Head of Talent Acquisition

JR United Kingdom; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Royal Leamington Spa is seeking an experienced Head of Talent Acquisition to develop and lead its national recruitment strategy. You will oversee talent acquisition delivery across multiple locations and have the opportunity to shape an inclusive and high-impact recruiting function. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in managing talent acquisition in fast-paced environments, with a degree and relevant HR certifications.

Benefits

Car allowance

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading talent acquisition functions in fast-paced, multi-site environments.
• Strong track record of building and owning full-cycle TA strategies.
• Experience in developing hiring tools and recruitment processes.

Responsibilities

• Own and lead the full Talent Acquisition strategy for the UK.
• Develop scalable, future-fit recruitment frameworks.
• Partner with business leaders to forecast hiring needs.

Skills

Leadership and coaching

Stakeholder engagement

Data fluency

Building recruitment frameworks

Education

Degree-educated with HR/Talent certifications (CIPD Level 7 or equivalent)

Job description

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Head of Talent Acquisition, Royal Leamington Spa

Client: HPRtalent

Location: Royal Leamington Spa, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 2

Posted: 26.08.2025

Expiry Date: 10.10.2025

Job Description:

Head of Talent Acquisition

Location: Midlands area

Salary: £65-75,000 + 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 a consistent 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 third-party recruitment providers.
• Embed equity, diversity, and 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 the best in the market.
• 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 to 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.
• Track record in project and change management, including leading TA transformation programmes.