Talent Acquisition Partner – CLD Physical Security Systems
Location: Cheshire (Hybrid working available)
Department: People & Talent
We are seeking a confident and proactive Senior Recruitment Consultant to lead our internal hiring efforts as we scale. With 25 hires planned over the next 12 months, this is a pivotal role in shaping our team and ensuring we attract the right talent at the right time. This is a hands‑on role with strategic impact, ideal for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced, growing business.
CLD is the UK’s leading manufacturer and innovator in rigid mesh fencing systems and security gates. With over five decades of experience, we’re trusted by governments, infrastructure providers, and commercial developers to deliver physical security solutions that protect people and places—permanently or temporarily.
As a growing, forward‑thinking business headquartered in Cheshire, we combine technical excellence with a collaborative, values‑led culture. We’re proud to be shaping the future of perimeter security through design‑led innovation, sustainability, and a relentless focus on quality.
Joining CLD means being part of a team that’s passionate about doing things properly, supporting each other, and making a real impact—locally and globally.
Base pay range
Pay will be based on skills and experience—talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Key Responsibilities
* Own and manage end‑to‑end recruitment for all roles across the business
* Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements and success profiles
* Write compelling job adverts and manage postings across platforms
* Screen, shortlist, and coordinate interviews with candidates
* Provide a brilliant candidate experience from first contact to onboarding
* Use our ATS to manage pipelines, track metrics, and report on progress
* Build and maintain talent pools for future hiring needs
* Support employer branding and recruitment marketing initiatives
Skills & Experience
* Proven experience in internal or agency recruitment, ideally in a high‑growth or SME environment
* Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
* Confident using ATS platforms and recruitment tools
* Commercially aware with a focus on quality and pace
* Able to work independently and manage multiple roles simultaneously
* Passionate about delivering a great candidate and hiring manager experience
Personal Profile
Work results are delivered through your own personal effort and often by cooperating with others. Your pride comes from your personal productivity as a collaborative member of the CLD team. You plan your own work for personal success, to deliver high‑quality work outcomes. To fit in with our culture, you will value our company’s professional standards, adopt and implement our values, and become a positive contributor to our culture.
Salary & Benefits
* 20 days holiday + bank holidays
* Supportive, values‑led culture
* Flexible working can be discussed – we are a team and recognise that people need to be with people, that being said whilst our preference is on site we have and will continue to have colleagues who work from home up to a maximum of two days per week as this supports their work life balance.
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Job information
* Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
* Employment type: Full‑time
* Job function: Human Resources
* Industries: Construction
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