Head of Talent Acquisition

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

Job summary

Une organisation bien établie au Royaume-Uni recherche un Senior Talent Acquisition Manager pour diriger la stratégie de recrutement nationale. Le rôle implique de façonner une fonction d'acquisition moderne et inclusif, de diriger une équipe, et de développer des processus d'embauche efficaces tout en mettant l'accent sur l'équité et l'inclusion.

Qualifications

• Expérience prouvée dans la direction de fonctions d'acquisition de talents.
• Passion pour le développement de l'EVP.
• Expérience approfondie des processus de recrutement et des cadres évolutifs.

Responsibilities

• Diriger la stratégie d'acquisition de talents pour le Royaume-Uni.
• Développer et intégrer des cadres de recrutement évolutifs.
• Gérer le budget d'acquisition de talents et définir des stratégies internes/externes.

Skills

Leadership

Gestion de projet

Engagement des parties prenantes

Fluence des données

Coaching

Education

Degree-educated

CIPD Level 7 or equivalent

Job description

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Salary: £70-80,000 + 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
• 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.