Talent Acquisition Advisor

NORTH EAST (Ref 780) PERMANENT

up to £38k + a range of benefits and hybrid working

Our client is a a multi award winning business, fast growing and with a fantastic culture.

In the newly created role, the Talent Acquisition Advisor will source great talent and support the continued growth of the business. This is a hands-on, delivery-focused role where you'll own end-to-end recruitment across the business. You'll work closely with hiring managers, offering expert advice, improving the approach to Talent Acquisition. You'll report to the Head of People & Culture (who is fabulous) and be part of the People team.

What You'll Do

Hiring Manager Support

• Build strong relationships with hiring managers, understanding role requirements and business needs
• Provide practical recruitment advice and guide managers through a fair, effective hiring process
• Coach hiring managers on interviewing and best practice
• Offer constructive input on role briefs and hiring expectations
• Work collaboratively with People Advice Partners on workforce planning, headcount and recruitment strategies

Sales & Operations Recruitment

• Manage end-to-end, volume recruitment in a fast-paced environment
• Source, screen and onboard candidates efficiently
• Plan and deliver assessment centres and hiring events
• Partner with training teams to ensure smooth onboarding and readiness
• Maintain strong pipelines to support ongoing hiring demand.
• Use data to optimise pipelines and maintain strong talent pools
• Support business growth by filling roles quickly and at scale

General Recruitment

• Assess and shortlist candidates based on skills, experience and values alignment
• Deliver a high-quality candidate experience with clear communication and feedback
• Manage multiple roles while maintaining pace and quality
• Identify and implement simple process improvements
• Use market insight to guide hiring decisions and improve outcomes

Talent Sourcing

• Proactively source candidates using LinkedIn, job boards, events and networks
• Build and maintain talent pools for current and future roles
• Use targeted, personalised outreach to engage candidates that reflect the brand and culture

Recruitment Data & Insights

• Track and report on recruitment activity and performance
• Use data and insights to improve hiring outcomes and pipeline effectiveness
• Maintain and optimise the recruitment system to streamline processes

Agency Management

• Work with selected agency partners where needed
• Support management of preferred supplier list (PSL)
• Ensure agencies deliver against expectations

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate has:

• Experience managing end-to-end recruitment in a fast-paced environment
• Strong understanding of recruitment best practice and employment legislation
• Confident working collaboratively with hiring managers and providing guidance
• Strong sourcing and pipeline-building skills
• Organised, proactive and able to manage high volumes
• Passion for delivering a great candidate experience
• A curious and analytical mindset, using data and insight to continuously improve recruitment practices