Job Description
Talent Acquisition Specialist
£29,000-£32,000 Permanent
Our client is seeking a proactive and relationship-driven Talent Acquisition Specialist to join their friendly, values-led team. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who loves matching great people with meaningful roles, and who thrives in sectors that make a genuine difference - including education, healthcare, social care or the wider public sector.
If you're passionate about delivering an outstanding candidate experience and building trust with hiring managers, this role offers the perfect platform to grow.
About the Role
As the Talent Acquisition Specialist, you'll manage the full recruitment lifecycle across a wide variety of roles. You'll be a trusted partner to managers, advising on best practice, shaping campaigns and ensuring every candidate receives a positive experience from first contact through to offer.
Although this is a permanent position, the client is happy to consider short-term or interim support in the meantime for someone who is immediately available.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end recruitment processes, from advertising to onboarding
- Partner with hiring managers to understand needs and plan effective recruitment strategies
- Proactively source talent through direct outreach, job boards and professional networks
- Create compelling job adverts and campaigns that attract diverse, high-quality candidates
- Coordinate interviews and provide guidance to managers
- Maintain accurate recruitment data and track progress
- Support the continual improvement of recruitment processes and candidate experience
What the Client is Looking For
- Experience in recruitment, resourcing or talent acquisition
- Background in education, healthcare, social care or public sector environments
- Confident communicator with strong relationship-building skills
- Organised, positive and able to manage a varied workload
- Someone who genuinely loves supporting people and delivering great service
- Proactive mindset with the ability to source candidates directly
What's on Offer
- Circa £29,000 salary (depending on experience)
- Supportive, collaborative team culture
- Opportunity to grow within the wider People/HR function
- Hybrid working options (where appropriate)
- A meaningful role where the people you hire genuinely matter
Interested?
If you're looking for a role where you can combine purpose with people expertise, we'd love to hear from you on behalf of our client.
