Talent Acquisition Partner (12 month FTC)

As Talent Acquisition Partner, you will be instrumental in shaping Global Switch’s talent strategy by proactively sourcing, engaging, and securing high‑calibre candidates for critical and future roles. Leveraging advanced sourcing techniques, market intelligence, and digital tools, you will build and maintain robust talent pipelines with a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. You will champion an exceptional candidate experience, act as a credible ambassador for the employer brand, and collaborate closely with Group HR, Hiring Managers, and cross‑functional partners to align recruitment efforts with business objectives.

Through data‑driven insights, operational excellence, and continuous improvement, you will drive recruitment effectiveness, support strategic workforce planning, and uphold the highest standards of professionalism and ethical hiring. Your consultative approach, stakeholder influence, and commitment to innovation will ensure Global Switch attracts and retains the talent needed to power the digital world.

Key Responsibilities:

• Spearheading direct sourcing initiatives using LinkedIn Recruiter (Boolean searches), employee referrals, and curated talent communities to identify and engage high‑potential candidates.
• Building and nurturing strategic talent pipelines for critical and future roles, with a strong emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).
• Using LinkedIn Insights to analyse market trends, talent availability, and competitor activity to inform sourcing strategies and workforce planning.
• Partnering with Hiring Managers to define sourcing priorities and proactively address future talent needs.
• Ensuring a seamless and engaging candidate experience throughout the recruitment lifecycle from initial outreach to onboarding.
• Collaborating with marketing to promote a positive and inclusive employer brand across digital platforms and candidate touchpoints.
• Working in close partnership with other Talent Acquisition Partners, HR Business Partners, and Hiring Managers to align recruitment efforts with business goals.
• Co‑developing tailored sourcing strategies to improve time‑to‑hire, quality of hire, and candidate fit.
• Supporting robust screening and shortlisting processes to ensure candidates meet both technical requirements and cultural alignment with Global Switch values.
• Maintaining accurate and up‑to‑date records in our Applicant Tracking System (ATS), to ensure compliance, reporting accuracy, and process efficiency.
• Utilising digital tools and sourcing platforms to track candidate engagement, pipeline health, and recruitment metrics.
• Monitoring recruitment performance and market trends to identify opportunities for process optimisation and strategy refinement.

About you

You’re a proactive and strategic Talent Acquisition professional who excels at finding, engaging, and securing exceptional talent. With strong sourcing capabilities, market insight, and a deep commitment to diversity and inclusion, you know how to build high‑quality talent pipelines that support both current and future business needs. You thrive in a fast‑paced, stakeholder‑focused environment, acting as a trusted advisor to Hiring Managers while delivering an outstanding candidate experience. Data‑driven, innovative, and highly organised, you use insights, technology, and best practices to improve recruitment outcomes, strengthen employer brand impact, and contribute to long‑term workforce planning. Above all, you bring professionalism, credibility, and a passion for ethical, high‑quality hiring.

Key Requirements:

• Proficient in using LinkedIn Recruiter (Boolean searches), employee referrals, and talent communities to identify and engage high‑potential candidates.
• Proven ability to build and sustain diverse talent pipelines for both immediate and future hiring needs.
• Skilled in using market intelligence tools (e.g., LinkedIn Insights) to inform sourcing strategies and anticipate workforce trends.
• Consultative mindset, offering stakeholders tailored advice on sourcing best practices and talent availability.
• Collaborative in co‑designing sourcing strategies to optimise hiring outcomes.
• Skilled in utilising digital tools to monitor candidate engagement, pipeline health, and recruitment metrics.

About Global Switch

You might not know it, but you use a data centre like Global Switch every day. Whether you\’re browsing the web, streaming, playing a game, or simply making a purchase, you are relying on data centres around the world. Global Switch is a trusted name in the industry, with over 20 years of experience and a commitment to long‑term partnerships and sustainability.

We value excellence and teamwork, and we always strive to deliver the best customer service and satisfaction. We are a team of skilled and passionate professionals, proud of who we are and what we do. Joining us means becoming part of a team that values learning and growth.

As an equal‑opportunity employer, Global Switch is committed to providing a working culture that values diversity and inclusion and is committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a barrier‑free recruitment process and working environment.