Talent Acquisition Manager

Key Responsibilities: Partner with engineering and business leaders to anticipate hiring needs, shape role profiles, and align recruitment strategies with business growth and technical capability requirements. Maintain oversight of all open roles and support succession planning. Own the full recruitment lifecycle—from requisition through to offer—ensuring efficient, data-driven processes. Optimise use of recruitment systems (ATS), monitor performance metrics (e.g. time-to-hire, quality-of-hire), and manage external recruiter relationships. Drive proactive sourcing through talent mapping, industry networking, and direct outreach to build pipelines of engineering talent. Champion the employer brand and ensure a consistent, high-quality candidate experience that reflects our values. Lead structured and inclusive interview processes with clear technical evaluation frameworks. Train hiring teams to ensure evidence-based decisions and compliant practices. Report on key recruitment metrics to inform decision-making. Contribute to broader People initiatives such as competency frameworks, retention strategies, and organisational design aligned with engineering growth stages. Qualifications & Experience 5+ years’ experience in talent acquisition or HR, ideally within engineering, industrial, or technical sectors. Proven ability to manage multiple recruitment streams in fast-paced or high-growth environments. Strong stakeholder management skills with experience working cross-functionally with technical and operational teams. Highly organised, data-literate, and detail-oriented with excellent communication skills. Tech-savvy and proficient with ATS and recruitment tools. Personal Attributes Proactive and solutions-focused, with a collaborative mindset. Resilient and adaptable, comfortable operating in evolving business environments. Committed to delivering a positive candidate and stakeholder experience