Talent Operations Specialist

Talent Operations Specialist London 12 Month FTC Up to £500/day

About the Role

This organisation is seeking a proactive, detail-oriented, and creative individual to join its Operations team in a key Operations and Recruitment Management support role. The position is central to the company s growth strategy, shaping team expansion, client experience, and operational scaling.

Working closely with the Operations Manager, the successful candidate will support internal projects and client-facing initiatives that drive operational excellence. The role is ideal for someone who thrives on connecting people, optimising processes, and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

This is an opportunity to contribute to the structure and success of a growing consultancy, fostering innovation, efficiency, and meaningful progress.

Key Responsibilities

Recruitment Operations

• Act as the central liaison between external suppliers, recruitment partners, and candidates.
• Review and triage applications to ensure a steady candidate flow.
• Manage interview scheduling, candidate progression, and communications for a positive experience.

Process Management & Optimisation

• Oversee and refine recruitment and operational workflows using internal systems.
• Collaborate with internal teams to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Support onboarding, coordinating inductions and ensuring compliance with standards.

Stakeholder & Compliance Management

• Liaise with leadership to review candidate progression, facilitate decision-making, and coordinate outcomes.
• Manage personnel clearances in line with security procedures.
• Maintain adherence to Quality Management and ISO standards through audits and reporting.

Operational Support

• Support general business operations including timesheets, invoicing, and policy compliance.
• Assist with supplier relationships, office operations, and administrative processes to sustain organisational readiness.

About the Candidate

• Experience in recruitment coordination, operations, or process management (desirable but not essential).
• Highly organised, adaptable, and comfortable managing multiple priorities.
• Strong communicator with the ability to build relationships across teams and with external partners.
• Enjoys solving problems, improving systems, and driving operational efficiency.
• Brings creativity, curiosity, and energy to tasks.
• Interested in technology, innovation, and supporting purpose-driven growth. Mindset, initiative, and collaboration are valued above formal experience.

Why Join

• Purposeful Impact: Play a central role in shaping operations and growth.
• Learning & Development: Gain hands-on experience across multiple operational areas.
• Collaborative Culture: Join a curious, supportive, and forward-thinking team.
• Competitive Package: Receive a salary and benefits that reward contribution and growth.