TALENT ACQUISITION ADVISOR

Talent Sure Recruitment Limited; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Working

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Dental cover and health cash plans

Life Assurance

Enhanced family leave

Staff Discounts

Annual bonus scheme

Job summary

Talent Sure Recruitment Limited is recruiting a Talent Acquisition Advisor for a hybrid role in Southampton, Hampshire. You will deliver a high-quality, end-to-end recruitment service across multiple business functions, coordinating vacancies from briefs to offers and onboarding.

This permanent, full-time position offers a flexible hybrid working pattern with one day per week in a regional hub and occasional travel, with a competitive salary up to £35,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• End-to-end recruitment experience (in-house or agency) with direct sourcing
• Experience in recruitment marketing and employer branding
• Strong experience using ATS/CRM and content management systems
• Excellent communication and relationship-building with hiring managers

Responsibilities

• Coordinate full-lifecycle recruitment for specialist vacancies
• Utilise direct sourcing, LinkedIn Recruiter and social media to build pipelines
• Partner with hiring managers on attraction strategies and offers
• Maintain relationships with recruitment agencies and job boards
• Manage ATS/CRM and update careers site content
• Continuously improve candidate journeys and adopt new sourcing tools including AI

Skills

Recruitment

Sourcing

Employer branding

ATS/CRM

Stakeholder mgmt

Adaptability

AI tools

Job description

Talent Acquisition Advisor

Location: Hybrid – Southampton, Hampshire

Hours: 37.5 hours a week (Monday to Friday)

Salary: Up to £35,000 per annum (Depending on experience)

Contract: Permanent, Full time

About the Opportunity

We are recruiting on behalf of a leading UK financial services provider recognised as a Top Employer for its exceptional workplace culture and progressive employee benefits.

Joining their established internal talent team, the Talent Acquisition Advisor will deliver a high-quality, customer-focused, end-to-end recruitment service across multiple commercial business functions.

This hybrid position requires just one day per week in one of their regional hubs (with occasional monthly visits to other sites), alongside full flexibility for smart working around personal commitments.

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-End Recruitment Management: Coordinate full-lifecycle recruitment for specialist vacancies, from initial hiring manager briefs through to candidate offer and onboarding.
• Direct Sourcing & Marketing: Utilise direct sourcing methods, LinkedIn Recruiter, social media platforms, and modern recruitment marketing techniques to build talent pipelines.
• Hiring Manager Partnership: Build strong relationships with key stakeholders, providing expert guidance on talent attraction, candidate selection, and offer negotiation.
• Supplier Relations: Maintain effective working relationships with preferred recruitment agencies and job board vendors.
• Systems & Content Administration: Manage applicant tracking systems (ATS/CRM) and update careers site content to maintain an engaging employer brand.
• Continuous Improvement: Enhance candidate journeys and incorporate innovative sourcing tools (including AI-driven recruitment technologies) into daily operations.

Key Skills & Background:

• Recruitment Expertise: Proven track record in end-to-end recruitment (either in-house or agency background with direct sourcing expertise).
• Social Media & Attraction: Strong skills in recruitment marketing, employer branding, and candidate engagement across social channels.
• Systems Literacy: Experience using modern Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and content management systems for careers pages.
• Stakeholder Management: Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence hiring managers across diverse corporate functions.
• Adaptability: Familiarity with modern recruitment tools, AI technologies, and candidate journey optimisation.

What the Business Offers

Our client prides itself on offering an industry leading perks package designed to support health, wealth, and family well-being this include:

• Hybrid Working
• Enhanced holiday entitlement
• Dental cover and health cash plans
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced family leave
• Staff Discounts
• Annual bonus scheme
• And much more…