The Interim Talent Delivery & Digital Transition Lead will drive recruitment delivery and enable digital transformation across the People function. This role ensures seamless talent acquisition during a period of change while supporting the implementation of People technology, automation, and process improvements aligned with operational excellence principles. Acting as a strategic partner, the role bridges business needs and digital initiatives, optimises sourcing strategies, and fosters internal mobility to enhance workforce agility. Through data-driven insights and stakeholder collaboration, the role contributes to building a future-ready people ecosystem and delivering an exceptional colleague experience. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Change & Transformation Support Act as a liaison between People Team and business units during the digital transformation. Provide feedback on process improvements and automation opportunities to enhance efficiency. Contribute to roadmap for digital colleague journey and transformation initiatives, ensuring alignment with OPEX principles. Support implementation of recruitment technology and digital tools to enable automation and improved colleague experience. Apply project management methodologies to track progress, manage risks, and deliver transformation milestones. Recruitment Delivery Manage end-to-end recruitment for assigned roles, ensuring a positive candidate and hiring manager experience. Maintain compliance with recruitment policies and processes during transition. Update and manage centralised Job Descriptions library in line with our skills-based approach. Utilise technical tools and data insights to optimize recruitment workflows and reporting. Direct Sourcing & Talent Pools Proactively source candidates using digital tools, social platforms, and talent networks (LinkedIn Recruiter, Job Boards, EB Campaigns). Build and maintain talent pipelines for critical roles using automation-enabled sourcing strategies. Leverage market intelligence and technical analytics to inform sourcing decisions. Internal Talent Mobility Support redeployment and career development initiatives. Use data-driven insights and OPEX frameworks to identify internal mobility opportunities and reduce redundancy risk. Stakeholder Partnership Advise hiring managers on market trends, sourcing strategies, and best practices (LinkedIn Talent Insights, Industry Talent news). Collaborate with People & Culture colleagues to align recruitment with workforce planning and transformation goals. Communicate technical and process changes effectively to stakeholders. Requirements Strong experience in recruitment and direct sourcing. Technical proficiency with People systems (technology), automation tools, and data analytics. Project management skills, including planning, execution, and reporting. Ability to adapt to change and work in a dynamic, evolving environment. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Familiarity with OPEX principles and continuous improvement methodologies. Understanding of internal mobility and talent development principles. Core Skills: Change Implementation Planning, Project Management, Resourcing, Talent Management, Relationship Management ABOUT YOU Previous experience in People (HR) role within a digital transformation environment. Has led transformation projects or process improvement initiatives using project management frameworks. Comfortable working in a fixed-term, transitional capacity. Exposure to automation technologies and operational excellence practices. To apply for this role, please follow our online application process and submit a CV and cover letter. Closing date for applications: Monday 5th January 2026 at 1600.