Talent Acquisition Advisor

The Talent World; Cannock; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

On-site Gym

Discounts on goods

Health resources & wellbeing services

Virtual GP 24/7

Volunteer day

Training & development

Job summary

Veolia in Cannock is seeking a Recruitment Specialist on a 12 Month Fixed Term Contract (maternity cover) with a salary of £26,500–£30,000. Hybrid setup: 3 days in the office, 2 days work from home, located in Cannock (WS11 8JP).

You will manage the full recruitment lifecycle, build candidate pools, and collaborate with hiring managers to deliver high‑quality hires for operational roles. Veolia offers benefits including pension, gym access, discounts, and wellbeing resources.

Qualifications

• Experience in agency or in-house recruitment for operational/engineering/industrial roles.
• Experience in high-volume recruitment with multiple vacancies.
• Proven ability to manage stakeholder relationships with hiring managers.
• Sourcing through social platforms (LinkedIn, Indeed, CV Library).
• Experience with applicant tracking systems; Workday knowledge advantageous.
• Excellent communication and collaborative skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruitment from posting to offer.
• Screen applications and create shortlists with strong candidate communication.
• Utilise Workday ATS to progress activity and track hiring metrics.
• Build talent pools and proactively headhunt for hard-to-fill roles.
• Advise hiring managers on interviewing techniques and assessment methods.
• Support job fairs and drive process improvements within Talent Acquisition.

Skills

Recruitment

Stakeholder management

Sourcing

Workday

Tools

Workday

Job description

12 Month Fixed Term Contract - Maternity Cover Salary: £26,500 - £30,000 plus Veolia benefits Location: Based in Cannock (WS11 8JP) with a hybrid working arrangement of 3 days per week in the office and 2 days working from home. When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone. It's why we're looking for someone who's just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life. We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.

What we can offer you

• Access to our company pension scheme
• On-site Gym
• Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers
• Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to
• 24 hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household
• One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community
• Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential

What You'll Be Doing

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process from job posting to offer, collaborating closely with hiring managers and business stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver quality candidates
• Screen applications and create shortlists of qualified candidates, while maintaining excellent candidate communications throughout to ensure a positive recruitment experience
• Utilise and maintain the applicant tracking system (Workday) to progress recruitment activity and track key hiring metrics including time to hire, cost per hire and source of hire
• Build and maintain talent pools for future requirements, proactively headhunting candidates through social platforms for hard-to-fill positions
• Provide consultative advice to hiring managers on best practice interviewing techniques and assessment methods to support effective decision-making
• Host and participate in job fairs and support continuous improvement projects within the Talent Acquisition team to enhance recruitment processes and outcomes

What We're Looking For

• Previous recruitment experience in either agency or in-house environments, with preference for candidates who have recruited for operational, engineering or industrial roles
• Demonstrated experience in high-volume recruitment environments with the ability to manage multiple vacancies simultaneously while maintaining quality standards
• Proven ability to develop and maintain effective stakeholder relationships with hiring managers and business partners
• Proficiency in candidate sourcing and headhunting techniques across social platforms including LinkedIn, Indeed and CV Library.
• Experience working with applicant tracking systems, with Workday knowledge being advantageous
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and collaborative working skills with the ability to work effectively within a team environment

We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career. We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles. We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.