About The Company
CMA Recruitment Group is a reputable and dynamic recruitment agency specializing in connecting talented professionals with leading organizations across various industries. With a strong focus on manufacturing, energy technology, and space research and technology sectors, CMA has established itself as a trusted partner in talent acquisition and workforce solutions. The company prides itself on its commitment to diversity, innovation, and delivering tailored recruitment strategies that meet the unique needs of each client. As a forward-thinking organization, CMA continually invests in its people, technology, and processes to ensure the highest standards of service and excellence in the recruitment industry.
About The Role
The Talent Partner role is a critical and highly visible position within a high-growth, innovation-led organization based in Southampton, Hampshire. This newly created position offers a unique opportunity to shape and influence the company's talent strategy at a strategic level. The successful candidate will lead end-to-end recruitment across both technical and business functions, ensuring a seamless and best-in-class hiring experience. This role involves developing proactive sourcing strategies for hard-to-fill and high-value roles, working closely with hiring managers and senior leadership to align recruitment efforts with the company’s growth objectives. Additionally, the Talent Partner will play a key role in employer branding, succession planning, and the development of early careers programs, supporting the organization’s scale-up and international expansion plans.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will possess a proven track record of leading end-to-end in-house recruitment, preferably within technical engineering sectors. They should demonstrate the ability to influence senior stakeholders and manage expectations across multiple regions, with experience in designing and implementing succession plans and talent development strategies. Experience in building early careers programs, such as graduate schemes and university partnerships, is essential. Familiarity with modern employer branding techniques, recruitment marketing, and international recruitment approaches is highly desirable. Candidates should be educated to degree level or equivalent, with ongoing professional development evidenced through certifications or relevant training. Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills are critical for success in this role.
Responsibilities
The primary responsibilities of the Talent Partner include leading the full-cycle recruitment process across various functions, ensuring a positive candidate experience and efficient hiring timelines. Developing and executing proactive sourcing strategies to attract high-caliber talent for hard-to-fill roles is essential. The role involves building and maintaining a compelling employer brand through various channels such as job boards, social media, and industry networking events. The Talent Partner will collaborate with international offices to adapt recruitment processes, respecting regional differences while maintaining consistency. Identifying key roles and creating succession plans in partnership with senior leadership will be a core aspect of the role. Additionally, the role involves developing career pathways and progression plans to retain high-potential internal talent, as well as designing and managing early careers initiatives, including graduate schemes and university partnerships. Regular reporting, market analysis, and continuous improvement of recruitment strategies will also be part of the responsibilities.
Benefits
This role offers a competitive salary package complemented by strong benefits, including health and wellness programs, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment. The position provides significant career progression prospects within a rapidly expanding organization committed to innovation and continuous improvement. As a high-visibility role, the Talent Partner will have the opportunity to influence the company's talent strategy directly, contributing to its success and growth. The organization fosters a collaborative and ambitious culture, encouraging employees to develop their skills and achieve their career goals. Additionally, the company supports flexible working arrangements and offers various employee engagement initiatives aimed at promoting work-life balance and professional fulfillment.
Equal Opportunity
CMA Recruitment Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, regardless of race, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We believe that a diverse workforce enhances our ability to serve clients effectively and creates a more innovative and dynamic working environment. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities and ensuring a respectful and inclusive workplace for all employees.
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