Talent Acquisition Consultant

Mears Group PLC; Wapley; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family friendly policy

Generous Pension Scheme and sick pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Mears Rewards – discounts

Excellent training and development

Mears Fun Day

Volunteering Leave

Job summary

Mears Group PLC is seeking a Talent Acquisition Consultant in Gloucester with hybrid working up to two days per week. You will lead recruitment for a designated business area, managing 50+ live roles and partnering with hiring managers to deliver a streamlined, candidate-focused process.

The role requires in-house or agency recruitment experience, excellent communication, and the ability to travel as needed. You will use Workday ATS and contribute to inclusive hiring standards across the UK.

Qualifications

• Experience in recruitment either in-house or agency.
• Strong customer service and communication.
• Proactive with ownership of tasks.
• Friendly and approachable; able to build relationships.
• Solid Microsoft Office skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Capable under pressure and able to meet deadlines.
• Experience with ATS systems (Workday desirable).
• Willingness to travel across the UK.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for a dedicated business area, managing over 50 live roles at one time with confidence to make independent decisions.
• Build strong relationships with hiring managers, acting as their first point of contact for recruitment needs.
• Conduct discovery calls to understand vacancies and create optimised job adverts.
• Engage with stakeholders around inclusive hiring standards.
• Deliver excellent customer service to hiring managers and candidates.
• Post roles across job boards and social channels to attract diverse talent.
• Visit branches nationwide to support hiring managers face-to-face.

Skills

Recruitment experience

Customer service

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Workday ATS experience

Full UK driving licence

Tools

Workday ATS

Job description

Talent Acquisition Consultant

Annual salary: up to £29,856.80

Contract: Full Time, Monday to Friday 08.30-17.00

Salary: up to £29,856.80, plus great benefits

Location: Gloucester, with the option of hybrid working up to 2 days per week, once competent on systems & processes

About The Role

As a Talent Acquisition Consultant, you’ll play a key role in attracting, hiring and retaining high‑quality talent across a designated business area. You’ll partner closely with hiring managers, provide expert recruitment support, and ensure a seamless, candidate‑centric experience throughout the hiring lifecycle.

Role Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for a dedicated business area, managing over 50 live roles at one time with confidence to make independent decisions
• Build strong relationships with hiring managers, acting as their first point of contact for recruitment needs
• Conduct discovery calls to understand new vacancies and create optimised job adverts
• Engage in conversations with internal stakeholders and hiring managers around our inclusive hiring standards
• Deliver excellent customer service to both hiring managers and candidates
• Post roles across job boards and social channels to attract diverse talent
• Visit branches nationwide to support hiring managers face‑to‑face and gain a deeper understanding of local recruitment needs
• Proactively source candidates using job boards, social media and smart sourcing techniques
• Screen applicants against agreed criteria
• Manage the offer and compliance process
• Maintain accurate recruitment administration using Workday ATS
• Analyse recruitment data, including time‑to‑hire and key KPIs
• Support the wider TA team to ensure a smooth, efficient recruitment process
• Promote Mears as an employer of choice and uphold a values‑led approach
• Work collaboratively with the wider HR function
• Be prepared to travel across the UK as required

Role Criteria

• Previous recruitment experience gained in‑house or within an agency. Together with strong customer service and communication skills in a professional environment.
• Proactive, with the confidence to use initiative and take ownership of tasks
• Friendly and approachable, with the ability to build positive relationships
• Confident using Microsoft Office
• High attention to detail, with a focus on quality and accuracy
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines
• Resilient, adaptable and confident making independent decisions
• Experience with ATS systems (Workday desirable)
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (desirable)

Benefits

• Family friendly policy, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and much more.
• Generous Pension Scheme and sick pay
• Employee Assistance Programme (Access to Free counselling service)
• Mears Rewards – discount voucher scheme for a host of household name retailers, including supermarkets, offering savings on purchases
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Mears Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work! Previous years include, Alton Towers, Drayton Manor etc
• Volunteering Leave - Mears supports employees to undertake volunteering in the community for two days per year, in support of our social value commitment

All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK, Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship.

Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant Background, Identity & Security checks before commencement of employment.

At Mears Group, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, we are a Disability Confident employer, valuing individuality and ensuring equal opportunities for all.

We proudly support the Armed Forces Covenant and are honoured to have achieved the Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) to coincide with this, we hold an Endorser Award for the Career Transition Partnership, recognising our commitment to veterans transitioning into civilian careers.

In our continued effort to promote social mobility, we invite applicants to voluntarily share their background information during the application stages to help us better understand the diverse experiences of our candidates. This is to ensure we are committed to improving social mobility. We use the Social Mobility Index to assess and enhance opportunities for individuals from diverse backgrounds. These questions are optional and will not impact your ability to apply.