with flexible core hours.
Competitive Benefits – Regular salary benchmarking and generous perks.
Recognition – A culture that celebrates growth and success.

Our Recruitment Process

Interviews: Rolling
Start Date: ASAP

Our process includes:

1. Video interview
2. Face-to-face interview with a supervised stay and play session
3. Background checks including references, DBS and qualification verification in line with our Safer Recruitment Policy                                                                                                                          

Ready to Start Your Kindred Journey

Click “Quick Apply” and submit your CV along with a short cover letter outlining your interest in the role.

We aim to respond within 2–5 working days.

As part of our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, the successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

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