Head of Talent Acquisition

JR United Kingdom; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Une organisation bien établie au Royaume-Uni recherche un Responsable de l'Acquisition de Talents. Ce poste stratégique requiert une expérience avérée dans la direction de fonctions d'acquisition de talents au sein d'environnements dynamiques. Le candidat idéal aura la capacité de façonner la stratégie, d'améliorer l'image de marque de l'employeur et de superviser les processus d'acquisition de talents dans plusieurs sites au Royaume-Uni.

Qualifications

• Expérience prouvée dans des fonctions d'acquisition de talents.
• Connaissance des initiatives DE&I dans le cycle de recrutement.
• Compétences avérées en gestion de projets et transformation TA.

Responsibilities

• Diriger la stratégie d'acquisition de talents au Royaume-Uni.
• Développer et mettre en œuvre des cadres de recrutement évolutifs.
• Coacher et inspirer une équipe de professionnels de l’acquisition de talents.

Skills

Leadership

Data fluency

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Education

Degree-educated

CIPD Level 7 or equivalent

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Head of Talent Acquisition, Milton Keynes

Client: HPRtalent

Location: Midlands area

Job Category: Other

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

Job Description:

Head of Talent Acquisition

Location: Midlands area

Salary: £70-80,000 + car allowance + benefits

A well-established and market-leading UK-based organization 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 organization. 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 organizational 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 organization 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 a consistent candidate journey.
• Shape and refine sourcing strategies, building robust talent pools for critical roles.
• Create assessment tools for all levels of the organization.
• 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 third-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).
• Experience in fast-paced environments with high expectations of hiring top talent.
• Strong track record of building and owning full-cycle TA strategies that drive business outcomes.
• Experience managing external contracts for contingent workforce.
• Strong leadership and coaching skills.
• Experience developing hiring tools that identify 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.
• Proven track record in project and change management, including leading TA transformation programs.