Talent Acquisition Specialist

Are you passionate about connecting people with the right opportunities and building strong talent pipelines for the future? We’re looking for a proactive and people-focused Talent Acquisition Officer to join our HR team and play a key role in shaping the growth of our business. At our core, we live by our values: we’re Solutions Driven, proud of our Heritage, committed to Integrity, always Forward Thinking, and we build Trust in everything we do. These values shape how we work, how we recruit, and how we grow – and we’re looking for someone who shares them. What you’ll be doing Taking ownership of the full recruitment cycle, from vacancy brief to onboarding, with a focus on solutions-driven hiring. Partnering with hiring managers to understand requirements and develop recruitment strategies built on trust and collaboration. Writing and advertising job posts across a variety of channels to attract diverse and high-quality talent. Screening candidates through CV reviews, telephone or video pre-interviews, ensuring a fair and inclusive process. Coordinating interviews and supporting managers with effective selection methods Preparing Offer letters and Contract using SDworx Proactively sourcing candidates through job boards, social media, networking, and events, applying a forward-thinking approach to reach untapped talent pools. Building strong talent pipelines that respect our heritage while supporting future growth. Acting as a brand ambassador at careers fairs, networking events, and industry forums, promoting our reputation for integrity and trust. Using our ATS (Talos 360) to ensure recruitment activity is accurate, compliant, and well-documented. Staying up to date with UK employment law, GDPR, and best practice to ensure every process is legally compliant and ethically sound. What we’re looking for Previous experience in Talent Acquisition, Recruitment, or a similar role. CIPD qualified (desirable) Proven experience managing full-cycle recruitment across multiple UK locations. Strong communication skills with the ability to build positive, trusting relationships at all levels. Knowledge of UK employment law, GDPR, and recruitment best practices. Highly organised with excellent time management skills. Confidence using ATS systems (ideally Talos 360) and Microsoft Office packages. A clean UK driving licence (essential for travel to different sites and events). What you’ll bring A solutions-driven mindset with a creative approach to sourcing and recruitment. Respect for our heritage, combined with the ability to think innovatively about the future. A strong sense of integrity, ensuring fairness and transparency throughout the hiring process. A forward-thinking attitude, open to new ideas and ways of working. The ability to build and maintain trusting relationships with candidates, colleagues, and stakeholders. Curiosity, inclusivity, and the drive to deliver a first-class candidate experience. Able to balance attention to detail with the bigger picture. Why join us? Basic salary of £33,000 pa with an OTE £66,000 uncapped (based on commission) Hybrid or remote working options, depending on your location. Company car for business travel. 33 days’ holiday (including bank holidays). Pension scheme and family-friendly policies. Discounted gym membership to support your wellbeing. Be part of a supportive and forward-thinking HR team. Opportunity to shape recruitment strategies and influence future growth. Clear career pathways towards HR Manager, HR Director, or specialist HR roles