Talent Acquisition Specialist (Defence and Energy sectors)
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This vacancy will close at 9am on Tuesday 11th November 2025.
About Us
* Location: Bristol or Basingstoke office as required; hybrid working arrangement.
* Contract: Full Time, Permanent.
* Please note all offers are subject to a UK Security Clearance check. Applicants normally need at least 6 years UK residency.
Overview
Decision Analysis Services Limited (DAS) is an independent professional services company. Since 2007 we have provided services globally to more than 200 client organisations within the energy, defence, government, transport, and health sectors. Based in offices from Glasgow to Sydney, we support clients across five continents. We specialise in bridging the gap between strategic planning and operational execution, developing enduring solutions to the uniquely complex issues faced by our customers. We are experts in programme management, systems thinking, investment modelling, machine learning, and data analysis. These skills, coupled with our extensive experience of engineering, regulatory practices, and operations delivery, enable us to develop sustainable, long‑term solutions for our clients.
The Role
DAS is looking for a driven and highly experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our growing business at an exciting time. The successful candidate will be responsible for proactively sourcing candidates for a wide range of technical positions within our management consultancy, using a variety of creative techniques both online and through more traditional methods. You will also support the wider talent team with several exciting projects, including the progression of our graduate and apprenticeship programmes.
As Talent Acquisition Specialist at DAS Ltd, you will
* Work collaboratively with hiring managers to gain an in‑depth understanding of their recruitment requirements.
* Write and post creative job adverts that attract the highest calibre talent.
* Source candidates through various channels, with a strong focus on proactively approaching and engaging with passive candidates (headhunting).
* Conduct in‑depth telephone interviews with candidates to assess their suitability for a role.
* Ensure a best‑in‑class experience for all candidates who engage with DAS Ltd, including ensuring they receive prompt application and interview feedback.
* Keep on top of industry‑specific recruitment trends and identify effective and up‑to‑date methods to attract talent.
* Support ongoing project activity and the delivery of recruitment administration tasks.
The successful Talent Acquisition Specialist must have extensive experience of talent acquisition for specialist, hard‑to‑fill, or niche positions. You must also have a strong background working in an in‑house recruitment role or externally within the defence sector.
In addition, you will have
* A thorough understanding of full‑cycle recruitment.
* Experience recruiting in some of our core capability areas, e.g. Project Management, Project Controls, Systems Thinking, Operations Research, Data Science, Business Change.
* Experience recruiting within critical infrastructure domains: defence, energy/nuclear, water utilities, transport, central government etc.
* Excellent communication and people skills.
* A personable and approachable demeanour.
* Experience developing Boolean and keyword searches.
* A self‑motivated approach to work.Effective time‑management skills and the ability to adapt to changing priorities.
* The ability to build strong working relationships with the business and with candidates.
Benefits
* £38,000 – £45,000 depending on experience.
* Hybrid working position with regular travel to our Basingstoke or Bristol offices; travel to other offices may also be required.
* Private pension, private healthcare for you and your immediate family, and private dental care.
* Death‑in‑service and income protection schemes.
* 25 days holiday plus UK bank holidays, and additional days to work on environmental and community activities.
* Discretionary office closure over Christmas.
* Personal carbon offset through company scheme.
* Access to professional and personal development platform, Udemy.
DAS is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We support the principle of Equality and Diversity in employment wholeheartedly and oppose all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination. We commit to providing equality, fairness, and respect for all in our employment, and all those seeking employment at DAS.
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