Talent Acquisition Partner in Birmingham

Islamic Relief Worldwide (IRW) is a faith-based humanitarian relief and development organisation working to save and transform the lives of some of the world’s most vulnerable people. Established in 1984, with an active presence in over 45 countries, we strive to make the world a better and fairer place for those affected by poverty, conflict and natural disasters.

IRW’s People & Culture Division is recruiting for the position of Talent Acquisition Partner to its dynamic team, based out of its offices in Birmingham, UK. The organisation currently operates to a hybrid working model.

Reporting to the Recruitment Manager, the Talent Acquisition Partner is responsible for managing the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle, proactively sourcing and attracting global top-tier talent across multiple channels, and maintaining strong relationships with hiring managers, networks, agencies and candidates. The role holder will support employer branding, data management, and recruitment analytics, ensuring all activity aligns with the IRW Recruitment Policy and contributes to wider divisional objectives.

The successful candidate must have:

• CIPD Level 5 (or working towards) or equivalent qualification. Significant relevant recruitment experience will be considered in lieu of formal qualification.
• Significant in‑house recruitment experience, ideally within a large or complex organisation, with a proven track record of managing end‑to‑end hiring processes and engaging effectively with hiring managers, candidates, and external partners.
• Prior experience in talent acquisition or recruitment, with a proven record of sourcing and hiring top talent.
• Solid knowledge and experience with LinkedIn recruiter, job boards and Boolean searches.
• Ability to prioritise and work efficiently under pressure and subject to changing priorities; proven experience of managing multiple projects, meeting deadlines and using judgment and initiative in problem resolution, and attention to detail to ensure high quality in one’s work.
• Proven track record of providing high‑quality service delivery, continuous improvement, effective performance, and service development.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, communication and English (written and spoken) skills and proven ability to record information accurately.
• Able to work on own initiative with awareness of boundaries, escalating issues in a timely manner.
• Data protection awareness and GDPR compliance.
• Excellent levels of computer literacy including Microsoft Office applications and proficiency with applicant tracking systems, recruitment software and HR Systems.

If you are talented, reliable, service‑minded, resilient and a highly motivated professional looking for a meaningful career, with a strong commitment to IRW’s mission and values of sincerity, excellence, compassion, social justice and custodianship, please apply by completing our online application form.

Interviews are expected to take place on an ongoing basis until a suitable appointment is made. We therefore may close the advert sooner than the advertised date.

Any employment with Islamic Relief will be subject to the following checks:

• screening clearance
• proof of eligibility to live and work within the UK
• receipt of satisfactory references

We are only able to accept applications from candidates who are eligible to work in the UK. We are unable to progress applications which would require sponsorship.

IRW is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom IRW engages. IRW expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation. All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records checks. IRW also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.

In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Islamic Relief is an equal opportunities employer.