Talent Acquisition Partner

Location: Wednesbury (Hybrid - 1 day WFH once fully trained)

Hours: Part-time - 20 to 30 hours per week (over 5 days)

Salary: Up to £35,000 pro rata

Sector: UK Manufacturing

Our client's Talent Acquisition function is undergoing an exciting transformation, and this newly evolved role will play a key part in shaping how they attract, engage, and hire talent moving forward.

This is not a traditional recruitment role. Instead, it takes a strategic, brand-led approach to talent acquisition, focusing on employer branding, candidate engagement, and long-term talent pipeline development.

You'll help position the business as an employer of choice within UK manufacturing, attracting high-quality candidates who align with its culture, values, and long-term vision.

As Talent Acquisition Partner, you'll understand that the candidate journey starts long before a vacancy exists. You'll develop and deliver recruitment marketing strategies using modern tools and approaches to attract and engage talent.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and delivering employer branding and recruitment marketing strategies
• Creating engaging content (job adverts, social media, blogs, testimonials, case studies, email and video content)
• Building a consistent and compelling employer brand story across all channels
• Developing and maintaining proactive talent pipelines for current and future needs
• Engaging directly with candidates to understand motivations and assess fit
• Partnering closely with hiring managers in a consultative capacity
• Supporting attraction initiatives such as job fairs, events, and alternative sourcing strategies
• Tracking and improving the candidate journey through data and insight
• Streamlining and improving recruitment processes through tools and automation

You will act as a key ambassador for the organisation, representing its values and culture in every candidate interaction.

You'll be a confident communicator and natural relationship builder with a strong interest in employer branding and candidate experience.

You will:

• Be a strong storyteller and content creator
• Take a consultative, partnership-led approach with stakeholders
• Be proactive, curious, and open to new ideas
• Thrive in a changing and fast-paced environment
• Demonstrate strong emotional intelligence and self-awareness
• Be a creative problem solver with a continuous improvement mindset
• Bring energy, enthusiasm, and professionalism to your work

This is a primarily site-based role in Wednesbury, with one day per week working from home once fully trained. Flexible part-time hours are available (20-30 per week), with preference toward candidates who can commit closer to 30 hours where possible.

This is a forward-thinking, values-driven organisation that invests heavily in its people and culture. You'll be joining a collaborative team with ambitious growth plans and a genuine focus on wellbeing, development, and inclusion.

Benefits include:

• 25 days holiday (pro rata) plus bank holidays
• Company pension matched up to 10%
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance (6x salary)
• Health cash plan
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Retail discounts and incentives

If you're passionate about employer branding, talent attraction, and delivering an exceptional candidate experience, I'd love to tell you more about this opportunity.