Talent Acquisition Partner

Location: Manchester - 2 days a week in the Spinningfields Office

The Escode Division

Escode, a global leader in software escrow solutions and part of NCC Group, is dedicated to protecting businesses from unforeseen disruptions. We ensure that business-critical software applications and source code are safe, secure, and always available. As a trusted intermediary for some of the world’s best-known brands, we safeguard access to vital code and digital assets, ensuring business continuity and the protection of software investments.

With over 40 years of experience, Escode pioneered the software escrow category in 1988, recognising the growing technology dependence of businesses and the need for a safety mechanism. We are proud to set industry standards and shape its direction, providing unparalleled expertise and reliability.

The Opportunity:

You will be responsible for managing the end-to-end recruitment process to attract, engage, and hire top talent. This role partners closely with hiring managers and the HR teams to deliver a seamless candidate experience. You will support the development and execution of our talent acquisition and employee branding strategies.

Key accountabilities:

• Lead end‑to‑end recruitment processes, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and offers.
• Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements and build effective hiring strategies.
• Source talent through job boards, social media, networking, and proactive outreach.
• Support EVP promotion through recruitment marketing, social content, and candidate engagement.
• Manage external agency relationships, including terms, performance, and compliance with standards.
• Ensure all recruitment activity complies with labour laws and internal policies.
• Track key hiring metrics and provide insights to drive continuous improvement.
• Use ATS and HR systems to manage candidate data and optimise workflows.

Functional and technical skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience in recruitment or talent acquisition, ideally in a global environment.
• Strong sourcing skills and knowledge of recruitment best practices.
• Experience developing or supporting employer value propositions (preferred).
• Familiarity with employment laws and compliance standards.
• Proficient with ATS platforms and recruitment tools.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational and time‑management capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced setting.
• Detail‑oriented with a data‑driven approach.
• Collaborative, customer‑focused mindset.

About your application

We review every application received and will get in touch if your skills and experience match what we’re looking for. If you don’t hear back from us within 10 days, please don’t be too disappointed – we may keep your CV on our database for any future vacancies and we would encourage you to keep an eye on our career opportunities as there may be other suitable roles. If you do not want us to retain your details, please email global.ta@nccgroup.com. All personal data is held in accordance with the NCC Group Privacy Policy.

We are committed to diversity and flexibility in the workplace. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you during the application process, please tell us at any stage. Please note that this role involves mandatory pre-employment background checks due to the nature of the work NCC Group does. To apply, you must be willing and able to undergo the vetting process. This role being advertised will be subject to BS7858 screening as a mandatory requirement.