Location – In one of our Irish Sea offices, with a preference for Birkenhead or Belfast
Contract - Permanent
Salary - £62,000 to £75,000 (or €70,000 to €85,000 in the Republic of Ireland)
Are you ready to shape the future of one of Europe’s leading ferry operators? Stena Line is on the lookout for a visionary and strategic Talent Acquisition Lead to redefine how we attract, engage, and onboard the best talent across our diverse business.
As our Talent Acquisition Lead, you’ll be the driving force behind our recruitment transformation, aligning talent strategy with business growth, streamlining our processes, and building a leading employer brand. This is more than a role; it’s a great leadership opportunity to make a lasting impact.
Some Of Your Key Responsibilities
* Develop and lead talent acquisition strategies in sync with Stena Line’s business goals and transformational journey.
* Oversee the end-to-end recruitment process: sourcing, screening, interviewing, onboarding - and everything in between. Partner with senior stakeholders across all areas to support long-term workforce planning.
* Embed scalable, data-driven recruitment models alongside our People Operations team. Lead our internal Talent Acquisition forums, fostering innovation and continuous improvement.
* Drive strategic recruitment campaigns for bulk and seasonal hiring needs.
* Cultivate our employer brand through job fairs, digital channels, and industry networks.
* Optimise processes using analytics, recruitment tech, and best practices.
* Build strong relationships with executive search firms and external partners.
* Stay ahead of labour market trends and industry benchmarks to ensure we remain a competitive and attractive employer.
What You Will Experience
As a Stena Line employee in the UK, we offer you a benefits package consisting of travel concessions and onboard discounts, discounts on rail travel, employee assistance programme, health cash plan, well-being activities, and much more.
Who you areAt Stena Line, your personality matters just as much as your skills and expertise. Regardless of your role, being welcoming, caring, and reliable guides you in your everyday work and the challenges you face.
As part of our People & Communications Management team, you’ll help create a workplace that reflects our values and supports growth from the inside out. We believe that you have a strategic mindset, using data-driven insights to make informed decisions that deliver real results. You are collaborative yet confident, actively fostering strong teamwork and open communication across departments and regions.
Qualifications
* A Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business or related field (Master’s preferred).
* Extensive experience in talent acquisition or strategic HR with a proven track record across multiple departments and levels.
* Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
* In-depth experience with ATS, HRIS, and modern recruitment tools.
* Strategic thinker with a passion for data-driven decision-making.
* Experienced in embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) principles into talent acquisition processes.
* Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and international environment.
* Commitment to Stena Line’s core values: Care, Welcoming, Reliability.
Interested?This is a full-time, permanent position based in the UK (preferable Birkenhead or Belfast) within our People and Communications department. To apply, please register your profile and send in your CV in English as soon as possible but no later than August 24th, 2025. We are having an ongoing selection, so do not wait with your application. Please note that due to GDPR we do not accept applications via e-mail or postal service.
If you have any questions regarding the position you are welcome to contact Margareta Jensen Dickson, CPCO at margareta.jensen.dickson@stenaline.com or about the recruitment process you are welcome to contact Adam Wallhult, Strategic People Lead, at adam.wallhult@stenaline.com .
Please note that we kindly decline any offers from recruitment or staffing agencies regarding this recruitment.
About Stena Line
As a leader in sustainable shipping, Stena Line has Europe’s most comprehensive route network focusing on transportation of both passengers and freight. We have over 6,100 employees in our Stena Line family across Scandinavia, around the UK and the Baltics, making a contribution to our company.
Stena Line exists to be a trusted link between people, places and societies. We play a vital role in keeping everything connected. We make sure people and goods arrive where they need to be, enabling business to thrive and societies to grow. We connect family and friends, and make it possible to explore new destinations or revisit favourite places.
We are committed to maintaining and developing a sustainable working environment, free from harassment, that gives equal opportunities to everyone. We embrace equality, diversity and inclusion – and welcome all applicants. #J-18808-Ljbffr