Talent Acquisition Partner (Sales & Business Development) in Gateshead

Talent Acquisition Partner (Sales & Business Development)

Join, apply for the Talent Acquisition Partner (Sales & Business Development) role at Aspire Technology Solutions. We are one of the fastest growing IT and Cyber Security providers in the UK.

With an in‑house recruitment function, we’re looking for an experienced Talent Acquisition Partner to support our growth, primarily in sales recruitment.

About the Role

As our Talent Acquisition Partner, you will partner with hiring managers and leadership to support business‑critical hiring needs, predominantly sales and business development roles that drive growth across new regions.

What You Will Be Doing

• Take the lead on sales and business development recruitment to support regional expansion and revenue growth.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand role requirements, ideal candidate profiles, team dynamics and goals.
• Bring the Aspire culture to life through candidate interactions, job marketing and employer branding.
• Proactively source passive candidates using LinkedIn, job boards, referrals and networking.
• Write engaging job adverts and support recruitment marketing to improve visibility and reach.
• Build and maintain strong talent pipelines.
• Collaborate with internal teams to continuously improve the hiring process and candidate experience.
• Reduce dependency on external recruitment agencies through effective direct sourcing.

You will suit the role if you have

• Proven experience in a Talent Acquisition, Internal Recruitment or Recruitment Agency role with a strong focus on sales recruitment.
• Background in tech, IT or cybersecurity sectors is desirable.
• Excellent sourcing skills and a proactive mindset for finding and engaging hard‑to‑reach candidates.
• Strong relationship‑building and stakeholder management skills.
• Confident in bringing company culture to life and communicating values to prospective hires.
• Able to balance multiple vacancies, prioritize effectively and work independently.
• Proficient in LinkedIn, job boards and applicant tracking systems (ATS).

Salary

£45,000 to £55,000 per annum (depending on experience).

Benefits

• Travel benefits including free parking, subsidized travel passes and more.
• Health Cash Plan
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Network Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Enhanced Annual Leave Entitlement (increasing with length of service)
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Parental Schemes
• Enhanced Pension Scheme
• Tech Purchase Scheme
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Employee referral scheme
• New business referral scheme
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Life Assurance and Critical Illness cover

Location and Working Arrangements

Based at Aspire’s Gateshead Head Office with travel as required.

Hours of Work

Full time (37.5 hours per week), Monday to Friday.

Equality, Inclusion and Diversity

We’re an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a culture that respects and values differences.

Interview Process

• Pre‑screening call via Teams.
• Interview with Hiring Manager.
• Informal interview with key stakeholders.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Human Resources

Industries

Staffing and Recruiting