Senior Manager Data Management in City of London

International Relocation Opportunity This role is based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. We welcome applications from exceptional Talent Acquisition professionals globally and encourage candidates interested in relocating to the UAE to apply. Relocation assistance will be provided for the successful candidate and their eligible dependents, supporting a seamless transition and successful integration into the UAE as part of a rewarding career with EDGE. Reporting To: Head of Talent Acquisition Recruiters, Talent Acquisition Specialists and Recruitment Partners (as assigned) EDGE is an advanced technology group established to develop agile, bold and disruptive solutions for defence and beyond. As part of our continued growth, we are seeking an experienced Talent Acquisition Manager to lead recruitment delivery across our International Offices and Joint Venture portfolio. The Talent Acquisition Manager – International is responsible for leading end-to-end recruitment activities across EDGE's international operations and strategic Joint Ventures. The role will act as a trusted talent advisor to business leaders, ensuring the delivery of high-quality talent pipelines, exceptional candidate experiences, and robust recruitment governance whilst supporting complex international hiring requirements. The successful candidate will oversee recruitment operations, workforce planning, sourcing strategy, executive hiring activity, and stakeholder engagement across multiple geographies whilst ensuring alignment with EDGE's Talent Acquisition Centre of Excellence standards. Talent Acquisition Delivery & Governance Lead the delivery of recruitment activities across assigned International Offices and Joint Ventures. Manage full-cycle recruitment activities from requisition approval through onboarding. Ensure compliance with all EDGE Talent Acquisition policies, procedures, governance requirements and audit controls. Drive adherence to recruitment Service Level Agreements (SLAs), ensuring delivery against agreed hiring timelines and quality metrics. Monitor recruitment activity and proactively identify risks, bottlenecks and workforce gaps. Ensure all recruitment activity is accurately documented within the Applicant Tracking System and related HR systems. Custodian of Talent Acquisition Excellence Drive execution of Talent Acquisition standards and best practices across International Offices and Joint Ventures. Oversee compliance with recruitment governance requirements including: Leverage internal talent pools, LinkedIn Recruiter, talent communities, referrals, executive search firms and targeted market mapping techniques. Support complex offer negotiations, including international relocation packages, executive compensation structures and scarce-skill recruitment scenarios. Facilitate recruitment strategy reviews, intake meetings, calibration sessions and hiring governance forums. Strategic Talent Advisory Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders on talent market trends, workforce availability, compensation positioning and competitor hiring activity. Provide workforce intelligence and talent analytics to support business decision-making. Influence hiring managers to adopt best practice assessment and selection methodologies. Partner with Human Capital Business Partners and business leaders to develop proactive talent pipelines for future hiring needs. Lead, coach and develop assigned recruiters and recruitment partners. Build a high-performance recruitment culture focused on accountability, customer service and continuous improvement. Ensure recruiting team members possess strong capability across sourcing, stakeholder management, interviewing and candidate engagement. Conduct regular performance reviews, capability assessments and development planning. Champion a culture of learning and innovation across the Talent Acquisition function. Employer Branding & Talent Attraction Support employer branding initiatives, industry partnerships, university engagement programmes and talent networking events. Represent EDGE at recruitment conferences, career fairs and industry forums where appropriate. Contribute thought leadership and market insights to enhance EDGE's talent attraction strategy. Key Performance Indicators Recruitment Delivery Quality of Hire: Successful completion of probation and hiring manager satisfaction metrics. Hiring Manager Satisfaction Score. 100% compliance with recruitment governance and audit requirements. ~ Accurate ATS data management and reporting. ~ Recruitment process adherence across all supported entities. Talent Acquisition Capability Development of talent pipelines for future workforce requirements. Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology or related discipline. Professional recruitment certification (CIPD, AIRS, LinkedIn Recruiter Certification or equivalent) preferred. 8–12 years of progressive Talent Acquisition experience. ~ Minimum 3–5 years leading recruitment teams within a complex multinational organisation. ~ Experience partnering with executive stakeholders and business leaders. Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) Talent Market Intelligence Platforms Recruitment Analytics and Reporting Executive Search Methodologies Workforce Planning Recruitment Process Design Stakeholder Management Commercial Acumen Talent Advisory Data-Driven Decision Making Leadership & Coaching Change Management This role offers the opportunity to influence talent strategy across a rapidly expanding international defence technology group.