Talent Acquisition Leader: Strategy, Growth & Impact

Neptune North Ltd.; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Neptune North in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a Talent Acquisition leader to oversee end-to-end recruitment, analytics, agency management, early careers, and direct sourcing strategies. You will lead a team of coordinators, collaborate with cross-functional partners, ensure compliance, diversity, and continuous improvement, and help shape the evolving recruiting function in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires excellent communication, strategic thinking and a track record of delivering

Responsibilities

• Recruitment Oversight: Manage the full recruitment pipeline, collaborating with hiring managers to understand requirements, develop tailored strategies and ensuring efficient processes from sourcing to onboarding.
• Reporting & Analytics: Maintain recruitment metrics and dashboards; generate regular reports to provide insights on hiring performance and recommend strategies to leadership.
• Agency Management: Build and manage relationships with external recruitment agencies; monitor performance and negotiate contracts to optimise results.
• Early Careers Programs: Oversee internship and graduate recruitment programs; establish partnerships with educational institutions to attract top early career talent.
• Direct Sourcing Strategy: Develop and execute direct sourcing strategies to attract passive candidates using innovative techniques and technologies.
• Team Leadership: Mentor and lead talent acquisition coordinators, setting performance goals and fostering a collaborative team environment.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work with cross-functional teams to align recruitment strategies with business objectives and advise on workforce planning.
• Compliance: Ensure recruitment practices comply with laws, regulations, and internal policies; stay updated on industry trends and best practices.
• Diversity & Inclusion: Implement strategies to attract diverse talent and monitor diversity metrics, making recommendations for improvement.

Job description

Neptune North in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a Talent Acquisition leader to oversee end-to-end recruitment, analytics, agency management, early careers, and direct sourcing strategies. You will lead a team of coordinators, collaborate with cross-functional partners, ensure compliance, diversity, and continuous improvement, and help shape the evolving recruiting function in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires excellent communication, strategic thinking and a track record of delivering