Talent Partner (Commercial / Operations) - UK & EU
Location: Hybrid - London (Waterloo, 2/3 days per week + initial training period onsite)
Salary: Up to £45,000
Start Date: ASAP, 3-month contract
About the Role
As a Talent Partner within our Talent Acquisition team, you will take ownership of end-to-end recruitment across our commercial, administrative, and operations functions in the UK and European markets.
You will act as a trusted partner to hiring managers, providing expert guidance, market insight, and delivering high-quality hiring outcomes. This role goes beyond coordination, requiring you to lead recruitment processes, influence stakeholders, and drive hiring strategy.
Key Responsibilities
Partner closely with hiring managers and HR Business Partners to fully understand hiring needs and provide strategic recruitment advice
Own and deliver the full recruitment lifecycle, from role briefing through to offer management and onboarding
Develop and execute proactive sourcing strategies, building diverse and high-quality talent pipelines across the UK and EU
Act as a subject matter expert, advising stakeholders on market trends, candidate availability, and hiring best practices
Manage and deliver a best-in-class candidate experience, ensuring clear, timely, and professional communication throughout
Drive direct sourcing activity, utilising innovative search techniques to identify talent beyond traditional channels
Collaborate with the wider People & Culture team to continuously improve recruitment processes and practices
Maintain strong oversight of multiple vacancies simultaneously, ensuring delivery against timelines and business needsWhat You'll Bring
We're looking for someone who demonstrates:
Proven experience in end-to-end recruitment, ideally within commercial, operations, or administrative roles
Strong ability to partner with and influence stakeholders at varying levels
Experience working across UK / Europe
A proactive, hands-on sourcing mindset, with the ability to build talent pipelines from scratch
Solid knowledge of recruitment tools and platforms (e.g. LinkedIn, ATS systems such as Teamtailor)
Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple roles and priorities simultaneously
Strong communication skills and a focus on delivering a high-quality candidate and hiring manager experience