Talent Acquisition Advisor

Edrington; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading spirits company in Scotland is seeking a Talent Acquisition Advisor to manage the entire recruitment lifecycle. This role focuses on creating an exceptional candidate experience and promoting diversity in hiring practices. The ideal candidate will have proven recruitment experience, strong communication skills, and a strategic approach to talent acquisition. Additionally, they will collaborate with internal teams and external partners to strengthen the employer brand while driving initiatives that align with the company's values and growth strategies.

Benefits

Salary £38,000-£48,000

37 days holiday and 4 volunteer days

Pension contributions

10% Share Reward scheme

Private medical insurance

Annual product allowance and staff shop discount

50:50 hybrid working

26 weeks paid parental leave

Paid carers leave days

Qualifications

• Proven experience in talent attraction within global organizations.
• Proactive in adopting AI and new technologies in recruitment.
• Ability to manage challenging conversations and negotiate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead the recruitment lifecycle from strategy to onboarding.
• Develop sourcing strategies promoting diversity and inclusion.
• Strengthen employer brand through marketing and social media.

Skills

Talent attraction experience

Change management in recruitment

Planning and prioritization

Excellent communication

Negotiation skills

Knowledge of recruitment trends

Cultural awareness

Building networks

Job description

Our Craft

Edrington’s vision is to give more by crafting exceptional ultra-premium spirit brands. The Macallan is our central focus, supported by Highland Park and The Glenrothes in the single malt category. Our portfolio is completed with Brugal rum from the Dominican Republic, Wyoming Whiskey in the American Whiskey category and Valdespino sherry from Jerez in Spain. Edrington also has a strategic partnership with No.3 London Dry Gin.

Our principal shareholder is a charitable trust, so we were built to make a world of difference. Discover a place where values define our culture. The home of exceptional brands, where people and teams thrive.

Our Blend of Benefits

• Salary £38,000-£48,000
• 37 days holiday, plus 4 Giving More volunteer days
• Save for retirement and invest in your future - pension contributions (employee up to 8.75%, employer up to 14%)
• Share in our success with up to 10% Share Reward scheme (subject to eligibility)
• Private medical insurance that covers the cost of private healthcare and includes round the clock access to GP services and menopause health line
• 24/7 support for you and your loved ones to counselling, life coaching and information on financial, mental, and physical wellbeing
• Experience our exceptional brands with a generous annual product allowance, plus at least 20% discount in our staff shop
• Embrace work-life harmony with 50:50 hybrid working, 26 weeks’ paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave, and up to five paid carers leave days a year

Embrace Excellence

As Talent Acquisition Advisor, you’ll partner with the Talent Acquisition Manager, Heads of HR, and business to deliver a professional recruitment service that supports strategic priorities. You’ll manage the full recruitment lifecycle, creating an exceptional candidate experience while coaching hiring managers and promoting inclusive hiring practices.

You’ll design sourcing strategies that drive diversity and align with business goals, leveraging market insights and data to continuously improve. Collaborating with agency partners, education providers, and internal networks, you’ll strengthen our talent pipeline and employer brand. Working closely with HR Centres of Excellence, you’ll also contribute to global talent projects and programmes.

Make an Impact

• Lead end-to-end recruitment across multiple geographies, from kick-off strategy meetings through to advertising, offer, onboarding, and induction. This may require, at times, supporting different time zones
• Develop attraction and sourcing strategies that promote diversity and inclusion, aligned with business priorities.
• Proactively source and select talent through multiple channels to meet current and future business needs.
• Strengthen Edrington’s employer brand through recruitment marketing, social media engagement, and employee advocacy.
• Support early careers programmes including internships, apprenticeships, and graduate schemes.
• Collaborate with hiring managers, agency partners, and education providers to build strong talent pipelines.
• Extend offers globally, ensuring compliance with local employment terms and conditions.
• Use data and insights to continuously improve recruitment processes and adopt best practices.
• Deliver training and development sessions for HR and TA colleagues to align with global standards.
• Contribute to global talent projects and initiatives.

Your Talent and Skills

• Proven experience in talent attraction (in-house or agency), ideally within global organisations across multiple geographies. Desirably in UK, EMEIA and the Americas.
• Proactive in driving change and innovation in talent acquisition practices, including adoption of AI and new technologies.
• Strong planning and prioritisation skills
• Excellent communicator, able to adapt style and influence at all levels.
• Strategic and hands-on approach, comfortable with ambiguity and change.
• Skilled negotiator with confidence in managing challenging conversations.
• Knowledge of recruitment trends, market conditions, technologies, and legislation.
• Cultural awareness, sound judgement, and alignment with Edrington values.
• Ability to build strong internal and external networks and collaborate effectively.

We’ve put together some criteria that we think are important for this role, but don’t worry if your experience isn’t an exact match. If you feel you can add value to Edrington, we’d love to hear from you.

Please note that applications will be reviewed after the holiday period, applications close 5th January at midnight

A Place For Everyone

We’re proud of our inclusive culture – where unique experiences, ideas and perspectives are celebrated. We want everyone to feel respected and empowered to contribute to our success.

Get involved. From colleague networks like Balance, Pride and Kick-Start to inclusion allies and DE&I champions, we encourage our people to be curious, get involved and help us make change happen.