Talent Acquisition Partner

As a Talent Acquisition Partner, you’ll play a pivotal role in building high‑performing teams, partnering closely with hiring managers and cross‑functional stakeholders to understand workforce needs, craft effective hiring strategies and deliver a best‑in‑class candidate experience. You’ll bring a strategic and proactive mindset, with the ability to balance innovative sourcing techniques with efficient, scalable hiring processes. You understand what motivates top talent and know how to engage and convert them in a competitive market. We’re ideally looking for someone who combines in‑house recruitment experience with an agency background or experience in a similar high‑volume hiring environment. You thrive in a fast‑paced setting, confidently managing multiple roles while maintaining both quality and pace. You’re highly tech‑savvy, leveraging tools and data to drive smarter, more strategic hiring decisions. You excel in dynamic environments, able to pivot quickly as priorities evolve while maintaining energy and momentum. Above all, you’re a proactive, high‑energy team player who enjoys collaborating, building relationships and making a meaningful impact.

Location: Leeds (LS15), on‑site.

What You’ll Do

• This is a full‑time in‑office role supporting a fast‑growing organisation delivering against an ambitious hiring plan and high‑volume recruitment demand.
• Partner closely with hiring managers to deeply understand current and future talent demands, translating business objectives into clear, compelling job briefs and commercially aligned sourcing strategies.
• Deliver end‑to‑end, high‑volume recruitment across multiple roles and functions, from job launch through to offer management, background checks, and successful handover to onboarding.
• Drive hiring velocity and quality by coaching and upskilling hiring managers on best‑in‑class recruitment practices, data‑led decision making, and consistent assessment standards.
• Proactively source and engage high‑calibre active and passive talent using a wide range of channels, including LinkedIn, job boards, referrals, direct outreach, and industry networks, with a strong focus on conversion and time‑to‑hire.
• Collaborate with People team to strengthen employer brand presence and deliver targeted recruitment marketing initiatives that attract top talent at scale.
• Ensure all recruitment activity is compliant with employment legislation, internal governance, and risk standards, while maintaining a pragmatic, commercial approach.

What You’ll Bring

• Proven experience managing high‑volume recruitment at pace, without compromising quality or stakeholder trust.
• The ability to prioritise, move fast, and deliver consistently against hiring plans and KPIs.
• A creative, commercially minded approach, leveraging technology and AI to improve sourcing, screening, and efficiency.
• Adaptability and resilience, thriving in a dynamic, changeable environment with significant growth ahead.
• Working knowledge of ATS platforms; Workday experience is advantageous.
• Strong capability across recruitment administration, including drafting offer letters and coordinating background checks.
• Confident stakeholder management and a collaborative, delivery‑focused mindset.

What We Can Offer You

• A generous annual leave entitlement plus a personal leave entitlement.
• Private Health Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 confidential support on relationships, bereavement, finances).
• Life Insurance.
• Company pension scheme, with an uncapped 5% employer contribution.
• Generous Parental Leave Program.
• Paid Volunteer Leave Days.
• Public Holiday Exchange Scheme.
• Talent Referral Programme – get rewarded for referring a friend to join our team!
• Cyclescheme, a salary sacrifice to treat yourself to a bike.