Senior Talent Acquisition Partner

South West Water; Exeter; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility provider in Exeter seeks a Senior Talent Acquisition Partner to enhance recruitment strategies across the Pennon Group. The ideal candidate will have experience in corporate recruitment, a commitment to diversity, and strong stakeholder management skills. This full-time position offers extensive benefits, ongoing development opportunities, and a culture of inclusion and support.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Discretionary Bonus

Competitive Contributory Pension

Share-save Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Financial support services

Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience in corporate recruitment.
• Ability to manage multiple roles effectively.
• Flexibility to manage project work.

Responsibilities

• Lead recruitment campaigns tailored to business needs.
• Enhance recruitment process and candidate experience.
• Support diversity initiatives in hiring.

Skills

Recruitment across various disciplines

Training and coaching stakeholders

Proactive time management

Innovative sourcing methods

Job description

Exeter, England /People /Permanent full-time

AtSouth West Waterwe believe that the strongest businesses are built on solid, stable foundations - with a vision and a culture that gives them the freedom to change, improve and innovate.

We’re proud to be responsible for providing reliable, efficient and high-quality drinking water and wastewater services for the beautiful South West area.

And we have huge ambitions.

Not only are we committed to reaching net-zero by 2030, but we’ve also partnered with Wildlife Trusts, National Parks and local partners to help ensure a better future for generations to come.

So, if you want to be part of a diverse team where opportunities flow and fresh ideas are welcomed, #JustAddWater.

Are you an excellent recruiter with a passion for connecting great people with great opportunities?

We’re looking for aSenior Talent Acquisition Partnerto join our team inExeteron apermanent basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of talent across thePennon Group.

About the Role

As a Senior Talent Acquisition Partner, you’ll work across all businesses within the Pennon Group, collaborating with our Recruitment Team, Heads of HR, and key stakeholders to:

Identify and deliver effective recruitment solutions

Ensure timely and high-quality hiring outcomes

Support the implementation of group-wide recruitment strategies

You’ll be a trusted advisor, bringing insight, innovation, and a people-first approach to everything you do.

What you’ll be doing:

• Partnering with hiring managers to plan recruitment campaigns, tailoring it to their needs and requirements
• Managing recruitment campaigns from start to finish for all permanent, fixed-term, and contract opportunities, including attraction, sourcing, assessing through to offer
• Working with the business for continuous improvement of the recruitment offer
• Driving the diversity agenda through direct sourcing and advising business of recruitment best practice to mitigate any unconscious bias
• Building and maintaining relationships with hiring managers across the business to understand their hiring requirements and provide support and advice both during and following interviews
• Delivering Assessment centres to ensure successful hire of volume recruitment

What we are looking for:

• Knowledge and experience recruiting across a breadth of disciplines ideally in a corporate environment such as finance, legal and customer services
• Experience training and coaching stakeholders on recruitment best practices
• Active contributor to the team sharing ideas and making improvements to our processes and candidate experience
• Ability to proactively manage your time and prioritise multiple roles
• Offering flexibility and agility, with a willingness to take part in project work as well as offering ad hoc support to other functions and business areas when required

What's in it for you:

• We know that the support and commitment of our staff is key to our success so you will receive the opportunity for ongoing development and training for a long-term career with us. We’re one of the largest companies in the South West and are proud to have been awarded Investors in People recognition.
• In return, we offer an excellent range of benefits including:
• Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays
• A discretionary Bonus
• Competitive Contributory Pension
• Share-save Scheme
• A range of Group Discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Financial support services
• And plenty more!

Closing Date: Thursday 14th August 2025

Please note that the successful candidate will be subject to a mandatory DBS check as part of the onboarding process.

Be yourself, we like it that way. Together, we will build a culture of belonging, where inclusion is instinctive. Diversity is our strength and a reflection of our communities. We care, we value everyone, we celebrate uniqueness.

Our core values which are essential to our success are:

Be Rock Solid - Build trust and be trusted. Be the one we all look to and can depend on.

Be You - We want you to bring your best everyday. Be yourself and make your mark in your individual way.

Be the Future - Embrace change. Drive Progress. Own the challenge.

We're always pleased to hear from talented people. So if you have any questions about the opportunities that we have available, or if there's anything else you'd like to know before you apply (or indeed during the application process), please don't hesitate to send your details to our Talent Acquisition Team.