Talent Acquisition Associate, Specialist

AlphaSights; London; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in London is seeking a Talent Acquisition Associate to manage end-to-end recruitment for operational support roles, engaging with candidates and stakeholders. Candidates should have recruitment experience and strong communication skills. This role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for career growth within a fast-paced team environment.

Benefits

Performance bonus

Pension contribution

Private health insurance

25 vacation days

State-of-the-art office amenities

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in corporate recruitment, legal recruitment, agency or executive search.
• Fluency in English; other languages preferred.
• Strong academic credentials and extracurricular leadership.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of end-to-end specialist graduate pipelines.
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders to meet hiring objectives.
• Support candidates through the hiring process.

Skills

Corporate recruitment

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Start date: ASAP

About the Team

At AlphaSights, our people are our most valuable asset and at the heart of the exceptional service we deliver. As a Talent Acquisition Associate in our London team, you will design and execute innovative strategies to attract and engage top-tier talent across the UK and Europe. You'll manage candidates through the full recruitment lifecycle, playing a key role in building high-performing teams that drive the firm’s continued success. This role focuses solely on hiring for our operational support functions (e.g., Legal, Compliance, Finance, HR, etc.). It requires effective stakeholder management to meet the unique hiring needs of each team and department. As an individual contributor, you will be embedded within our wider Talent Acquisition team of driven, results-oriented individuals dedicated to growing our firm.

The Role

Your responsibilities will span the following areas:

• Full life-cycle recruitment: Ownership of end-to-end specialist graduate pipelines and hiring target attainment
• Attraction strategy and brand building: Audit potential third-party partnerships across new job platforms and build highly effective working relationships with external partners such as third-party platforms and agency partners.
• Proactive sourcing: Execute on tactical research, referrals, and sourcing campaigns to find and engage both active and passive candidates.
• Candidate assessment: Screen applicants and conduct first round interviews to determine candidate viability and collaborate with hiring managers to understand hiring needs and goals
• Candidate experience: Support candidates through the hiring process and the delivery of offers
• Candidate education: Effectively educate candidates on AlphaSights employee value proposition and available opportunities
• Pipeline ownership and strategic planning: Maintain applicant tracking data and report on hiring results and recruitment metrics. Help shape and implement the team’s regional recruitment strategy
• Stakeholder Management: Collaborate closely with senior stakeholders to meet hiring objectives. Drive creative sourcing strategies for hard-to-fill roles while setting and managing clear expectations. Act as a trusted advisor, balancing stakeholder needs with strategic recruitment priorities

Career Progression

• Years 0-2: Our Talent Acquisition Associates are responsible for the development and execution of strategies to attract top-tier talent for our specialist roles. You’ll also have early leadership and mentorship opportunities as we onboard new joiners to our team.
• Years 3-4: As a Senior Talent Acquisition Associate you’ll lead teammates, run wider initiatives, and own key recruitment results. You’ll then have the opportunity to apply for promotion to become a manager.

What We Look For

• 1-2 years of experience in corporate recruitment, legal recruitment, agency or executive search, experience or interest in working on recruitment across the UK and Europe
• Fluency in English is required; fluency in one of the following languages is preferred, but not required: German, Italian, Spanish, French, Swedish or any other Nordic language
• Bachelor’s degree, with strong academic credentials and noteworthy extracurricular leadership
• Ability to multitask and prioritise in a fast-paced environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Exceptional stakeholder management, with both internal and external stakeholders

What You Can Expect

• A fast-paced, high-performance environment with a commitment to achieving results
• A team-oriented culture that emphasises professional development and early career advancement

Compensation and Benefits

• £40,000 base salary, with opportunity to earn a performance bonus.
• 4% matched pension contribution on qualified earnings
• Comprehensive private health insurance coverage and dental insurance
• 25 vacation days, 8 bank holidays.
• State-of-the-art office with amenities in the City of London

AlphaSights is an equal-opportunity employer.