Talent Acquisition Advisor

Medlock Partners Ltd; Altrincham; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy in Altrincham is seeking a Talent Acquisition Advisor to manage the recruitment cycle for specialist roles. You will proactively source talent in technical fields such as Software Engineering and Architecture, requiring a blend of hands-on recruitment experience and strategic thinking. The role offers hybrid working, allowing for a balanced approach to work. If you have strong influencing skills and a collaborative mindset, apply now for a chance to join a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on technical recruitment experience in niche roles.
• Proficient in headhunting and market mapping.
• Ability to communicate effectively with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Proactively source experienced talent across various technical fields.
• Manage the full recruitment cycle for experienced hires.
• Work closely with hiring managers to shape search strategies.

Skills

Technical recruitment experience

Proactive sourcing capability

Strategic thinking

Influencing skills

Team player

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Job description

Talent Acquisition Advisor

Permanent. Full Time hours: 9am-5:30pm Monday to Friday. Salary up to £47k plus benefits. Hybrid working offered; 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home. Altrincham based.

Key responsibilities for the Talent Acquisition Advisor

• Proactively sourcing experienced talent across areas such as Software Engineering, User‑Centred Design, Architecture, Delivery Management and more, using tools like LinkedIn Recruiter, talent pools and market mapping.
• Managing the full recruitment cycle for experienced hires, from outreach and qualification to offers and pre‑boarding.
• Working closely with hiring managers to understand needs, shape search strategies and deliver strong shortlists quickly.
• Conducting in‑depth screening to assess capability, motivation, cultural add and long‑term fit.
• Owning all candidate management and coordination, including pipeline tracking, scheduling, feedback and maintaining ATS accuracy.
• Promoting the organisation's employer value proposition through outreach, adverts, networking and events to build future pipelines.
• Partnering with People/HR teams to ensure a smooth and high‑quality candidate experience.
• Supporting early‑career or graduate recruitment when required.

Key requirements of the Talent Acquisition Advisor

• Strong hands‑on technical recruitment experience – not high‑volume, but depth in sourcing and filling complex, niche technical roles.
• Proactive sourcing capability – confident in headhunting, market mapping, using LinkedIn Recruiter, identifying niche talent, and researching competitors.
• Strategic thinking – able to work beyond delivery, understand data and insights, and communicate challenges, blockers, and pipeline health effectively.
• Influencing skills – comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders (including Directors and the CEO) and advising on hiring strategy.
• Team contribution – collaborative, culturally aligned, and able to be part of a close‑knit team.
• Balanced profile – someone who can execute hands‑on recruitment while also contributing to the bigger picture.

If you are interested in this Talent Acquisition Advisor position and feel your experience matches the criteria, then please apply now for immediate consideration or for more information please contact Kerry Norman.

Medlock Partners are a professional services recruitment specialist operating across the Northwest of England. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances, including minorities and those with disabilities. Please note our advertisements use years' experience and salary levels purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.