Talent Acquisition Manager

Tops Day Nurseries; England; Remote; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading childcare organization in the UK is seeking a Talent Acquisition Manager for maternity cover. The role involves managing a recruitment team, driving innovative hiring strategies, and ensuring a positive candidate experience. Applicants should have proven experience in recruitment and team leadership, with a passion for ethical hiring practices. This full-time, remote position offers a competitive salary and numerous employee benefits.

Benefits

Annual Bonus Scheme

Childcare Discount

Flexible Working Options

28 days annual leave

Employee Recognition

Health and Wellbeing Support

Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in recruitment or talent acquisition with team leadership.
• Ability to translate strategic vision into actionable steps.
• Passion for ethical hiring and diversity.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Talent Acquisition Specialists.
• Oversee the full recruitment cycle.
• Champion employer branding.

Skills

Recruitment experience

Team leadership

Strategic thinker

Strong communication

Data-driven

Organised

Job description

Talent Acquisition Manager – Fixed Term (Maternity Cover, up to 12 months)

Location: Remote (with occasional travel to our Head Office in Bournemouth)

Contract: Fixed Term, Full-Time (Maternity Cover – up to 12 months)

Salary: £37454.56 per year

Hours: 40h per week Start Date: beginning of August 2025

At Tops Day Nurseries, we believe in doing work that makes you proud – because everything else will take care of itself. We are currently looking for a passionate and experienced Talent Acquisition Manager to join our team on a maternity cover basis.

If you're ready to lead, innovate, and inspire in a role that supports both people and planet, then read on!

Why You’ll Love Working with Us

At Tops Day Nurseries, we believe in rewarding our team for their hard work and dedication. Here are some of the fantastic benefits you’ll enjoy as part of our family:

Annual Bonus Scheme: As an Employee-Owned Company, you’ll share in our success. Each May, you’ll have the opportunity to receive a bonus from our profit shares.

Childcare Discount: Enjoy up to 60% off childcare within Tops Day Nurseries, making it easier for you to balance work and family life.

Flexible Working Options: Make the Most of Your Time Off with Compressed Hours. By working compressed hours, you could gain up to 48 extra days off per year. Alternatively, if you work nine days over a two-week period, you’ll receive up to 24 additional days off annually. And that’s in addition to your standard holiday allowance!

Proud to be a World’s Happiest Workplace: Tops Day Nurseries has been officially certified as a World’s Happiest Workplace for 2025, recognising our commitment to employee well-being, career growth, and a positive workplace culture.

Holiday Allowance: We all need time to rest, reset and enjoy the moments that matter most. That’s why you’ll receive 28 days of annual leave each year to relax and spend time doing what you love.

And because we know how important it is to look after you, you’ll also receive 2 extra days:

• One to celebrate your birthday – or another day that’s special to you
• And a Wellbeing Day, just for you, to take a pause, recharge, and focus on what makes you feel good.

That’s a total of 30 days off each year – because you deserve it.

Employee Recognition: Access to the Blue Light Card, offering exclusive discounts and savings at thousands of retailers, restaurants, and attractions.

Employee Recognition Platform: Access our reward and recognition platform, Each Person, for Gym discounts, Cycle2Work benefits, GP on demand, Cinema deals, Diesel Savings Card, and cashback on your favourite supermarkets and high street retailers. We also use Each person to celebrate employee of the month!

Health and Wellbeing Support: We’ve got you covered with NHS Prescription Charges, Optical Care, and Dental Treatment.

Career Development: We’re committed to your growth and offer fantastic opportunities for career advancement.

About the Role

Reporting directly to the Chief Revenue Officer (CRO), this role combines hands‑on recruitment with team leadership. You’ll manage and mentor a dedicated team of Talent Acquisition Specialists, support in driving innovative sourcing strategies, and ensure seamless onboarding of new hires. This is a varied, fast‑paced role with a strong strategic focus and the chance to shape our employer brand across the sector.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead and support a team of Talent Acquisition Specialists
• Develop and implement innovative talent strategies aligned with business goals
• Oversee the full recruitment cycle – from sourcing to onboarding
• Drive continuous improvement across talent processes and candidate experience
• Collaborate with stakeholders and hiring managers across the organisation
• Champion employer branding and represent our values externally
• Ensure compliance with employment law and safer recruitment practices
• Analyse talent data to inform strategy and decision‑making

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in recruitment or talent acquisition (team leadership essential)
• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate vision into action
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills
• Organised, adaptable, and data‑driven
• Passionate about ethical hiring, sustainability, and diversity
• Comfortable with managing teams that work remotely
• Able to travel occasionally for team meetings in the office

Ready to shape the future with us? This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a high‑impact leadership role, helping drive the success of a leading childcare and training organisation. If you’re ready to grow your talent acquisition career while leading strategic recruitment initiatives and supporting organisational priorities, apply today!

Vacancy Reference: AA/0606

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