Bilingual Talent Sourcing Specialist

HelloKindred; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing firm specializing in marketing and technology in Newcastle upon Tyne seeks a Talent Sourcing Specialist fluent in English and an additional language. This hybrid role will involve collaborating with recruitment teams to develop sourcing strategies, maintain high-quality candidate pipelines, and ensure an excellent candidate experience. Strong communication skills and previous experience in recruitment are essential. The position is part of a diverse and inclusive environment where candidates must be authorized to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Engage with senior stakeholders about recruitment best practices.
• Deliver high-volume recruitment campaigns and niche sourcing strategies.
• Proficiently use multiple sourcing channels.

Responsibilities

• Develop sourcing strategies for talent pipeline.
• Collaborate with the recruitment team for candidate delivery.
• Act as a subject matter expert in assigned sourcing areas.
• Deliver excellent candidate experience.
• Produce data-led business updates and reports.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Market and industry intelligence

High-volume recruitment experience

Collaboration and inclusion

Sourcing direct candidates

Proficiency in MS Excel

Fluency in multiple languages

Tools

ATS

CRM

Reporting systems

Job description

HelloKindred are specialists in staffing marketing, creative and technology roles, offering a range of talent solutions that can be delivered on-site, remotely or hybrid.

Our vision is to make work accessible and people’s lives better.We do this by disrupting traditional employment barriers –connecting ambitious talent to flexible opportunities with trusted brands.

Job Description

Anticipated Contract End Date / Length:August 31, 2026 with potential to extend
Work Set Up: Hybrid, 3 days per week working from the Newcastle office, 2 days working remotely.

Our client in the global professional services industry is looking for a Talent Sourcing Specialist fluent in English and at least one other language (French, German, Spanish, Italian or Portuguese), to support hiring delivery through strategic sourcing, talent pipeline development, and close collaboration with recruitment and business stakeholders. This role partners with Recruiting and Sourcing leads, Recruitment teams, and cross-functional groups to ensure high-quality pipelines for business-critical and “always-on” hiring demand. The position plays a key role in driving sourcing strategy, maintaining candidate experience excellence, and delivering measurable resourcing outcomes.

What you will do:

• Work with Recruiting and Sourcing leads to develop sourcing strategies for assigned areas.
• Partner closely with the Recruitment team to deliver candidate pipelines aligned to business demand.
• Act as a subject matter expert in sourcing for the assigned area.
• Collaborate with the Sourcing Associate Manager, Recruitment Marketing, and Procurement teams to ensure appropriate sourcing channels and tools are in place.
• Proactively source and submit pre-qualified talent with accountability for delivery against agreed SLAs and KPIs.
• Deliver an excellent candidate experience by building and maintaining strong candidate relationships.
• Create and deliver business updates and reporting in line with defined governance requirements, producing data-led insights.
• Actively contribute to sourcing meetings, project plans, and initiatives with the wider Europe Sourcing team.
• Coach and develop team members to support capability growth.
• Apply advanced sourcing methodologies including Boolean, X-Ray, and social sourcing techniques.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage confidently with senior stakeholders on recruitment best practices.
• Ability to provide external market and industry intelligence to recruiters and stakeholders.
• Experience delivering both high-volume recruitment campaigns and niche sourcing strategies.
• Collaborative team player with a commitment to inclusion and continuous improvement.
• Proven experience sourcing direct candidates through multiple channels.
• Proficiency with MS Excel and PowerPoint, with experience using ATS, CRM, and reporting systems.
• Growth mindset with a proactive approach to professional development.
• Fluency in English and at least one additional language: French, German, Spanish,Italian or Portuguese).

Additional Information

Candidates must be legally authorized to live and work in the country the position is based in, without requiring sponsorship.

We appreciate your interest in this opportunity. Please note only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

HelloKindred is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.