We are recruiting for a passionate and driven Talent Acquisition Lead to join a growing HR function within a fast-paced, values-led organisation in Stratford upon Avon. This is an exciting full time, permanent, opportunity to play a key role in supporting business growth by sourcing, attracting, and selecting high-quality talent across a diverse range of roles.
Working closely with hiring managers and the wider team, you will take ownership of the end-to-end recruitment process, acting as a trusted partner and champion for best practice, candidate experience, and continuous improvement.
This role would suit someone with a strong background in either in-house or agency recruitment who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys adding value at every stage of the recruitment lifecycle.
As Talent Acquisition Lead, you will be responsible for:
Recruitment Delivery
Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from briefing through to offer
Pre-screen candidates via phone, video, and/or face-to-face interviews
Evaluate applicants and provide clear recommendations to hiring managers
Ensure best practice is applied consistently across all recruitment activity Stakeholder Partnership
Work consultatively with hiring managers to understand current and future hiring needs
Draft clear, engaging job descriptions and adverts
Act as a trusted advisor on recruitment strategy and market insightSourcing and Talent Attraction
Utilise a variety of sourcing channels, including job boards, social media, and professional networks
Engage both active and passive candidates to build strong talent pipelines
Support workforce planning by anticipating future talent requirements Collaboration & Projects
Work closely with the wider HR team on cross-functional initiatives
Participate in ad hoc projects to support continuous improvement within Talent AcquisitionAs Talent Acquisition Lead, you must be/have:
Proven experience in a similar Talent Acquisition or Recruitment role
Ability to manage multiple roles and priorities in a fast-paced environment
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
Experience sourcing candidates and building talent pipelines
Confident using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
Strong IT skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Analytical mindset with the ability to solve problems and propose solutions
Highly organised, self-motivated, and resilient under pressure Qualifications
Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience (desirable) Benefits and Rewards
Salary: £(phone number removed)
Hybrid working with flexibility
Performance-related bonus (up to 10%)
Enhanced holiday scheme, with the option to buy or sell up to 10 days
Life assurance, critical illness cover, and income protection
Optional private medical insurance
Subsidised gym membership and cycle to work scheme
Contributory pension scheme
Wellbeing initiatives, including access to a wellbeing app
Employee discounts platform