Talent Acquisition Executive

Location - St Ives, Cambridgeshire

About Cambridge Maintenance Services Limited

Cambridge Maintenance Services is a nationwide supplier of mechanical and electrical building services maintenance with over 34 years of experience in delivering its building services maintenance to the corporate, healthcare, education, retail, transport and manufacturing sectors. It also ensures optimum energy efficiency for every property portfolio it manages. We are experts in delivering compliant, safe, and efficient workplaces. Our nationwide building services maintenance solutions span the corporate, healthcare, education, retail, transport, and manufacturing sectors. Using advanced technology and data, we provide cutting‑edge maintenance services that are trusted by major managing agents and independent clients alike. As a multi‑award‑winning business, our local teams are dedicated to providing personalised FM services that meet your specific needs.

Role Overview

As a Talent Acquisition Executive, you will play a key role in delivering end‑to‑end recruitment across the business. You will be responsible for sourcing, attracting, and managing high‑quality candidates while ensuring a seamless recruitment experience for both candidates and internal stakeholders. This role requires strong relationship‑building skills, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Talent Sourcing & Attraction: Identify, attract, and engage high‑calibre candidates using a variety of sourcing methods, including job boards, social media, referrals, and direct sourcing. Write, post, and manage job advertisements in line with company standards and best practices. Proactively build and maintain talent pipelines to meet current and future hiring needs. Develop an understanding of market trends, candidate availability, and salary benchmarking within the sector.
• Candidate Management & Delivery: Screen, qualify, and shortlist candidates against defined role requirements. Manage candidate applications and progress through the Applicant Tracking System (ATS), ensuring accurate and up‑to‑date records. Coordinate interviews and maintain effective communication with candidates throughout the recruitment process. Provide timely, constructive feedback to candidates in a professional manner. Initiate and nurture strong candidate relationships to enhance engagement and retention.
• Stakeholder & Process Management: Partner effectively with hiring managers and internal teams to deliver recruitment requirements. Support the recruitment and selection process, ensuring a positive and efficient experience for all stakeholders. Understand and contribute to achieving agreed KPIs and recruitment targets. Support referral programmes and proactively identify new talent opportunities.
• Continuous Improvement & Team Contribution: Contribute to team meetings and share market insights and best practices. Support continuous improvement of recruitment processes and service delivery. Ensure a consistently high standard of candidate and client experience at all times.

Key Skills & Experience

• Experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, or resourcing (in‑house or agency).
• Strong resourcing and candidate engagement skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Organised with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Familiarity with ATS systems and recruitment tools.
• A proactive, results‑driven mindset with a focus on delivering against targets.

What We Offer

• 25 days holiday
• Sickness Scheme
• Pension enrolment after 3 months service
• GP Wellbeing Scheme

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, colour, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability.