Talent Acquisition Manager, UK Wide

Company Overview

New Directions is a well‑established recruitment agency with a turnover of £80 million, providing exceptional staffing solutions across various sectors, including Education, Social Care, Domiciliary Care, and more. With our headquarters in Cardiff and regional offices spanning the UK, we pride ourselves on our commitment to delivering outstanding service and support to our clients and candidates alike. As we continue to grow, we invite a dedicated Talent Acquisition Manager to join our team and help us attract top talent to drive our business forward.

Role Overview

As the Talent Acquisition Manager, you will play a pivotal role in sourcing and selecting candidates for New Directions Group of Companies, which includes Education, Social Care, Domiciliary Care, Checks Direct, and Lambourne House. You will also be responsible for recruiting internal staff for New Directions Holdings, covering divisions such as HR, IT, Finance, Training, Marketing, and Facilities. Your expertise in recruitment strategies will ensure we build a talented workforce that aligns with our company values and strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement effective recruitment strategies to attract high‑calibre candidates across all divisions of the New Directions Group.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to define job specifications, ensuring a clear understanding of role requirements and organisational culture.
• Manage the end‑to‑end recruitment process, including advertising vacancies, screening CV’s, conducting interviews, and coordinating assessment centres where applicable.
• Build and maintain a strong talent pipeline by leveraging various sourcing methods, including job boards, social media, LinkedIn, networking, and industry events.
• Enhance the candidate experience throughout the recruitment process, ensuring timely communication and feedback.
• Monitor recruitment metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of sourcing strategies and make data‑driven decisions for continuous improvement.
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in recruitment to ensure New Directions remains competitive in attracting top talent.
• Assist with onboarding processes to ensure seamless integration of new hires into the organisation.

Qualifications and Skills

• Proven experience in internal recruitment, preferably within a multi‑sector environment.
• Excellent social media skills with a proven ability to attract candidates via social media platforms.
• Good overview of marketing strategies and the ability to positively promote New Directions via social media platforms.
• Strong knowledge of best practices ideals in recruitment and selection.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with candidates at all levels.
• Proficient in using recruitment software and tools for applicant tracking and management.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• A proactive approach to problem‑solving and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

What we offer

• Fantastic employee benefits including:
• Health Cashback scheme
• Life Assurance of 4 × salary
• Pension
• Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• A generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising to 27 days holiday after two years’ service)
• Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave through salary sacrifice
• A day off for your birthday
• A Giving Back day – to offer your services to the local community
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme (subject to qualifying eligibility criteria)
• Cycle to Work Salary Sacrifice Scheme (subject to qualifying eligibility criteria)
• Opportunity to join our 3 % interest Christmas savings scheme
• Employee referral scheme; you can earn between £250 and £500 for each successful referral into the business
• Regular social, health and well‑being events

Why Join New Directions?

• Be part of a dynamic, forward‑thinking team within a growing company that values its employees and promotes a positive work culture.
• Opportunity for professional development and career advancement in a supportive environment.
• Contribute to meaningful work that impacts communities through the services we provide.

If you are passionate about recruitment and are eager to contribute to a thriving organisation, we would love to hear from you!

Application Process

To apply for the Talent Acquisition Manager position, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are suited for this role to kieran.mulqueen@new-directions.co.uk