Talent Acquisition Specialist - Ipswich (12-Month FTC) MANDARIN SPEAKING ESSENTIAL £35,000 - £45,000 | £17 - £20 per hour | Full-Time | Start Date: July/August 2025 We're recruiting on behalf of a valued client for an experienced and driven Talent Acquisition Specialist to join their team at a leading Research Centre based in Ipswich. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact in a fast-paced, innovative environment by attracting top-tier talent for both technical and managerial roles. What You'll Be Doing: Drive Talent Strategy: Partner with key stakeholders to align recruitment plans with business needs. Source Exceptional Candidates: Use headhunting, social media, and industry networks to connect with high-calibre professionals. End-to-End Recruitment: Manage the full hiring cycle including interviews, assessments, and reference checks. Develop Creative Campaigns: Design innovative initiatives to attract and engage top talent. Advise and Influence: Act as a trusted recruitment advisor to hiring managers, providing insights and market trends. Build Brand Presence: Represent the business at events and across social platforms to enhance employer branding. Why Apply? Attractive Compensation: Competitive salary between £35k - £45k. Fixed-Term Contract: 12-month full-time role. Supportive Culture: Join a team that values collaboration, growth, and forward-thinking ideas. What We're Looking For: Essential Skills: Mandarin language skills (spoken) to support communication with a global talent pool. Proven track record in end-to-end recruitment, ideally in senior or technical hiring. Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities. Highly organised with strong attention to detail. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and applicant tracking systems (ATS). Desirable: Previous experience recruiting within engineering or manufacturing industries. This role is perfect for someone who's not just passionate about recruitment, but excited about helping shape a high-performing team through exceptional hiring. Interested? This is more than just a job-it's an opportunity to play a key role in building the future of a cutting-edge organisation. Apply now to find out more and take the next step in your recruitment career. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website