Talent Acquisition Lead

Norton Blake; London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media and entertainment company seeks a Talent Acquisition Lead for a 3-month fixed-term contract in London/Hybrid. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in sourcing Data Engineering talent, expertise in recruitment, and the agility to thrive in a fast-paced environment. This role involves strategic talent sourcing, stakeholder partnership, enhancing candidate experience, and continuous process improvement.

Qualifications

• Proven experience hiring for technical roles, ideally in Data Engineering.
• Creative approach to sourcing and engaging passive talent.
• Strong communication skills to partner with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Proactively seek out top-tier Data Engineering talent through various strategies.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to understand hiring needs and craft role briefs.
• Champion an exceptional candidate journey from first interaction to onboarding.
• Continuously refine recruitment processes and bring fresh ideas.

Skills

Recruitment Expertise

Talent Sourcing

Stakeholder Savvy

Tech Know-how

Agility & Drive

Tools

Python

SQL

Cloud platforms

Job description

Talent Acquisition Lead, 3 month FTC, London/Hybrid, GBP45,000 per annum

A good client of ours, a leading media and entertainment company are looking to bring on a Talent Acquisition Lead with extensive experience working in the tech space.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Talent Sourcing (40%): Proactively seek out and engage top-tier Data Engineering talent through multiple sourcing strategies, whether it's tapping into niche communities, attending industry events, or leveraging your network, you'll ensure our pipeline is always brimming with brilliant people.

Stakeholder Partnership (30%): Collaborate closely with hiring managers and the wider People team to understand hiring needs, craft compelling role briefs, and ensure a seamless recruitment process. You'll act as a trusted advisor on market insights and hiring strategies.

Candidate Experience (20%): Champion an exceptional candidate journey from the very first interaction through to onboarding. You'll ensure candidates feel informed, valued, and excited about the opportunity to join Global.

Process Improvement (10%): Continuously refine and enhance our recruitment processes, ensuring we remain efficient, agile, and aligned with best practices. Bring fresh ideas to the table and help shape how we hire the best in tech!

What You'll Need

Recruitment Expertise: Proven experience hiring for technical roles, ideally in Data Engineering or wider technology fields.

Talent Sourcing: A creative, resourceful approach to sourcing and engaging passive talent.

Stakeholder Savvy: The confidence and communication skills to partner with senior stakeholders and hiring managers.

Tech Know-how: A good grasp of data engineering concepts and technologies (eg, Python, SQL, cloud platforms) to connect with candidates authentically.

Agility & Drive: Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple roles, and adapting as priorities shift.