Early Careers Talent Acquisition Partner-12 month FTC

Early Careers Talent Acquisition Partner

Shape the Future Talent Pipeline of a Leading Professional Services Organisation

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Talent Acquisition professional to take ownership of a well-established Early Careers recruitment programme within a highly respected Professional Services environment.

Joining on a 12-month fixed-term contract to provide maternity cover, you will play a pivotal role in delivering the recruitment of graduates and school leavers across multiple business divisions. With approximately 50 hires annually and over 17,000 applications received each year, this is a high-profile, highly visible role that offers the opportunity to influence hiring decisions, partner with senior stakeholders and ensure an exceptional candidate experience throughout the recruitment journey.

This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a process-driven environment, enjoys stakeholder management and is confident managing high-volume recruitment campaigns whilst maintaining exceptional attention to detail.

As specialists in HR & Training Recruitment London, Morgan Spencer Recruitment London is delighted to be supporting this opportunity on behalf of a leading employer.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of graduate and school leaver recruitment programmes
• Manage recruitment campaigns for approximately 50 annual Early Careers hires across multiple business areas
• Oversee candidate selection processes from application through to offer stage
• Build strong relationships with hiring managers, acting as a trusted recruitment partner and advisor
• Ensure each business division follows its specific recruitment process and timeline requirements
• Manage a high-volume application process, reviewing and coordinating significant candidate volumes
• Act as the primary contact for the Thomas Assessment provider, managing the supplier relationship and assessment process
• Monitor recruitment activity through the Applicant Tracking System (ATS), ensuring accurate reporting and workflow management
• Deliver a positive and engaging candidate experience throughout the recruitment lifecycle
• Work closely with Learning & Development teams to support onboarding and track the ongoing progress of successful hires
• Collaborate with internal colleagues, including administrative support, to ensure smooth delivery of recruitment programmes
• Maintain accurate recruitment data, compliance records and reporting metrics

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous experience within Talent Acquisition, Early Careers Recruitment, Graduate Recruitment or Campus Recruitment
• Demonstrable experience managing high-volume recruitment campaigns
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the confidence to advise and influence hiring managers
• Experience working with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
• Highly organised with excellent project management and process management capabilities
• Ability to manage multiple recruitment streams simultaneously while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail
• Experience coordinating assessment-based recruitment processes would be advantageous
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Analytical mindset with the ability to track progress, reporting and recruitment outcomes
• Positive, proactive and collaborative approach to work

What's on Offer?

• Salary of £45,000 - £50,000
• Opportunity to join a respected and well-established Professional Services organisation
• High-profile role with significant stakeholder exposure
• Structured recruitment programme already in place, allowing you to focus on delivery and stakeholder engagement
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Exposure to graduate and early careers strategy within a large-scale recruitment function

About Morgan Spencer Recruitment

As London recruitment consultancy specialists, Morgan Spencer Recruitment London partners with organisations across business support, HR, training and professional services sectors. Our expertise in business services recruitment London enables us to connect high-calibre talent with exceptional employers, creating successful long‑term matches for both candidates and clients.

Morgan Spencer is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of background, identity or circumstance.

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