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Reference: NOV

Expiry date: 23:59, Sun, 30th Nov 2025

Location: Liverpool

Liverpool, hybrid working with 3 days per week on-site

Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) is a globally renowned centre of excellence in teaching and research dedicated to combating tropical diseases. For over 125 years, LSTM has been at the forefront of improving global health, focusing on diseases that primarily affect developing countries.

We're looking to hire a Talent Acquisition Partner to join our team in Liverpool, who will have ownership of specific business functions, managing the entire candidate lifecycle for a variety of academic and professional services positions. These areas include clinical roles, so some experience in this space would be highly beneficial.

You'll take the lead in designing creative direct sourcing strategies for niche roles, delivering exceptional service to internal stakeholders, and crafting an outstanding candidate experience. Your expertise in leveraging data and market intelligence will play a critical role in influencing decision making processes, with a strong focus on identifying opportunities to enhance diversity in our candidate pipelines.

Whilst the majority of your work will focus on UK recruitment, this role offers a global reach, and you will collaborate with stakeholders from our international hubs in Kenya, Malawi, and Zimbabwe, so some experience in hiring overseas would be advantageous. You work closely with the Talent Acquisition Manager on executive level roles and strategic initiatives.

Our work drives meaningful change, making a tangible impact on the lives of those who need it most. Ranked among the top 5.3% of universities worldwide, LSTM continues to pioneer innovative solutions to global health challenges. As part of the next phase of transformation for the Talent Acquisition team, we are looking to build our employer brand and EVP strategy so any previous experience in these areas will be highly valued.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Proactively lead on sourcing talent, using a range of creative sourcing/headhunting techniques, for roles both in the UK and overseas
• Assess additional suitable platforms for recruitment, such as specialist job boards, social media, journals, publications and networks and lead on recommendations for engagement
• Lead the creation of departmental talent acquisition strategies and action plans, developing talent pipelines for critical vacancies, as identified through succession plans
• Perform first stage screening assessments (video interview/phone interview/CV screen) and submit pre-qualified shortlists to hiring managers
• Coordinate interview processes, offering support in interviews as appropriate
• Manage and influence the full offer and negotiation process, ensuring a smooth handover with our People Services team, who guide candidates through the onboarding process
• Take ownership for specific aspects of strategic projects

Ideally, you'll be able to bring the following experience to this role:

• Significant experience in talent acquisition, ideally from an in house recruitment role
• Experience of utilising innovative sourcing techniques, direct sourcing capability and delivering a first class candidate and hiring manager experience
• The ability to partner and build strong stakeholder relationships, using your expertise to guide and influence recruitment processes
• Demonstrable experience of leading the delivery of multiple, diverse recruitment campaigns that vary in profession and seniority level
• Experience of managing the full lifecycle of recruitment campaigns from the planning and design stage through to issuing offers and onboarding
• Experience working to targets and delivering against KPIs
• Previous experience of hiring for clinical posts and/or global recruitment is an advantage

You can learn more about the requirements and responsibilities of the role in the job description attached.

Additional benefits of joining LSTM:

• 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and 6 additional Christmas closure days
• Generous occupational pension scheme with 14.5% employer contributions
• Affiliated, discounted staff membership to the University of Liverpool Sports Centre
• Employee assistance programme to support with employee well being
• High street discounts and cashback offers
• Government backed cycle to work scheme
• Plus, a host of additional family friendly policies

Application process:

If you're passionate about making an impact and ready to help shape the future of talent acquisition at LSTM, we'd love to hear from you!

To apply for this post please click on the apply link and upload your CV and covering letter. Due to the volume of applications, we receive, we may close our vacancies early, so please apply as early as possible if you would like to be considered.

Inclusion is central to our values at LSTM

We strongly encourage applications from women, disabled and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates and value the positive impact that diversity brings to our teams.

We seek to attract and recruit people who reflect the diversity across our communities, regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, nationality, faith or belief, social background, age and disability. LSTM selects candidates based on skills, qualifications, and experience.

We welcome conversations about flexible working, and applications from those returning to employment after a break from their careers.

LSTM actively promotes Equal Opportunities and Safeguarding Policies