Location: Hybrid - London
Salary: From £43,000
Level: Individual contributor liaising with senior stakeholders across the business and mentoring junior members of the talent team.
About the Role
We are looking for a Talent Acquisition Manager to join our People Team at SMG. In this role, you’ll be the right-hand to our Senior TA Manager, leading high-impact recruitment across the UK and US—taking ownership of Director level + hires but flexing across all roles and levels where needed. You’ll play a key role in embedding data-driven, quality-first hiring practices, helping us attract diverse and exceptional talent while building strong credibility with senior stakeholders.
If you love variety, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and embrace change with energy, this could be your right role.
Why SMG?
At SMG, we hire for the future, which is fast-moving and changing shape. Do you have the potential to help shape our business? We’re looking for brilliant, diverse talent who want to grow with us—people who are curious, ambitious, and eager to learn, whether as specialists or across teams.
Our culture is everything. If you’re someone who stays honest, stays hungry, stays foolish, and has fun, you’ll feel right at home here.
We value those who take ownership of their growth and bring fresh perspectives. That’s why we’re committed to equity, inclusion, and building a place where everyone feels empowered to grow. At SMG, it’s not just about filling a role but building the future together.
We’re proud to be ranked the #1 Best Marketing and Media Agency and to have received World-Class accreditation from Best Companies.
* 10% discretionary bonus
* £1,800 yearly wellbeing fund (on top of your salary!)
* Free Headspace subscription
* £500 yearly “Learning Fund” for learning
* 4 extra Wellbeing Days off per year
* Summer & Winter conferences + year-round celebrations
* 4pm finishes every Friday
* Flexible and hybrid working
*Please note some of the benefits only apply if you are employed for a 12 months +
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Are We What You’re Looking For?
We move fast, adapt quickly, and like to challenge each other. We're looking for people who enjoy the buzz of change, the satisfaction of building something better, and the joy of working with a close-knit, values-driven team.
This isn’t for everyone, but if you thrive in this environment, we’d love to meet you!
A Little Bit About You
You’ll bring:
* Proven experience recruiting at Director level and above, ideally within marketing, media, or agency environments
* Strong sourcing and headhunting skills for senior/niche roles
* Excellent influencing skills with senior stakeholders up to board level
* A flair for recruitment analytics and turning data into insights
* Knowledge of inclusive hiring practices and employer branding strategies
* A collaborative, coaching-oriented leadership style
* An agile, proactive mindset with a passion for problem-solving
Don’t meet every single requirement? We still want to hear from you. If you believe you’d thrive in this role, your unique perspective might be just what we’re looking for.
What You’ll Be Doing
Your days will be dynamic. You might find yourself:
* Leading end-to-end recruitment across the UK and US, with a focus on Director+ roles
* Building strong, trusted relationships with hiring managers and providing expert advice
* Sourcing and pipelining talent from diverse backgrounds
* Enhancing our employer brand and EDI efforts through strategic recommendations
* Managing our agency partners and reviewing PSL performance
* Sharing weekly hiring metrics and insights to improve hiring outcomes
* Supporting wider People Team projects and mentoring junior TA colleagues
* Contributing to employer brand, data reporting, and external partnerships
Our Values:
Stay honest. Stay hungry. Stay foolish. Have fun.
Explore what that means to us here
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