Senior Client Business Partner

JR United Kingdom; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Client Business Partner to deliver complex workforce solutions. In this dynamic role, you will collaborate closely with hiring managers, mentor team members, and design recruitment strategies that align with business objectives. You will ensure a strong diverse talent pipeline while managing client relationships and meeting KPIs. Join a global leader in workforce solutions that values its people and fosters a diverse and inclusive community. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Annual Leave

Pension Scheme

Health & Wellbeing Benefits

Family-Friendly Support

Extra Benefits

Qualifications

• Several years’ experience in RPO or internal talent acquisition teams.
• Knowledge of the Defence industry is essential.

Responsibilities

• Partner with hiring managers to define job requirements and recruitment strategies.
• Track and analyze recruitment metrics to improve strategies.

Skills

Talent Acquisition

Stakeholder Management

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Relationship Building

Problem Solving

Commercial Awareness

Job description

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Client:

ManpowerGroup Talent Solutions

Location:

Cheltenham (Hybrid, with travel to additional sites in London and Manchester)

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

24.04.2025

Expiry Date:

08.06.2025

Job Description:

RPO Senior Client Business Partner – 6-Month FTC

About the role:

As a Senior Client Business Partner, you will be responsible for delivering complex workforce solutions as required by our clients, whilst mentoring other team members. Collaborating closely with hiring managers to ensure there is a strong diverse talent pipeline. You will design and facilitate recruitment strategies that are aligned with business objectives and will be responsible for ensuring that all requirements are managed against set process steps, milestones and budgetary guidelines whilst ensuring customer and supplier satisfaction through meeting set KPIs and SLAs.

Why Join Us?

Joining Talent Solutions means being part of an organisation that deeply values its people. As a global leader in RPO and MSP delivery, we’re more than just a workforce solutions provider—we genuinely understand what makes people tick.

What will you be doing?

• Partner with hiring managers & HR to define job requirements and establish recruitment strategies
• Complete ownership of all requisitions, end to end process
• Provide complex or larger volume workforce solutions as required by our clients. These can include liaising with, and supplier management of, third-party providers regarding contingent or permanent workforce, direct sourcing, Academy, referral and internal moves, selection, and candidate management, or potentially a blend of all
• Facilitate or oversee the selection process, negotiate offers, and secure acceptance of offers, whether conducted by Talent Solutions CORE or through a supplier
• Networking within the Defence industry building relationships with the customer and external marketplace
• Ensure that there is a diverse talent pipeline for future hiring needs and future skills, engaging with our central recruitment function and insights team. Working closely with client HR, senior leadership team and/or hiring communities
• Track and analyse recruitment metrics (internal and/or suppliers) to measure the effectiveness of recruitment strategies and provide recommendations for improvement
• Ensure consideration for a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process and make improvements if necessary
• Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices in recruitment and share with team members
• Mentor less experienced team members, sharing knowledge where appropriate
• Manage and maintain relationships with client key stakeholders, HR, hiring communities and the senior management team (SLT)
• Required on client site 1-2 days per week Cheltenham predominately – maybe required to attend other sites occasionally.

Experience required:

We can only consider candidates who have lived in the United Kingdom for the past 5 years and hold full right to work.

• Several years’ experience working as part of a RPO or internal talent acquisition team
• Solutions experience, RPO, contingent workers, upskilling solutions
• Knowledge and experience of working in the Defence industry is essential
• Experience working in Cyber & Intelligence is highly desirable
• Resilient attitude and ability to manage complex stakeholders in a demanding industry
• Connections and relationships with the external market, candidates, and clients
• Awareness and understanding of the Defence clearance requirements, talent pools and candidate attraction and engagement models
• Engagement and management of customer senior leadership teams (SLT)
• Excellent communicator with ability to build strong, long-lasting influential relationships
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to positively impact profitability
• Highly effective in managing and prioritising workload
• Good commercial awareness and ability to maximise profitability
• Ability to analyse multiple data sources to inform decision making
• Good analytical skills to aid problem solving
• Excellent level of written and verbal communication skills

What You’ll Receive:

• Competitive Pay: Prorated base salary with potential for incentive-based rewards.
• Annual Leave: Prorated holiday entitlement, plus your birthday off.
• Pension Scheme: A competitive plan with contributions that increase with your length of service.
• Health & Wellbeing: Access to a flexible benefits fund covering private medical insurance, dental care, gym memberships, health screenings, and more.
• Family-Friendly Support: Inclusive policies and access to an employee assistance programme.
• Extra Benefits: Monthly early finish Fridays, discounted share purchase options, annual volunteering opportunities and awards, plus discounts on gym memberships and retail via Tastecard and ManpowerGroup Rewards.

About us:

Global leaders in workforce solutions and strategies.

Our clients need to be agile and innovative to survive in an unpredictable landscape. At Talent Solutions, we help them meet every challenge by addressing their most complex workforce needs. We offer everything from Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) to Managed Service Provider (MSP) solutions and world-class talent management. We get people. And together, we’ll shape our future.

We are proud to have been voted one of the world’s most ethical companies for 16 years in a row. This reflects our commitment to integrity, transparency, and ethical business practices. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community—a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified or experienced people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, or disability. ManpowerGroup is a Disability Confident Employer and we’re happy to talk about flexible working.

We get people and together we’ll shape our future. Apply now.