Head of Talent Acquisition

High Profile Resourcing Ltd; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Manager for Talent Acquisition to lead a transformative recruitment strategy. This pivotal role offers the opportunity to shape a modern, inclusive TA function, elevate the employer brand, and build a future-fit recruitment strategy. You will collaborate with senior leadership and external partners, ensuring a seamless candidate experience while driving high performance across the team. If you are passionate about talent attraction and want to make a significant impact in a purpose-led organization, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading talent acquisition in fast-paced environments.
• Strong leadership and coaching skills to inspire a team of professionals.

Responsibilities

• Own and lead the full Talent Acquisition strategy for the UK.
• Develop scalable recruitment frameworks ensuring consistency and quality.

Skills

Talent Acquisition Strategy

Stakeholder Management

Leadership Skills

Data Fluency

DE&I Initiatives

Project Management

Education

Degree in HR or related field

CIPD Level 7 or equivalent

Tools

Recruitment Marketing Tools

Assessment Tools

Job description

Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition

Location: Solihull, West Midlands

Salary: £70-79,000 + car allowance + benefits

A well-established and market leading UK-based organisation is seeking an experienced and driven Senior Talent Acquisition Manager to develop, lead and evolve its national recruitment strategy. This is a pivotal role within the HR leadership team, overseeing talent acquisition delivery and innovation across multiple UK locations.

This is a rare opportunity to create and lead a modern, inclusive, and high-impact TA function in a purpose-led, growth-focused organisation. You'll have the space to shape strategy, elevate employer brand, and build a recruitment strategy that is fit for the future.

The Opportunity

As Senior Manager Talent Acquisition, you will:

• Own and lead the full Talent Acquisition strategy for the UK, aligning it to wider HR and organisational goals.
• Develop and embed scalable, future-fit recruitment frameworks that ensure consistency, compliance, and quality across all hiring activity.
• Craft and evolve a compelling Employee Value Proposition (EVP) that resonates with key talent segments and differentiates the organisation in the market.
• Partner with business leaders to forecast hiring needs and proactively shape the talent pipeline.
• Lead, coach, and inspire a team of Talent Acquisition professionals, driving high performance and one consistent voice across the candidate journey.
• Shape and refine sourcing strategies, building robust talent pools for critical roles.
• Create assessment tools for all levels of the organisation
• Oversee recruitment marketing and employer branding initiatives, working closely with internal communications and marketing.
• Continuously evaluate and improve recruitment processes and tools for efficiency, inclusion, and a seamless candidate experience.
• Act as a trusted advisor on all things talent attraction, bringing market insights, trends, and benchmarking to the table.
• Own the TA budget and define make-or-buy strategies; manage agency partnerships and external suppliers.
• Create meaningful partnerships with 3rd party recruitment providers
• Embed equity, diversity & inclusion across all hiring practices, from attraction to selection.

What You’ll Bring

• Degree-educated, with professional HR/Talent certifications (CIPD Level 7 or equivalent desirable).
• Proven experience leading talent acquisition functions in fast-paced, multi-site environments (FMCG, engineering, retail, hospitality, manufacturing, logistics or similar sectors).
• Worked in fast paced environments which have high expectations of hiring the best in the market
• Strong track record of building and owning full-cycle TA strategies that drive business outcomes.
• Experience in managing external contracts for contingent workforce.
• Strong leadership and coaching skills
• Influential stakeholder management skills
• Experience of developing hiring tools which identifies high potential talent
• Deep experience developing recruitment processes and scalable frameworks.
• A passion for storytelling and EVP development that brings an employer brand to life.
• Strong data fluency – using insights to measure and enhance performance and candidate experience.
• Experience collaborating with external partners
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Experience with DE&I initiatives embedded across the hiring lifecycle.
• Strategic mindset with a hands-on, pragmatic leadership style.
• Track record in project and change management, including leading TA transformation programmes.
• Qualified in SHL interviewing (A+B)

Internal & External Collaboration

You will work closely with:

• Senior HR and business leadership
• Functional heads across all departments
• Marketing and communications
• External recruitment partners, job boards, and sourcing tech providers