IQ is one of the UK's biggest providers of student accommodation, committed to giving our 34,000 students in 85 sites across 29 UK cities their best year yet.
Our London and Manchester based support teams are the cog that keeps the iQ wheels turning, providing our brilliant site teams with everything they need to deliver a fantastic student experience every day.
iQers are a pretty special bunch. Our team is bursting with independent thinkers and problem solvers, who join us to explore what's possible and build a career as part of a diverse, fun and supportive team. If you have people skills, personality and potential then you have all the makings of a great iQer.
Talent Acquisition Manager
We're looking for a Talent Acquisition Manager to lead how we attract, engage and hire exceptional people across iQ. This is a high‑impact role, responsible for shaping and delivering a scalable, cost‑effective recruitment strategy that supports our growth and long‑term people ambitions.
Working closely with the People team and Hiring Managers, you'll drive high‑quality hiring outcomes, ensuring we attract candidates who not only bring the right skills, but who truly embody what it means to be an iQer. You'll also play a key role in championing our employer brand "It's an iQ Thing" ensuring a consistent, engaging candidate experience across every touchpoint.
Key Responsibilities
* Leading end‑to‑end recruitment across Head Office, while supporting site hiring through the Talent Acquisition Executive
* Developing and delivering sourcing strategies to attract diverse, high‑quality talent
* Partnering with Hiring Managers to provide insight, challenge and support throughout the hiring process
* Designing and embedding effective, values‑based selection and assessment approaches
* Owning and optimising recruitment systems and processes, driving continuous improvement
* Managing agency partnerships to ensure quality, value and efficiency
* Overseeing recruitment budgets, reporting and performance metrics to inform decision‑making
* Ensuring resourcing plans align with key operational peaks across the business
* Championing inclusive hiring practices and ensuring compliance with legislation and GDPR
* Leading, coaching and developing the Talent Acquisition Executive
* Upskilling Hiring Managers to strengthen recruitment capability across iQ
Skills and Experience
You're a confident and credible Talent Acquisition professional who thrives in a fast‑paced, evolving environment. You'll also bring:
* Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels
* A passion for delivering an outstanding candidate experience
* Experience using recruitment systems (ideally iTrent or similar) and leveraging data to drive decisions>
* Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Want to know what it's really like to work at iQ? Check us out on Glassdoor and hear directly from our people.
We operate a hybrid working model with 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home / site location.
Ready to feel like you've got the best job ever? Apply today and find out what it's really like to work at iQ!
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