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
The Opportunity
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.
The Role
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.
About You
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
Working Pattern
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.
Why Join?
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
Interested?
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