12777 - TALENT SCOUTING & DEVELOPMENT

Lecce, Italy

Full Time

Operations - People & Culture

Experienced

CMCC Position cod. 12777
TALENT SCOUTING & DEVELOPMENT
Deadline: October 31st, 2025

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Talent Scouting & Development Specialist to join our Talent Management team within the People & Culture department. This role is ideal for an individual with previous Talent Scouting, that collaborates with the lead talent scout and key figures in our organization to help map out strategic profiles and skills for future talent acquisition.
They will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to juggle multiple priorities while contributing to a positive and engaging employee experience.

ABOUT US

CMCC Foundation is a cross-cutting scientific research center on climate change and its interactions with the environment, society, the world of business, and policymakers. Our work aims to stimulate sustainable growth, protect the environment, and develop strategies for the adaptation and mitigation of climate change. CMCC's core objective is to conduct cutting-edge science, to train the next generation of scientists at both national and international levels, and to be a beacon for climate modelling.

CMCC pursues fundamental and applied science with utmost scientific integrity, prioritizing data-driven science and providing data, information, and research results that can support informed public debate and decision-making processes. To achieve climate research objectives at the highest international standards, we invest in training all our talents, and strive to create a workplace where everyone can excel.

At CMCC you will find a strong, professional environment. Join an inclusive community that values diversity, where every voice is heard and respected. Help foster a culture of innovation and societal change, where individuals from all backgrounds can thrive and succeed.

Over the last decade, CMCC has experienced extraordinary growth. We are now embarking on a new chapter of our journey that will further boost CMCC’s global position in climate change research…Together!

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ROLE

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Talent Scouting & Development Specialist to support our strategic talent scounting initiatives. This role bridges research, relationship-building, and operational support, playing a key part in identifying and nurturing future talent for the organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Talent Scouting & Development Specialist will support the talent team, with:

Strategic & Research Support: Collaborate with the lead talent scout and key figures in our organization to help map out strategic profiles and skills we should be focusing on for future talent acquisition efforts.
Database Management & Sourcing: Actively maintain and help grow our prospective talent database. This involves conducting proactive research to find and add new profiles, as well as engaging with our existing network to nurture relationships for future opportunities.
Team Collaboration: Facilitate a smooth connection between our talent scouting efforts and the recruitment team, helping to ensure a seamless process for candidates.
Event & Career Day Support: Collaborate on the planning and execution of our presence at international conferences, industry events, and career days. You'll handle logistical details, help with booth setup, and manage event communication.
Presentations & Public Speaking: Help prepare and deliver engaging presentations at university events and career days. You will be a co-presenter, helping to represent our organization and its professional opportunities.
Performance Tracking: Help track and compile key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of our scouting activities.
Onboarding & Offboarding Support: Monitor and oversee automated onboarding workflows to ensure a smooth, timely start for new hires. Monitor feedback, flagging issues for follow-up, and facilitating check-in meetings between new team members and their supervisors. For offboarding, schedule and conduct confidential exit interviews to gather critical feedback.

REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree in economics, humanities, psychology, or a related field.
Fluent in both English and Italian (verbal and written).
A naturally personable and proactive demeanor with strong networking and communication abilities, capable of building and nurturing relationships. A strong capacity for active listening. The ability to handle sensitive and confidential information and to mediate/facilitate professional follow-up conversations.
Strong proficiency in using tools for presentations and videos. High proficiency in database management and maintenance. Attention to detail, strong organizational skills and an ability to follow processes.
Proven ability in a role that requires strong communication, networking and interpersonal skills. Demonstrable comfort or experience in public speaking/presenting to groups.

DURATION, COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Please note that this opportunity will be issued both internally and externally.
The Managers will be based in Lecce CMCC office.
Type of contract and salary will be based on experience and seniority in the role.
Welfare package, for minimum 12 months contract.
Flexible working time as per internal policies.
Support during the immigration process, if needed.

PROTECTED CATEGORY
Belonging to legally protected categories (ex L. 68/99) will constitute a preferential condition.
Some fiscal benefits could be applied for repatriated workers or foreign researchers/professors, having the requirements defined by Dlgs 147/2015 (for repatriates) or Dl 78/2010 (for foreigners).
CMCC is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, familial status, and other legally protected characteristics. Please omit from your CV any data you or we might consider discriminatory.
This job announcement is an invitation to express interest in the above-mentioned CMCC Position.
Applicants responding to this posting declare that they have read, understood, and agreed to the “Official Rule for the CMCC Personnel recruitment".

Applicants responding to this posting declare that they have read, understood and agreed to the “Official Rule for the CMCC Personnel recruitment".

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