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Opportunity
We’re looking for a strategic and proactive Recruiter to join our Experienced Hires team on a 12‑month fixed‑term contract to cover a maternity leave. This is a chance to shape how we attract, assess and hire exceptional talent across the firm. You’ll lead end‑to‑end recruitment processes, advise hiring managers on attraction, selection and offer management and contribute to continuous improvement across our hiring practices. You’ll work closely with business services stakeholders to deliver tailored recruitment solutions that reflect our inclusive values and support our business goals.
Team
The Recruitment team at Eversheds Sutherland is made up of around 30 colleagues across our UK and European offices. Specifically, the Experienced Hires team is split across Birmingham and Leeds and comprises of three Recruiters, two Recruitment Coordinators and a Senior Recruitment Manager. Together, we are focused on delivering an outstanding hiring manager and candidate experience.
Key Responsibilities
* Build trusted relationships with hiring managers across our IT, Finance and Marketing teams.
* Provide market insights and data to inform hiring decisions and business cases.
* Lead end‑to‑end recruitment processes from briefing through to offer stage.
* Design sourcing and selection strategies tailored to each vacancy.
* Adopt direct sourcing strategies where possible and minimise agency spend.
* Ensure a seamless hiring manager and candidate experience through timely and credible communication.
* Influence decision‑making through data, insight and best practice.
* Coach hiring managers on interview techniques and candidate assessment.
* Collaborate with HR and hiring managers to align recruitment with broader People strategies.
* Identify opportunities to improve recruitment processes, technology and tools.
* Partner with Coordinators to ensure an efficient interview booking process.
* Contribute to employer branding and talent attraction initiatives.
Skills And Experience
* Experience of working in a talent acquisition role, ideally within professional services.
* Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
* Ability to manage competing priorities and expectations.
* Familiarity with sourcing tools (e.g. LinkedIn Recruiter, Pirical) and applicant tracking systems.
* A growth mindset with a passion for continuous improvement.
What’s in it for you?
* We’re fair, transparent and equitable.
* We reward alignment to our values and your individual performance.
* We support flexible ways of working through our remote working policy and commitment to hybrid work.
* We support your health and performance through dental, healthcare and wellness support.
* We champion diversity and inclusion in everything we do.
* We provide a platform for your career through structured professional and personal development programs.
* We offer international and cross‑function exposure and pro‑bono work opportunities.
* We help you plan ahead with retirement planning, insurance and assurance.
Diversity & Inclusion
At Eversheds Sutherland, “Inclusive” is a core business value. We bring together different skillsets, global mindsets and approaches to foster diversity of thought and the freedom to put ideas into action. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture, monitoring and reporting our progress, and creating opportunities for all employees to thrive.
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Contract
Job function: Human Resources
Industry: Law Practice
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