Senior Sourcing Specialist in Manchester

At Moody's, we unite the brightest minds to turn today’s risks into tomorrow’s opportunities. We do this by striving to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome to be who they are—with the freedom to exchange ideas, think innovatively, and listen to each other and customers in meaningful ways. Moody’s is transforming how the world sees risk. As a global leader in ratings and integrated risk assessment, we’re advancing AI to move from insight to action—enabling intelligence that not only understands complexity but responds to it. We decode risk to unlock opportunity, helping our clients navigate uncertainty with clarity, speed, and confidence.

We are seeking candidates who model our values: invest in every relationship, lead with curiosity, champion diverse perspectives, turn inputs into actions, and uphold trust through integrity.

Skills & Competencies

• 2 - 6 years of experience in talent sourcing, preferably in an agency or Fortune 500 company
• Proven ability to source for both technical (engineering, IT, data science) and non-technical (finance, operations, HR) roles
• Strong proficiency in LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, and other sourcing tools and databases
• Experience sourcing talent in the UK and Lithuanian market is highly preferred
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple sourcing projects simultaneously
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and nurture relationships with passive candidates
• Results-oriented mindset with a track record of meeting or exceeding sourcing KPIs and SLAs
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with recruiters and hiring managers

Preferred Skills

• Experience with AI-powered sourcing tools and applicant tracking systems (ATS)
• Knowledge of diversity sourcing strategies and inclusive hiring practices
• Familiarity with market mapping and competitive intelligence techniques

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively identify, engage, and build pipelines of passive candidates for various roles, including technical and non-technical positions
• Utilize LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean searches, job boards, AI-powered sourcing tools, and other platforms to source top talent
• Partner closely with recruiters and hiring managers to understand job requirements, market trends, and sourcing strategies
• Develop and execute creative sourcing strategies
• Maintain and update candidate pipelines in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to ensure accurate and timely tracking of sourcing activities
• Conduct initial outreach and screening of candidates, assessing qualifications, interest, and availability
• Meet and exceed key performance indicators (KPIs) and service level agreements (SLAs), such as response rates, candidate engagement metrics, and pipeline conversion
• Stay up to date with industry best practices, sourcing technologies, and market trends to continuously refine sourcing techniques

About The Team

Our Talent Attraction team is responsible for identifying, engaging, and hiring top talent to support Moody’s growth across the globe. We contribute to Moody’s by building strong and diverse talent pipelines across key business areas and enhancing our employer brand to attract high-quality candidates. By joining our team, you will be part of exciting work in talent sourcing and recruitment across the EMEA region, supporting multiple business units and helping shape the future of Moody’s workforce.

Moody’s is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.