Job Title: Talent Manager
Location: Hybrid – 3 days in the office, 2 days remote
Employment Type: Full-time
About Olive Jar
Olive Jar is a specialist talent partner helping organisations build high-performing teams across critical public sector programmes. We support government departments by identifying and securing exceptional talent across permanent, fixed-term, and contract positions.
As demand across major public sector programmes continues to grow, we are expanding our team and looking for a Talent Manager to support resourcing across multiple hiring models and workforce types.
The Role
As a Talent Manager, you will play a key role in sourcing, engaging, and placing talent across contractor, permanent, and fixed-term (FTC) roles. You will manage candidate pipelines, support hiring across complex programmes, and ensure a high-quality experience for both clients and candidates.
This is a relationship-driven role suited to someone who understands the dynamics of public sector hiring and enjoys building strong networks within the contractor and permanent talent markets.
Key Responsibilities
* Source and engage high-quality candidates for contract, permanent, and FTC roles across public sector programmes
* Build and maintain strong talent pipelines across key skill areas
* Manage the full candidate lifecycle from initial outreach through to placement and onboarding
* Work closely with clients and hiring managers to understand workforce needs and role requirements
* Coordinate interviews, feedback, and offer processes
* Support contractor onboarding and compliance processes where required
* Maintain accurate candidate and pipeline records within the CRM/ATS system
* Provide a high-quality candidate experience throughout the hiring process
* Support workforce planning and talent mapping activities for future hiring needs
Requirements
* Experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, or workforce delivery
* Experience working across contractor and permanent hiring
* Strong sourcing and candidate engagement skills
* Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
* Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple roles and hiring streams simultaneously
* Strong attention to detail and understanding of compliance processes
Nice to Have
* Experience recruiting for public sector organisations, consultancies, or government programmes
* Knowledge of contractor markets, IR35 considerations, or contingent workforce models
* Experience using recruitment systems and candidate databases
What We Offer
* Competitive salary
* Performance-based incentives
* Flexible / remote working
* Opportunity to work on impactful public sector programmes
* Collaborative and supportive team environment
* Clear progression opportunities as Olive Jar grows
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