Senior Talent Acquisition Manager

Page Executive; United Kingdom; Hybrid; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Manager - Talent Acquisition in the United Kingdom. This role involves leading a team, developing talent acquisition strategies, and managing the recruitment process to meet organizational needs. Candidates should have significant experience in UK talent acquisition and a proven track record in engineering or technology sectors. Competitive package and hybrid work model offered.

Benefits

Competitive package

Hybrid working

Travel between UK sites

Qualifications

• Significant experience in leading talent acquisition function in the UK.
• Proven track record in high-volume recruitment.
• Familiarity with UK employment law.
• Experience in global or matrixed organisations.

Responsibilities

• Manage the UK Talent Acquisition team of 12.
• Develop and implement effective talent acquisition strategies.
• Lead and manage the recruitment process.
• Collaborate with department heads for staffing requirements.

Skills

Leadership in talent acquisition

Stakeholder management

Data analysis and performance metrics

Communication skills

Tools

Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

Recruitment tools

Job description

Overview

• Strategic leader position
• High growth organisation

About Our Client

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established organisation in the manufacturing industry. The company is a scale-up business in high growth with a strong reputation for innovation and delivering excellence.

Job Description

• Manage the UK Talent Acquisition team of 12
• Develop and implement effective talent acquisition strategies to meet organisational needs.
• Lead and manage the recruitment process, ensuring alignment with company goals.
• Collaborate with department heads to identify staffing requirements and create job descriptions.
• Build a strong employer brand to attract top talent within the energy & natural resources sector.
• Oversee applicant tracking systems and ensure compliance with employment regulations.
• Analyse recruitment metrics to optimise hiring processes and improve efficiency.
• Manage relationships with recruitment agencies and external partners.
• Provide guidance and training to internal teams on best practices for talent acquisition.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Senior Manager - Talent Acquisition should have:

• Significant experience in leading talent acquisition function, with recent experience in a UK-based leadership role.
• Proven track record in managing high-volume and specialised recruitment across engineering, manufacturing, or technology sectors.
• Familiarity with UK employment law as it applies to recruitment and selection.
• Experience working within a global or matrixed organisation.
• Proficient in using ATS and recruitment tools; comfortable with data and performance metrics.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive package
• Hybrid working
• Travel between three main UK sites across South West England, Coventry and Oxford. Desirable main location is South West England.