Talent Acquisition Officer in London

SII Group delivers Digital Services, IT, Engineering, and Consulting to diverse industries, enabling digital transformation through our commitment to Growth, People, and CSR. With over 16,000 professionals across 21 countries, we’re recognised as a “Great Place to Work” for fostering a high-trust culture. Our core values of Trust, Transparency, and Quality drive our work package delivery, ensuring we meet and exceed client expectations as a committed partner.

Since 2016, SII UK has supported top Aerospace & Defence, Aviation, Transportation, and Finance clients, empowering digital transformation with industry-leading engineering expertise. Let’s Tech Together is our promise to encourage innovation and teamwork. We support our engineers with development opportunities and a collaborative, inclusive environment where every voice is valued and empowered.

SII UK is seeking a TA Officer to join our growing team in London! The TA Officer will be responsible for identifying, screening and securing new hires and building the organisation's footprint. This person will be accountable for helping the business grow and following the talent acquisition strategy.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Source, screen, and qualify high-quality engineering and technical candidates aligned with business requirements, supporting them through interview preparation and offer acceptance.
• Work closely with the Business Manager to understand current and upcoming hiring needs, ensuring timely identification and engagement of suitable talent.
• Develop and execute targeted sourcing strategies to attract specialist talent across key engineering and technology domains.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified candidates through proactive market mapping, networking, and talent pooling.
• Manage candidate engagement throughout the recruitment lifecycle, ensuring a positive and professional candidate experience.
• Support workforce planning by identifying talent availability, market trends, and potential recruitment challenges.
• Maintain and promote SII’s employer brand through candidate interactions, online engagement, and professional networking platforms.
• Contribute to recruitment campaigns and hiring initiatives aligned with strategic programme and project needs.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to prioritise roles, track recruitment progress, and ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Provide regular recruitment activity updates, pipeline visibility, and KPI reporting to the Business Manager and leadership team.
• Participate in Talent Acquisition team meetings to share insights, improve sourcing approaches, and align on recruitment priorities.

Skill Required

• Proven experience in Talent Acquisition or similar role
• Experience recruiting in the defence/aerospace sector and/or engineering domain
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to thrive as part of a team
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and changing environment
• Proficient in Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and Human Resources Management Systems (HRMS)

Tasks

• Source senior-level candidates through various channels and methods
• Conduct HR interviews with candidates and support hiring managers as needed
• Report on recruitment performance metrics

BENEFITS

• Competitive Basic Salary
• 6% Employers Contribution + 6% as a salary sacrifice
• Private Medical Insurance, Life Cover and Income Protection
• 25 days holiday
• 10 days full sick pay per year
• Flexible working
• Cycle to Work & Tech Scheme
• Continuous professional development
• Corporate access to the Udemy platform

If you’re applying for a role requiring security clearance, please be aware that foreign or dual nationality is not an automatic bar, however certain posts may have restrictions which could affect those who do not have sole British nationality or who have personal connections with certain countries outside the UK.