Talent Acquisition Specialist, Sourcing - Swedish/Norwegian/Danish Speaker in Manchester

Company Description Ramboll is a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company. As a foundation‑owned people company, founded in Denmark, we believe that the purpose of sustainable change is to create a thriving world for both nature and people. Our history is rooted in a clear vision of how a responsible company should act and being open and curious is a cornerstone of our culture. Ramboll in the United Kingdom and Ireland has a proven track record of sustainable and responsible business and is a top ten engineering and environmental and sustainability consultancy in the UK, with more than 1,500 employees across 16 offices. Ramboll experts deliver innovative solutions across Buildings, Transport, Environment & Health, and Energy.

Job Description Are you service‑minded and passionate about working with people? Do you have experience in recruiting for complex global markets? Do you want to contribute to a more sustainable world? If this sounds like you or you’re curious to learn more, then this role could be the perfect opportunity. Join our Talent Acquisition Team as our new Talent Sourcing Specialist and work with us to close the gap to a sustainable future.

Your New Role As our new Talent Sourcing Specialist, you will be responsible for sourcing and screening qualified candidates for targeted positions as well as proactively building and nurturing a pipeline of skilled and diverse talent across Europe. To succeed in this role, you will ideally have experience recruiting for engineering or environmental consulting roles. Your fluent Swedish, Danish or Norwegian language skills will be essential for supporting our business across Europe. Our Talent Acquisition team is located across the UK and enjoys a blend of home and office work, with the central office based in Birmingham. We also have team members based in London, Manchester and Edinburgh, with team collaboration meet‑ups several times per year. The team consists of passionate colleagues from countries such as the UK, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, and Norway who are all looking forward to welcoming you. You will be part of a global and forward‑thinking Talent Acquisition community and will perform your job in close collaboration with your colleagues. Working as part of Ramboll’s Global Talent Acquisition organisation, you will play a critical role in defining and delivering creative recruiting strategies for complex roles that span across multiple business areas and geographies within the Ramboll Organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Interface closely with Hiring Managers to understand business needs and where external talent pipelines or pools are needed for particular geographical regions and functions.
• Leverage various sourcing channels and methods (e.g., Boolean Search) to develop a proactive and steady pipeline of qualified and diverse talent for open roles, repetitively hired roles, and niche roles by using social media, external databases, company home pages, and search via CRM, etc.
• Generate innovative ideas, leverage resources, and share information to develop effective sourcing strategies to identify the candidate profiles.
• Conduct pre‑screening phone interviews to assess candidates for needed skill sets and competencies, potential fit for current and/or future positions, and potential fit to the Ramboll culture.
• Build relationships with potential candidates through networking, employee referrals, and passive recruiting techniques including the use of social media.
• Network with external sources to continually enhance relationships, as well as maintain the company’s presence in the market.

Qualifications

• Previous recruitment experience working in a multinational company or recruitment agency preferred.
• Previous experience in Engineering, Environmental, and/or Management Consulting beneficial.
• Ability to research, interpret, and utilize competitor information.
• Strong social media skills, with the ability to create and share relevant, engaging content on LinkedIn.
• Fluency in Norwegian, Danish or Swedish essential, with strong English communication skills.
• Knowledge of social media, Recruitment Tools & Systems including LinkedIn.
• Used to delivering results against SLAs, KPIs, and team objectives.
• Ability to effectively prioritize multiple job openings under tight timelines.

What we can offer you

• Investment in your development.
• Leaders you can count on, guided by our Leadership Principles.
• Be valued for the unique person you are.
• Never be short of inspiration from colleagues, clients, and projects.
• The long‑term thinking of a foundation‑owned company.
• Flexible work environment.
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Matched pension contributions.
• Private medical cover and life assurance.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Equality, diversity, and inclusion are at the heart of what we do. At Ramboll, we believe that diversity is a strength and that different experiences and perspectives are essential to creating truly sustainable societies. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive work environment where everyone is able to flourish and reach their potential. We also know how important it is to achieve the right balance of where, when, and how much you work. At Ramboll, we offer flexibility as part of our positive and inclusive approach to work. We invite applications from candidates of all backgrounds and characteristics. As a Disability Confident Committed employer, Ramboll ensures opportunities are accessible to candidates with disabilities. Please let us know if there are any changes we could make to the application process to make it more comfortable for you.