Talent Specialist in Milton Keynes

Talent Specialist – Make Recruitment Happen!
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000
Location: Milton Keynes
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–5:30pm
Job Type: Full-time | Permanent
Ready to take recruitment to the next level?
Are you a proactive, people-focused recruitment professional who loves finding great people, building relationships and making things happen? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same, and enjoy thinking outside the box to find the perfect talent?
If so, this could be the perfect next step in your career!
We're recruiting a People & Talent Specialist to join our client's HR team, where you'll play a key role in attracting top talent, supporting business growth and delivering an outstanding candidate experience from first contact to first day and beyond.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced internal recruiter who wants to take ownership, influence recruitment strategy and bring fresh ideas to the table. You'll have the opportunity to shape recruitment processes, build strong relationships across the business and make a real impact on how talent is attracted and retained.
What will you be doing?
You'll take ownership of the full recruitment lifecycle, combining hands-on recruitment with resource planning, stakeholder management and continuous improvement.
Your responsibilities will include:
End-to-End Recruitment – Managing vacancies for permanent employees and contractors, from understanding hiring needs and advertising roles through to screening, interviewing, candidate testing and offers.
Building Relationships – Partnering with hiring managers and stakeholders across the business to understand their requirements, anticipate future needs and deliver the right talent at the right time.
Finding the Best Talent – Actively sourcing and headhunting candidates through online job boards, LinkedIn and other creative channels, particularly for those harder-to-fill vacancies.
Employer Branding – Working alongside the Marketing Manager to create engaging recruitment content, promote vacancies and showcase new starters across social media and LinkedIn.
Resource Planning & Reporting – Leading weekly Resource Planning and Field Resource Meetings, identifying upcoming recruitment needs and producing m...