Group Talent Acquisition Manager in Banbury

If you’re someone who loves making a difference this one is for you. This is a maternity cover position, but that doesn’t mean “holding the fort.” You will be stepping into a role where you can genuinely make an impact on how Talent Acquisition works across a unique, values-led group of businesses. You’ll have the backing, the trust, and the space to deliver meaningful change during your time with us. You’ll have a real voice and a seat at the table with the freedom to challenge the status quo.

BLG is a group of diverse companies, all at different points in their TA journey, and they need someone who can build strong relationships, see the bigger picture and still happily roll their sleeves up when needed.

The Role

You’ll lead our Group Talent Acquisition function, responsible for UK recruitment delivery and supporting international activity where needed. This is a true “player-coach” role. You’ll be:

• Leading, developing and supporting two brilliant TA specialists who are passionate about doing great work.
• Setting the direction, standards and measurable outcomes for recruitment across the Group.
• Personally owning recruitment for our BLG Head Office roles.
• Shaping and evolving our recruitment strategy, employer brand, processes and data-driven insight.
• Driving improvements to candidate experience and helping define what “good” looks like for the Group going forward.

This is a great role for someone who enjoys variety, influence and visibility but also loves getting stuck into delivery.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who knows internal recruitment inside out and enjoys partnering with leaders to get things done. You’ll probably bring:

• Strong internal TA / recruitment experience
• Experience leading, coaching or developing a recruitment team
• Confidence operating in a fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environment
• A problem-solving, solutions-focused mindset
• The ability to think strategically while delivering operationally
• Comfort using data and insight to drive better decisions
• A genuine commitment to inclusive, fair hiring

Most importantly, we’re looking for someone who can lead a TA function and not just manage it.

The Good Stuff

• Real autonomy to innovate
• A brilliant team to lead
• Strategic influence across our People agenda
• Hands-on recruitment responsibility
• Opportunity to work on Early Careers, EVP and other meaningful projects
• 25 Days Holiday + Birthday Off + Buy/Sell Options
• Employee Discounts
• Giving Something Back Programme – £2,000 match funding + access to fantastic charity challenges

Bibby Line Group is a diverse, international family business with over 200 years of history, proudly delivering flexible, customer‑focused solutions since 1807. Today, the Group operates across multiple sectors including financial services, marine, and infrastructure, employing around 1,400 colleagues and managing over £1 billion in funds. Guided by strong values and a long‑term purpose, we continue to innovate, develop our people, delight our customers, and give back to the communities we serve.

If you’re passionate about talent, excited by change and driven to leave things better than you found them, this could be a brilliant opportunity to make an impact. The role closes on 30th March, but we may close it sooner, so don’t wait.