Head of Talent Acquisition

HPRtalent; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a dynamic Head of Talent Acquisition to shape and lead its recruitment strategy across the UK. This pivotal role offers the chance to drive innovation in talent acquisition, enhance the employer brand, and build a future-fit recruitment framework. You'll collaborate with business leaders to forecast hiring needs and refine sourcing strategies while fostering a high-performance team culture. If you're passionate about creating an inclusive and impactful talent acquisition function, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading talent acquisition in fast-paced environments.
• Strong track record of building full-cycle TA strategies.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Talent Acquisition Strategy

Leadership

Stakeholder Engagement

DE&I Initiatives

Data Analysis

Project Management

Employee Value Proposition Development

Education

Degree in HR or related field

CIPD Level 7 or equivalent

Tools

Recruitment Marketing Tools

Assessment Tools

Job description

HPRtalent West Midlands, England, United Kingdom

Head of Talent Acquisition

HPRtalent West Midlands, England, United Kingdom

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Head of Talent Acquisition

Location: West Midlands area

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.
• Qualified in SHL interviewing (A+B)

To be considered please apply by email only sending your CV to [e-mail].

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources and Other

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Manufacturing, Manufacturing, and Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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