Talent Acquisition Specialist in York

Jo Holdsworth Recruitment are delighted to be partnering exclusively with a fast-growing, innovative organisation who are looking to appoint a Talent Acquisition Manager to join their team. This is a rare opportunity to step into a role where you’ll have real ownership, influence, and the freedom to shape how recruitment is delivered. You’ll be joining a purpose-led organisation within the healthcare sector, one that is continuing to invest in its people, technology, and future.

Based on the outskirts of Leeds, this business offers a genuinely friendly and positive culture, alongside exciting growth plans that make this an exciting time to join. They’re at an exciting stage of growth, expanding their reach and evolving how they attract and retain talent. As a result, they’re looking for a confident, experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist who can take full ownership of the recruitment function while also contributing to wider strategic projects. This isn’t a “process-only” role. It’s a chance to build, improve, and leave your mark.

The ideal candidate will bring experience recruiting internally within an SME setting and be comfortable managing high-volume hiring, particularly for junior to mid-level positions.

• You’ll manage the full recruitment lifecycle end-to-end, while also playing a key role in shaping talent strategy and employer brand.
• Managing end-to-end recruitment across a variety of roles, ensuring a seamless and positive candidate experience from initial contact through to onboarding.
• Acting as a key point of contact for candidates, providing clear communication, feedback, and a professional, engaging journey throughout the hiring process.
• Partnering closely with hiring managers to understand needs and deliver effective hiring solutions.
• Creating engaging job adverts and attraction campaigns across multiple platforms.
• Collaborating with marketing to develop compelling content for the careers site and social channels to strengthen employer brand.
• Driving improvements in recruitment processes, tools, and ways of working.
• Supporting wider employer branding initiatives to help the business stand out in a competitive market.
• Using data and insights to refine and improve hiring outcomes.
• Getting involved in broader talent and people projects as the business grows.

• This role needs someone who is both strategic and hands-on—someone who enjoys delivery but also wants to influence and improve.
• Strong end-to-end recruitment experience (ideally in an in-house environment).
• Confidence managing multiple roles and stakeholders in a fast-paced setting.
• A strong focus on candidate experience and delivering a high-quality recruitment journey.
• The ability to build relationships and challenge where needed.
• A proactive mindset with ideas on how things can be done better.
• Excellent communication skills, particularly when it comes to writing engaging content.
• A genuine interest in being part of a growing business where you can make an impact.

• Real autonomy to shape recruitment processes and strategy.
• A growing business where your input will be visible and valued.
• A blend of delivery and strategic project work.
• A supportive, people-focused culture.
• Strong benefits package including bonus, enhanced pension, generous annual leave, and wellbeing support.
• Clear opportunity to develop and grow as the business continues to scale.

Due to the amount of response we receive, unfortunately we are not able to give feedback to individuals, if you have not heard back within 5 days please assume that you have not been successful for the role you have applied for.

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