At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage the full recruitment process and enhance candidate experiences.
- Company: Join a respected professional services firm with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, excellent benefits, and hybrid working options.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in recruitment while broadening your HR skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in recruitment, strong organisational and communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 33150 - 33150 £ per year.
Talent Acquisition Officer Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover - Sept 2026 - Jan 2028 Salary: £33,150 + Excellent Benefits Hybrid Working | Devon, Somerset or Wiltshire Are you an experienced recruiter looking to join a respected professional services organisation where you can make a real impact?
Our client is a well-established and growing professional services firm with over 300 employees across multiple offices throughout the South West.
They are seeking a Talent Acquisition Officer to join their People Team on a fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave.
Reporting to the People Director, you'll take ownership of the full recruitment lifecycle while also gaining exposure to a broad range of HR activities.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys recruitment and is keen to broaden their HR experience within a supportive and collaborative environment.
The Role Working closely with hiring managers across the business, you'll be responsible for attracting, engaging and recruiting talented people while delivering an exceptional candidate experience.
Key responsibilities include: Managing the end-to-end recruitment process, from writing adverts and sourcing candidates through to offers and onboarding.
Building strong relationships with hiring managers, providing recruitment advice and ensuring an efficient recruitment process.
Coordinating interviews, assessments, candidate communications and recruitment administration.
Managing and developing the Applicant Tracking System and supporting managers in its effective use.
Developing relationships with recruitment agencies, schools, colleges, universities and other external organisations to support attraction initiatives.
Representing the organisation at careers fairs, recruitment events and networking opportunities.
Supporting onboarding activities, including references, compliance checks, employment documentation and induction planning.
Assisting with wider HR administration and employee lifecycle activities where required.
Producing recruitment reports and analysing key recruitment metrics to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
About You We're looking for someone who enjoys building relationships, managing multiple recruitment campaigns and providing an outstanding candidate experience.
You'll ideally have: At least one year's experience in recruitment or talent acquisition with responsibility for end-to-end recruitment.
Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple vacancies simultaneously.
Experience using Applicant Tracking Systems and confidence learning new HR systems.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Excellent attention to detail and strong IT skills.
Previous experience within a professional services environment would be advantageous.
A full UK driving licence and the flexibility to travel between offices when required.
The ability to commit to the duration of the fixed-term contract.
Salary
Talent Acquisition Officer employer: Alexander Mae HR Ltd
At Alexander Mae HR Ltd, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values employee development and well-being. Located in Bedlington, our team enjoys competitive salaries, enhanced pension contributions, and comprehensive healthcare plans, all while working in a collaborative environment that fosters growth and innovation in the HR field.
