Senior Talent Acquisition Partner

Hesley Group; Doncaster; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care organisation based in Doncaster is seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Partner. This role focuses on driving Talent Acquisition initiatives, leading projects, and championing inclusive hiring practices. The ideal candidate should have a proven track record in recruitment, strategic thinking abilities, and a commitment to excellence in care. Generous benefits include a holiday allowance, pension scheme, and ongoing training.

Benefits

30 days holiday

Generous pension scheme

Ongoing training and development

Cycle to Work scheme

Electric car scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience within an internal Talent Acquisition/recruitment function.
• Proven track record in fast-paced environments.
• Ability to problem solve and offer solutions.
• Right to work in the UK, driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Drive Talent Acquisition initiatives and operational excellence.
• Collaborate with Managers to forecast hiring needs.
• Champion inclusive hiring practices.
• Utilize data for workforce planning.

Skills

Leading Talent Acquisition projects

End-to-end recruitment processes

Strategic thinking

Confident communication

Data literacy

Customer focus

People management

Job description

About The Role

Senior Talent Acquisition Partner

Location: Doncaster

Hybrid working

If you’re passionate about Talent Acquisition and candidate experience, this is your opportunity to join a values‑driven organisation where your work truly matters.

We’re seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Partner with strategic vision and a proactive mindset to help shape the future of adult social care. This is more than recruitment—it’s about building resilient, person‑centred teams that transform lives every day. At Hesley Group, we put people first. We’re committed to always being the best we can be, setting high standards and striving for excellence in everything we do.

Your Role

As our Senior Talent Acquisition Partner you’ll play a key role in driving Talent Acquisition initiatives. This is a hands‑on and strategic role where you will drive operational excellence, champion inclusive recruitment practices and use data to deliver best‑in‑class candidate and Hiring Manager experiences. You will also be involved in:

• Deputising for our Head of Talent Acquisition making decisions independently and supporting the TA team.
• Leading Talent Acquisition projects.
• Collaborating with Managers to forecast hiring needs and align talent strategy with business goals.
• Collaborate with and develop external partnerships to develop our employer brand and candidate pool such as working with schools, colleges and universities, local councils, job centres and communities.
• Leading proactive sourcing campaigns to attract skilled, values‑driven professionals across our organisation including leadership roles.
• Build strong talent pipelines through community engagement, sector networking, and digital outreach.
• Champion inclusive hiring practices and promote our values‑led employer brand.
• Using labour market insights and data analytics to inform decision‑making and workforce planning.
• Elevating our employer brand through storytelling, social media, and sector engagement.

About You

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience of leading Talent Acquisition related projects within an internal Talent Acquisition/recruitment function.
• Proven track record of managing end‑to‑end recruitment processes including Head Office roles within a fast‑paced environment utilising a proactive direct sourcing model.
• A strategic thinker who anticipates future needs and acts before vacancies arise.
• A confident communicator who influences stakeholders and drives change.
• A data‑literate planner who balances urgency with long‑term workforce development.
• A passionate advocate for dignity, inclusion, and excellence in care.
• Experience of workforce planning and building talent pipelines.
• Ability to deputise for the Head of Talent Acquisition and make decisions competently and independently.
• Inquisitive with the ability to problem solve and offer solutions.
• Desire to learn and for continuous improvement.
• Highly customer focused.
• Right to work including visas and sponsorship/willing to work towards gaining this knowledge.
• People management and experience of working in the adult social care sector would be advantageous.

A driving licence is also required due to some travel to other sites some of which are not easily accessible by public transport.

Candidates must be authorised to work in the UK. We’re unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this vacancy.

What We Offer

• 30 days holiday + 1 day every 2 years of service up to a maximum of 40 days for a great work‑life balance.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Ongoing training and development to help you grow.
• Cycle to Work scheme and retail discounts.
• Electric car scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme

Our Commitment to Inclusion

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities because we know that different perspectives make us stronger.

Hesley Group are proud to be a Living Wage Employer, ensuring every one of our colleagues is paid at least the real living wage, reflecting the true cost of living. It’s our commitment to fairness, a recognition of skill and a heartfelt thank you to the incredible people who make what we do possible.