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 insight
Sourcing 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 Acquisition
As 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: £35,000-40,000
* 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
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