Talent Partner in Swindon

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week

Join Connect2Swindon as a Talent Partner and play a key role in delivering high-quality recruitment solutions. This is a fantastic opportunity to build strong client relationships, manage end-to-end recruitment processes, and contribute to a growing, fast-paced environment.

Who we are

Connect2Swindon is part of Commercial Services Group (CSG), providing recruitment and workforce solutions to Swindon Borough Council. As part of CSG, we deliver high-quality, flexible recruitment services that support public sector organisations with their workforce needs, ensuring efficiency, compliance and exceptional service delivery.

Why this role matters

This role is central to ensuring Swindon Borough Council has access to the right talent at the right time. You will act as a trusted partner to hiring managers, delivering a seamless recruitment service while maintaining compliance, managing candidate pipelines, and supporting workforce planning across a range of roles.

What you'll be doing:

• Build strong relationships with hiring managers, understanding their workforce needs and recruitment challenges
• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes including sourcing, screening, and onboarding candidates
• Advertise roles and utilise search techniques to attract high-quality candidates
• Review CVs and submit suitable candidates through internal systems and client portals
• Coordinate interviews, gather feedback and manage offer and placement processes
• Ensure all compliance and legal requirements are met before candidates start assignments
• Maintain regular contact with candidates and agency workers, ensuring strong engagement and retention
• Manage vacancies through CRM systems, ensuring data accuracy and reporting
• Collaborate with external agency supply chain partners where required
• Provide ongoing support and aftercare to both clients and candidates to ensure successful placements

What we’re looking for:

• Experience working within a recruitment agency or managed service environment
• Strong understanding of recruitment processes and candidate sourcing methods
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders at all levels
• Good knowledge of compliance and legislation within recruitment (e.g. AWR, IR35, H&S)
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence and manage expectations
• Experience using recruitment CRM systems and Microsoft Office tools
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with strong attention to detail

What you’ll get in return:

• Salary of £28,500 + Commission
• 25 days annual leave, plus your birthday off
• Life assurance cover (4x salary)
• Additional benefits including retail and gym discounts, health cash plan and cycle to work scheme
• Volunteer days and access to a comprehensive wellbeing programme
• Tailored learning and development support with real opportunities to progress

Why CSG

Commercial Services Group is the UK’s largest local authority owned trading company generating over £800 million in revenue and supporting 16,000 education and public sector customers worldwide. With more than 1,800 employees across the UK, France, Dubai and Bangkok we are working towards becoming the global leader in education and public sector solutions. We are expanding rapidly with annual growth of around 25 percent supported by a blend of organic development, acquisitions and strategic partnerships. Our 33 trading businesses deliver a wide range of services including education management, IT, HR, legal, energy procurement and supplies. CSG is wholly owned by local authorities, and a significant proportion of our profits is reinvested into frontline public services. Over £77 million has already been returned reflecting our commitment to combining commercial performance with meaningful social impact.

Inclusion and Accessibility

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We encourage applications from suitably qualified people of all backgrounds. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our application and interview process please let us know if you require any.