Junior Talent Acquisition Associate - 2-Year Contract

Man Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mankind days

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Man Group in London is seeking a Talent Acquisition Associate for a 24-month fixed-term contract to support the team in delivering high-quality hiring solutions while learning the fundamentals of the process.

You will help source and engage candidates, support hiring managers, and ensure a positive candidate experience while leveraging a tech-enabled, candidate-centric, and cost-aware approach.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of talent acquisition experience; ideally as a coordinator/junior recruiter, with a strong willingness to learn and develop.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office tools (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook) and a willingness to learn applicant tracking systems and sourcing platforms.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively with guidance.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a professional and approachable manner.
• A self-starter with a curious and growth-oriented attitude, eager to take initiative and learn.

Responsibilities

• Learn to use applicant tracking systems (ATS), such as Greenhouse, to track candidates, update data, and manage workflows.
• Support reporting needs by maintaining accurate data in the ATS and learning to pull basic reports for the team.
• Assist in writing and posting job descriptions under supervision, ensuring they are inclusive and engaging.
• Conduct initial outreach to candidates via platforms like LinkedIn or job boards, learning how to represent the organization professionally.
• Begin building a pipeline of candidates for junior-level roles by learning sourcing techniques and tools.
• Conduct basic CV reviews and flag potential matches for open roles to senior team members.
• Support candidate communication by scheduling interviews, sending confirmations, and providing status updates.
• Work closely with hiring managers, under the guidance of senior team members, to understand role requirements and job expectations.
• Begin participating in intake meetings with managers to observe and learn how to define hiring needs effectively.
• Learn to use applicant tracking systems (ATS), such as Greenhouse, to track candidates, update data, and manage workflows.
• Support reporting needs by maintaining accurate data in the ATS and learning to pull basic reports for the team.
• Learn and adopt best practices for embedding DE&I principles into sourcing and candidate evaluation.
• Assist in sourcing diverse talent under the guidance of senior team members.
• Focus on direct sourcing and internal talent pools to minimize reliance on external recruitment agencies.

Skills

Sourcing platforms

Candidate screening

ATS experience

Microsoft Office

Tools

Greenhouse

Job description

Man Group in London is seeking a Talent Acquisition Associate for a 24-month fixed-term contract to support the team in delivering high-quality hiring solutions while learning the fundamentals of the process.

You will help source and engage candidates, support hiring managers, and ensure a positive candidate experience while leveraging a tech-enabled, candidate-centric, and cost-aware approach.