Global Talent Acquisition Specialist – Growth & Impact in Gateshead

Salary of up to £35,000 (DoE) + commission

Hi, we're Northern Gas and Power. Northern Gas and Power, part of Global Procurement Group, is a global energy procurement specialist trusted by businesses ranging from growing SMEs to major international organisations. We help customers navigate a fast-moving market with confidence, securing the right energy solutions for their needs.

Joining NGP means becoming part of an ambitious international team with a strong UK base and offices across Europe, India and Dubai. You will work alongside experienced specialists across the business, using systems, insight and smart tools to support better decisions and stronger outcomes.

The opportunity:

• As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you will support the company in finding and recruiting new employees.
• You will identify, attract, screen, shortlist, and interview suitable candidates for a range of roles within our organisation.
• You will be expected to create candidate pipelines for various vacancies through networking, whilst utilising all avenues possible to attract candidates to our roles.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary up to £35,000, dependent on experience.
• Clear career progression, with training and development that supports long-term growth.
• A business that promotes from within and values specialist expertise.
• Real Living Wage employer.
• Additional December leave and access to company incentives, experiences and events.
• Company-funded Simplyhealth plan, including everyday health support and wellbeing resources.
• Lifestyle perks, including discounts and employee benefits that add value outside of work.
• Enhanced family-friendly policies, funded professional memberships and support for continued development.
• Volunteering opportunities and a genuine commitment to colleague wellbeing.
• An inclusive workplace, recognised through initiatives such as Inclusive Employers and Menopause Friendly accreditation.

What exactly will you do?

• Source candidates through online channels (e.g. professional networks and CV databases).
• Source candidates for both high volume and niche roles.
• Screen CVs and applications and update candidates on hiring processes.
• Work with hiring managers to develop an appropriate recruitment and selection process.
• Respond to applicants and support a positive candidate experience.
• Update systems accordingly.
• Provide regular reports on vacancies.
• Identify challenges and look to implement solutions.
• Interview candidates during various hiring stages, including phone, 1st and 2nd interviews and face to face interviews.
• Evaluate candidates based on their interview and assignment performance.
• Provide interview feedback, when necessary and appropriate.

What we’re looking for:

• Experience in an internal talent acquisition function (desirable).
• Excellent telephone manner.
• Exceptional communication and organisational skills.
• Experience using various interview formats (e.g. phone, structured, group).
• Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems and CV databases.
• Solid understanding of either resourcing as a standalone skill or full-cycle recruiting.
• Ability to learn quickly and to work independently to achieve deadlines and targets.

Global Procurement Group (GPG) is an equal opportunities employer committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where people are treated with fairness, dignity and respect. We aim to ensure our recruitment processes are fair, consistent, and free from bias. All applications are assessed based on skills, experience and alignment with the requirements of the role, and we strive to provide equal opportunity for all candidates at every stage of the recruitment process.