Talent Acquisition Team Leader – Commercial Functions
Are you ready to chart your own career path? With our refreshed strategy, we’re building on our rich heritage and transforming our business to be more scalable and efficient, unlocking the capabilities needed for future success. This includes significantly investing in technology, streamlining the way we work and creating an environment where colleagues feel engaged, empowered and accountable; where they can show up, speak up and perform – because we believe in the difference our work makes.
Overview
In this newly evolved role, you’ll take a leading role in our journey, overseeing end‑to‑end recruitment across a defined portfolio, partnering closely with senior stakeholders to attract, engage and hire top tier talent. Reporting to the Head of Talent Acquisition, you’ll act as a trusted advisor on recruitment strategy, workforce planning and market intelligence, while taking ownership of Director level and complex hiring activity. This role combines strategic influence with hands‑on delivery, working collaboratively to shape talent pipelines, elevate our employer brand and use data‑driven insights to make smarter recruitment decisions. You’ll also nurture and develop a Talent Acquisition Partner, creating a seamless and consistent experience for both hiring managers and candidates.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Manage and develop a Talent Acquisition Partner, adopting a matrix management approach across the wider function.
* Own recruitment delivery for our CEO team, Investment Management and Wealth Management Directorates, providing expert guidance and partnership across all stages of the hiring process.
* Drive recruitment excellence, ensuring every touchpoint reflects a first‑class, inclusive and engaging candidate and hiring manager experience.
* Translate workforce plans into actionable recruitment strategies, from direct sourcing and targeted campaigns to talent pooling and market mapping, sharing insights with the Head of TA to influence overarching TA strategy.
* Use recruitment data and market trends to influence decisions, identify opportunities and anticipate future talent needs.
* Work closely with the Head of TA, HRBPs and senior leaders to ensure alignment between business priorities and talent strategies.
Who We’re Looking For
You’re a confident and credible recruitment professional with deep expertise in end‑to‑end talent acquisition within a corporate environment, ideally in Financial Services, Investment Management or Wealth Management sales teams. You bring both strategic vision and operational excellence, with a passion for creating true business partnering and commercial outcomes.
* Proven success in leading and developing in a recruitment environment, either through direct line management or matrix management experience.
* Expertise in senior, complex and Director‑level hiring.
* A consultative mindset, capable of influencing and advising stakeholders up to Executive Committee level.
* Strength in workforce planning, pipeline development, direct sourcing and social media in recruitment.
* A commitment to inclusive recruitment practices and employer brand excellence.
* Strong analytical skills, using insights and market data to shape decisions and identify trends.
* A proactive, solutions‑focused approach to recruitment challenges.
What’s in it for you?
We reward you for the work you do – whether that’s through our discretionary annual bonus scheme that reflects both personal and company performance, competitive annual leave allowance (28 days plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase an additional 5 days) or an online rewards platform with a variety of discounts.
* Competitive parental leave (26 weeks full pay)
* Private medical insurance (optional taxable benefit)
* 10% non‑contributory pension (increasing with length of service)
Reasonable Adjustments
We’re an equal opportunities employer and want to ensure our recruitment process is accessible and inclusive for all. If you require reasonable adjustment(s) at any stage please let us know by emailing us at careers@sjp.co.uk. Research tells us that applicants (especially those from underrepresented groups) can be put off from applying if they do not meet all the criteria or have been on an extended career‑break. If you think you would be a good match for this role and can demonstrate some transferable experience, please apply regardless of whether you tick every box.
What’s next?
If you’re excited about this role and believe you have the skills and experience we’re looking for, we’d love to hear from you! Please submit an application by clicking ‘apply’ below and our team will be in touch. As a business regulated by the FCA we would advise you to familiarise yourself with the conduct regulations and, in particular, consumer duty obligations prior to an interview with SJP.
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