Job Description
Senior Talent Acquisition Manager
Location: West Yorkshire, Hybrid (3 days in the office, must be in commutable distance)
Salary: c£80,000 plus car allowance and bonus plus excellent benefits
We’re looking for an experienced and purpose-driven Senior Talent Acquisition Manager to lead the strategy, development and delivery of an end-to-end resourcing approach — from early careers to executive hires. You’ll play a key role in delivering the ambition to build a high-performing, diverse, and future-ready workforce that truly reflects the communities this business serves.
What you’ll be doing:
* Own and evolve the resourcing strategy, ensuring hiring practices are engaging, inclusive, and aligned with the companies values and ambitions.
* Develop strong, diverse talent pipelines through relationships with schools, universities, communities, and key suppliers.
* Lead and inspire a high-performing Talent Acquisition team, setting clear direction and coaching for impact.
* Collaborate across the People function and wider business to understand strategic workforce plans and future capability needs.
* Champion data-driven hiring decisions, continually improving process efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and compliance with internal and external standards.
* Lead senior and executive level appointments and drive the evolution of the employer brand and external presence.
* Deliver an exceptional onboarding experience, setting new colleagues up for success from day one.
What we’re looking for:
* A seasoned leader with deep experience in large-scale talent acquisition, spanning early careers, high-volume roles, specialists, and senior leadership hires.
* Strategic and hands-on — able to think long-term while also driving operational excellence.
* Proven success in managing direct sourcing models and external supplier relationships, while ensuring compliance with governance and regulatory requirements.
* Skilled in stakeholder management, workforce planning, branding, and inclusive hiring practices.
* A natural communicator and influencer, with the ability to coach others and shift hiring behaviours at all levels.
* Strong data literacy with a focus on continuous improvement and impact.