Strategic Talent Acquisition Partner (Hybrid)

Gist; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20% M&S discount on many items

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Annual bonus scheme

Pension and life assurance

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Gist, part of the M&S Group, is seeking an ambitious Recruitment Business Partner to join our team. You will partner with hiring managers, HR colleagues and senior leaders to understand what great looks like, attract top talent and deliver a high-quality experience from attraction through selection.

This hands-on role requires relationship-building, creative sourcing, and a commercial mindset. Based anywhere in the UK with hybrid working and travel as needed, you will shape our recruitment

Qualifications

• Proven recruitment partnering experience in an in-house or agency environment.
• Experience across multiple sourcing methods and candidate experiences.
• Strong stakeholder relationships with hiring managers and HR teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead recruitment briefings and manage vacancies end-to-end.
• Develop sourcing and attraction strategies across internal and external channels.
• Build strong relationships with hiring managers, HR teams and senior stakeholders.
• Screen applications and conduct engaging telephone interviews.
• Create compelling and job adverts that engage with internal and external talent.
• Coach hiring managers on interviewing and selection techniques.

Job description

Gist, part of the M&S Group, is seeking an ambitious Recruitment Business Partner to join our team. You will partner with hiring managers, HR colleagues and senior leaders to understand what great looks like, attract top talent and deliver a high-quality experience from attraction through selection.

This hands-on role requires relationship-building, creative sourcing, and a commercial mindset. Based anywhere in the UK with hybrid working and travel as needed, you will shape our recruitment