Senior Talent Acquisition Manager

JR United Kingdom; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Leeds is seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Manager to spearhead their recruitment strategy. This strategic role involves building talent pipelines, leading a dynamic team, and fostering an inclusive culture. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in various aspects of talent acquisition, from entry-level to executive roles, and will enhance the employer brand while facilitating exceptional onboarding experiences.

Benefits

Car allowance

Excellent benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in large-scale talent acquisition across various levels.
• Proven success in managing direct sourcing models.
• Strong data-focused mindset with commitment to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Own and evolve the resourcing strategy for talent acquisition.
• Lead and inspire a high-performing Talent Acquisition team.
• Champion data-driven hiring decisions to improve efficiency.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Data literacy

Inclusive hiring practices

Talent pipeline development

Coaching

Job description

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Client:

Elevation Recruitment Group

Location:

leeds, west yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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Job Description:

Senior Talent Acquisition Manager

Location:West Yorkshire, Hybrid (3 days in the office, must be in commutable distance)

Salary: c£80,000 plus car allowance and bonus plus excellent benefits

We’re looking for an experienced and purpose-driven Senior Talent Acquisition Manager to lead the strategy, development and delivery of an end-to-end resourcing approach — from early careers to executive hires. You’ll play a key role in delivering the ambition to build a high-performing, diverse, and future-ready workforce that truly reflects the communities this business serves.

What you’ll be doing:

• Own and evolve the resourcing strategy, ensuring hiring practices are engaging, inclusive, and aligned with the companies values and ambitions.
• Develop strong, diverse talent pipelines through relationships with schools, universities, communities, and key suppliers.
• Lead and inspire a high-performing Talent Acquisition team, setting clear direction and coaching for impact.
• Collaborate across the People function and wider business to understand strategic workforce plans and future capability needs.
• Champion data-driven hiring decisions, continually improving process efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and compliance with internal and external standards.
• Lead senior and executive level appointments and drive the evolution of the employer brand and external presence.
• Deliver an exceptional onboarding experience, setting new colleagues up for success from day one.

What we’re looking for:

• A seasoned leader with deep experience in large-scale talent acquisition, spanning early careers, high-volume roles, specialists, and senior leadership hires.
• Strategic and hands-on — able to think long-term while also driving operational excellence.
• Proven success in managing direct sourcing models and external supplier relationships, while ensuring compliance with governance and regulatory requirements.
• Skilled in stakeholder management, workforce planning, branding, and inclusive hiring practices.
• A natural communicator and influencer, with the ability to coach others and shift hiring behaviours at all levels.
• Strong data literacy with a focus on continuous improvement and impact.