Talent Acquisition Coordinator

Canopius; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Discretionary bonus

Health insurance

Pension

Job summary

Canopius is seeking a Talent Acquisition Coordinator to join its Talent Acquisition team in Manchester. You will manage recruitment data, coordinate interviews, support early careers activity, and help optimise tools and processes in a hybrid role based 2–3 days a week in the office.

You’ll work closely with recruiters, hiring managers and HR colleagues to ensure accurate records, smooth recruiting workflows and insightful reporting.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with candidates, hiring managers and external partners.
• Experience using HR systems and recruitment platforms to track and report on activity.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate recruitment data within the HRIS and produce regular recruitment reports and dashboards.
• Coordinate interviews and support early careers recruitment across the UK.
• Support the Cirrus recruitment system, including testing changes and raising issues.
• Provide general administrative support to the Talent Acquisition team and assist with ad-hoc projects.

Skills

HR systems knowledge

Recruitment coordination

Data reporting

Stakeholder communication

Discretion & confidentiality

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

As a Talent Acquisition Coordinator, you'll be an integral part of our Talent Acquisition team, playing a key role in keeping our recruitment activity running smoothly and delivering a great experience for candidates and hiring managers.

You'll be involved across the full recruitment lifecycle, from maintaining our recruitment systems and data to coordinating interviews, supporting early careers hiring, managing recruitment activity and helping the team make the most of our tools and processes. You'll also have the opportunity to contribute ideas, improve how we work and get involved in projects that make a real difference to the wider Talent Acquisition function.

This is a varied role where no two days are quite the same. You'll work closely with recruiters, hiring managers, candidates and HR colleagues, building strong relationships and becoming a trusted part of the team. You'll have the opportunity to develop your knowledge and experience across Talent Acquisition while taking ownership of your own areas of responsibility.

To be successful, you'll be organised, proactive and comfortable managing multiple priorities, with a good eye for detail and confidence working with systems and data. Just as importantly, you'll bring a collaborative approach, good judgement and discretion, and a genuine interest in building your career in Talent Acquisition.

This is a hybrid role working 2-3 days a week from our Manchester office.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate recruitment data within the HRIS and produce regular recruitment reports and dashboards to support the Talent Acquisition team.
• Ensure recruitment records, requisitions and approvals are kept up to date and support the completion of required recruitment documentation and governance processes.
• Support the ongoing development of the Cirrus recruitment system, including testing changes, raising issues and sharing ideas to improve how the system works for users.
• Maintain the recruitment tracker, ensuring information is accurate and up to date to support reporting and recruitment meetings.
• Support the Talent Acquisition team with job advertising and social media activity, including posting vacancies on LinkedIn and other relevant platforms.
• Support the preparation and updating of job descriptions, working with recruiters and hiring managers to ensure key information, skills and requirements are accurately captured.
• Coordinate early careers recruitment activity across the UK, including internships, apprenticeships and graduate programmes.
• Coordinate day-to-day recruitment activity, including arranging interviews, communicating with candidates and hiring managers, liaising with agencies and keeping recruitment activity moving.
• Manage the Talent Acquisition Hub and inbox, responding to queries and ensuring requests are dealt with promptly or passed to the appropriate team member.
• Support offer administration, including preparing relevant documentation and ensuring information is accurate and complete.
• Provide general administrative support to the wider Talent Acquisition team and assist with ad-hoc projects and activities as required.

Skills:

• Good working knowledge of HR systems, recruitment platforms and Microsoft Office.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines accurately.
• High attention to detail and a methodical approach to administrative tasks and record keeping.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate professionally with candidates, hiring managers and external partners.
• Confident coordinating recruitment activity and keeping stakeholders updated throughout the hiring process.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.
• A collaborative team player who works effectively with the Talent Acquisition team and wider HR colleagues.
• Proactive and willing to learn, with a flexible approach and a positive attitude.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and able to prioritise competing demands.
• Previous experience in recruitment, HR or a similar administrative role would be desirable.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Builds positive relationships with candidates, hiring managers, agencies, and HR colleagues. Communicates clearly and supports a smooth, professional recruitment process.
• Collaboration & Teamwork: Works closely with the Talent Acquisition and wider HR teams, sharing information and contributing to a supportive, high performing environment.
• Adapting to Change: Responds well to shifting priorities, new processes, and evolving business needs with flexibility and openness.
• Continuous Improvement: Identifies opportunities to improve processes and the candidate experience, using feedback and data to refine ways of working.
• Innovation: Brings curiosity and fresh thinking to improve recruitment processes and tools.
• Resilience: Maintains professionalism and accuracy during busy periods or when managing multiple tasks, staying calm and focused.
• Future Focused: Demonstrates a desire to learn and develop skills that strengthen the operational and administrative support provided to the Talent Acquisition team.

Our benefits
We offer all employees a comprehensive benefits package that focuses on their whole wellbeing. This includes hybrid working, a competitive base salary, non-contributory pension, discretionary bonus, insurances including health (family) and dental cover, and many other benefits to enhance financial, physical, social and psychological health.
About Canopius
Canopius is a global specialty lines (re)insurer. We are one of the leading insurers in the Lloyd's of London insurance market with offices in the UK, US, Singapore, Australia and Bermuda.
At Canopius we foster a distinctive, positive culture which enables us to bring our whole selves to work to flourish as people, and build a business which delivers profitable, sustainable results.
Based in incredible new offices in Manchester, Canopius operates a flexible, hybrid working model and is committed to providing an environment that challenges employees to be their best and where everyone's unique contributions are recognised, valued and respected.
We are fully committed to equal employment opportunities for all applicants and providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are made regardless of age, sex, gender identity, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, socio-economic background, religion or beliefs, marital or caring status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We encourage and welcome applicants from all diverse backgrounds.
We make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and during employment. Please let us know if you require any information in an alternate format or any other reasonable adjustments.

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Job Info

• Job Identification 832
• Job Category Human Resources
• Posting Date 10/05/2026, 12:33 PM
• Apply Before 10/09/2026, 12:00 AM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations Level 5, Manchester, M2 3AB, GB (Hybrid)