Talent Acquisition Advisor

SPI Management; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing professional services group in the UK is seeking a Group Talent Acquisition Specialist/Advisor to oversee recruitment across various service lines including Audit and Accounts. This role offers hybrid working and a supportive team culture focused on growth and innovation. Ideal candidates will have 2+ years in professional services recruitment and strong stakeholder management skills. Join a dynamic team committed to your development and wellbeing.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

25 days holiday

Electric vehicle scheme

Health cash plan

Family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in professional services talent acquisition.
• Confidence managing mid-level and senior vacancies.
• Strong stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent IT capability including Excel and AI tools integration.
• Experience using ATS platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruitment across multiple service lines.
• Source candidates through various channels.
• Act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with employment law and GDPR.
• Collaborate with various teams for smooth onboarding.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Recruitment delivery

Excellent communication skills

Advanced Microsoft Excel

Use of ATS

AI tools integration

Tools

ATS platforms

ACCA job boards

Job description

Are you a proactive Talent Acquisition professional looking to take ownership of a varied, fast‑paced recruitment portfolio? This growing professional services group is expanding rapidly and is now seeking a Group Talent Acquisition Specialist / Advisor to join their team.

You’ll play a key role in supporting the organisation’s continued growth by leading end‑to‑end recruitment activity across multiple service lines, including Audit, Accounts, Tax, Outsourcing and Corporate Functions. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly, supportive, and ambitious team where innovation, collaboration and development are genuinely encouraged.

The role can be based in either Oxford or Reading, with hybrid working available. You must also be happy to travel to various office locations across Central and Southern England as and when required.

Key Responsibilities

• End‑to‑end recruitment delivery across mid‑level vacancies, from defining role requirements through to offers.
• Candidate sourcing via specialist job boards, referrals, networking and agency management.
• Stakeholder management acting as a trusted advisor to partners, directors and hiring managers, offering insights, coaching and best‑practice guidance.
• Support the integration of newly acquired businesses, ensuring consistent recruitment processes across the group.
• Recruitment operations become an expert user of the ATS, maintain accurate data and drive process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with employment law, GDPR, audit requirements, and promote inclusive hiring practices.
• Collaborate with HR, L&D, IT, Marketing and Finance teams to support smooth onboarding, offer processes and pre‑employment checks.

Whats On Offer

• Hybrid working after probation (3 days office / 2 days home).
• Flexible working around core hours (10am – 4pm).
• A varied role with broad exposure to stakeholders and genuine opportunities for development.
• Monthly recognition awards, long‑service awards and regular social events.
• A competitive benefits package includes:
  • 25 days holiday + wellbeing day + holiday trading
  • Electric vehicle scheme
  • Health cash plan
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Retail discounts
  • Family‑friendly policies
  • Pension salary sacrifice
  • Cycle to Work scheme & more

You Will Have

• 2+ years experience in professional services talent acquisition (in‑house or agency with accountancy experience).
• Confidence managing a range of mid‑level and senior vacancies across multiple locations.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence, advise and build relationships at all levels.
• Excellent IT capability, including:
  • Advanced use of Microsoft Excel, and
  • The ability to integrate AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, CoPilot, Metaview) into recruitment workflows to improve efficiency.
• Experience using ATS platforms and ACCA job boards.
• Excellent communication skills and strong attention to detail.
• The ability to prioritise high workloads and adapt to different teams and environments.
• A full UK driving licence to support necessary travel.

This is an exciting chance to join a forward‑thinking organisation at a time of significant growth and transformation. You’ll be part of a genuinely supportive team that values expertise, encourages innovation and invests in your development. With a strong people‑first culture, opportunities for progression, a commitment to wellbeing and the freedom to shape recruitment processes, this is an environment where you can make a real impact, build your career and be part of a company that truly values its people.

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