Role: Talent Acquisition Associate - FTC
Location: City of London (Hybrid - fixed term contract)
About us:
Skills Alliance is a global Life Sciences recruitment company, partnering with some of the most innovative Pharmaceutical, Biotech, MedTech, and Animal Health organisations worldwide.
The role:
We’re looking for a Talent Acquisition Associate to join our internal recruitment team. You’ll be hands-on in helping us attract, engage, and hire the best people into Skills Alliance.
This is a great opportunity for someone looking to start a career in recruitment or HR. You’ll gain practical experience across sourcing, candidate communication, market research, and coordination; working alongside a global team and learning how internal recruitment functions in a fast-paced, international business.
This role would run from Jan-June (6 months) 2026.
What you’ll be doing:
* Use LinkedIn and other platforms to identify and reach out to potential candidates
* Help manage inbound applicants and shortlist suitable profiles
* Schedule interviews and coordinate candidate communication
* Support screening and qualification calls with candidates
* Research markets, companies, and talent pools to support hiring campaigns
* Keep candidate data up to date in our applicant tracking system (ATS)
* Assist with employer branding, recruitment marketing, and networking activities
* Contribute ideas to improve candidate experience and hiring processes
What we’re looking for:
* Strong communication skills and a genuine interest in people
* Organised, proactive, and able to juggle multiple tasks at once
* Confident using LinkedIn and curious about how recruitment works
* Interested in Life Sciences, recruitment, or HR
What you’ll gain:
* Real-world experience in a global Talent Acquisition function
* Training and mentorship from an experienced TA leadership team
* Exposure to end-to-end recruitment processes
* Hybrid working
* Supportive, social team environment
If you’re organised, people-focused, and want to learn how recruitment works from the inside, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply below or contact isabella.morrison@skillsalliance.com for more info.