Talent Acquisition Consultant

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Global Talent Acquisition Lead | Experienced & Corporate Hires

Talent Acquisition Consultant – Experienced Hires

Location: London

Reports to: Talent Acquisition Manager

Type: 12-month FTC (Maternity Cover)

Flexibility: 3 days in office, 2 days from home

About Phaidon International

Established in London in 2004, Phaidon International was founded with the ambition to deliver talent solutions backed by deep industry expertise. Since then, we have consistently ranked among the fastest-growing recruitment firms globally and are currently the 10th largest direct-hire agency in the world.

We partner with a wide range of businesses – from Fortune 500 companies to venture-backed start-ups – to deliver the right talent for mission-critical roles. Operating through global hubs, our consultants offer localised knowledge combined with international reach, helping clients navigate regional complexities and achieve both immediate and long-term hiring goals.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Talent Acquisition Consultant to join our London team, focusing on experienced hires. Acting as a strategic hiring partner, you will work closely with brand heads and the London office manager to deliver on key mandates and ensure a seamless recruitment process.

Core Responsibilities

• Partner with business leaders to manage experienced hire mandates across multiple business units.
• Collaborate with brand heads and the office manager to forecast hiring needs and develop strategic plans.
• Conduct market mapping and competitor analysis to influence hiring decisions.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle – from briefing and sourcing to screening, interviewing, and offer negotiation.

Experience Required

• Proven experience managing end-to-end recruitment processes, including stakeholder engagement and candidate sourcing.
• Strong ability to analyze hiring data and conduct market mapping.
• Excellent communication skills and a track record in headhunting.
• Recruitment experience is essential; prior Talent Acquisition experience is highly desirable.

What We Offer

• Flexible Hours: Start between 8:00–9:00 AM and finish between 5:00–6:00 PM.
• Hybrid Working: 3 days in the office, 2 days from home.
• Health & Wellbeing: medical, dental, and optical insurance, discounted gym memberships, “cycle to work” scheme (after completing probation), along with access to an employee assistance program (EAP) from your first day.
• Annual Leave: 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing by 1 day per year after 2 years’ service (up to 28 days).
• A collaborative and innovative environment within a global organization.

If you are interested in joining Phaidon International as a Talent Acquisition Consultant, please submit your application directly.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Temporary

Job function

Staffing and Recruiting