Talent Acquisition Manager (12 Month FTC)

Location: London, two days per week in office

Salary: From £43k + 10% discretionary bonus

Level: Manager

About the Role

We are looking for a Talent Acquisition Manager to join our People Team at SMG. In this role, you will work closely with the Senior Talent Acquisition Manager to deliver high-quality hires, with a particular focus on senior-level positions. Your mission: embed sustainable, data-led, and inclusive hiring practices across the business, ensuring we attract and retain the brightest talent while building strong partnerships with senior stakeholders.

If you love variety, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and embrace change with energy, this could be your right role.

Why SMG?

At SMG, we hire for the future, which is fast-moving and changing shape. Do you have the potential to help shape our business? We’re looking for brilliant, diverse talent who want to grow with us—people who are curious, ambitious, and eager to learn, whether as specialists or across teams.

Our culture is everything. If you’re someone who stays honest, stays hungry, stays foolish, and has fun, you’ll feel right at home here.

We value those who take ownership of their growth and bring fresh perspectives. That’s why we’re committed to equity, inclusion, and building a place where everyone feels empowered to grow. At SMG, it’s not just about filling a role but building the future together.

We’re proud to be ranked the #1 Best Marketing and Media Agency and to have received World-Class accreditation from Best Companies.

• 10% discretionary bonus
• £1,800 yearly wellbeing fund (on top of your salary!)
• Free Headspace subscription
• £500 yearly “Learning Fund” for learning
• 4 extra Wellbeing Days off per year
• Summer & Winter conferences + year-round celebrations
• 4pm finishes every Friday
• Flexible and hybrid working

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Are We What You’re Looking For?

We move fast, adapt quickly, and like to challenge each other. We\’re looking for people who enjoy the buzz of change, the satisfaction of building something better, and the joy of working with a close-knit, values-driven team.

This isn’t for everyone, but if you thrive in this environment, we’d love to meet you!

A Little Bit About You

You’ll bring:

• A track record in senior-level hiring (senior manager/director+), ideally within tech, marketing, media or agency settings.
• Experience in internal recruitment or RPO environments
• Advanced headhunting & strategic sourcing skills
• Confidence partnering with senior stakeholders, including directors and board level.
• Comfortable with recruitment data – You know how to turn hiring metrics into actionable insight
• Proactive & adaptable mindset to hiring challenges

Don’t meet every single requirement? We still want to hear from you. If you believe you’d thrive in this role, your unique perspective might be just what we’re looking for.

What You’ll Be Doing

Your days will be dynamic. You might find yourself:

• Managing end-to-end hiring across the UK, with a focus on senior roles
• Building trusted relationships with hiring managers, offering coaching and strategic hiring advice
• Delivering insightful recruitment data & analytics to drive change
• Partnering with the wider people team on projects that shape our people‑first culture
• Mentoring junior team members through talent labs and workshops

Our Values:

Stay honest. Stay hungry. Stay foolish. Have fun.

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