Talent Acquisition Manager

DF Capital; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

DF Capital is seeking a Talent Manager to lead recruitment across all business areas. This role involves managing the full recruitment lifecycle, enhancing candidate experience, and developing early careers strategies. The ideal candidate will have proven recruitment experience and a passion for talent acquisition.

Benefits

Private medical insurance for you and your partner

10% Employer pension contribution

30-day annual leave entitlement plus Bank/Public Holidays

Free Gym Membership

Discretionary annual bonus

Discretionary share awards

Life Assurance

Income Protection

Save As You Earn company share acquisition scheme

Tax-efficient salary sacrifice scheme to obtain bicycles and electric vehicles

4 days of paid Volunteering leave to support our local communities

Vibrant office location in the lively city centre of Manchester

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing end-to-end recruitment.
• Strong stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to juggle multiple roles and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead all recruitment activity across DF Capital.
• Champion a positive candidate experience.
• Oversee the delivery of our early career’s strategy.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Talent acquisition

Candidate experience

Job description

OVERVIEW

At DF Capital, we champion banking for ambition. As an award-winning provider of commercial finance and savings, we empower depositors and small businesses with financial solutions tailored to fuel their growth. Headquartered in Manchester, with a team of over 150, serves thousands of customers across the UK, transforming savings into new opportunities for businesses to thrive.

We’re passionate about helping our customers succeed. As we expand our retail and commercial lending products, we remain committed to meeting their evolving needs and supporting their ambitions every step of the way.

OUR STORY

Founded in 2016, DF Capital was born with a focus on distribution finance - providing dealers, distributors, and manufacturers with the funding they need to stock, display, and sell products, without straining cash flow.

Since then, we’ve delivered over £3.5bn of funding across diverse sectors. From motorhomes and machinery to motorbikes and lodges, we’ve financed all shapes and sizes of commercial vehicles and automobiles (no planes or trains - yet). We listed on the Alternative Investment Market of the London Stock Exchange in 2019.

BECOMING A BANK

In 2020, we became a fully authorised bank, extending our offering with savings products for retail depositors. We’re proud of our strong customer service, consistently achieving high satisfaction scores - like our current average rating of 4.8/5 from 1,200+ reviews, which also earned us a Platinum Trusted Service Award. The deposits we receive fuel UK businesses through our commercial lending which create a virtuous cycle of growth.

WHERE WE’RE HEADED

Our goal is simple: to be the best bank - for our customers and each other. We put customer needs first, continuously looking to improve our proposition on their feedback. We aim to help more customers in more ways while continuing to deliver exceptional service.

How do we achieve this? By hiring people who care deeply about doing the right thing, we’ve been recognised as ‘World Class to Work For’ by Best Companies, and we're proud of our inclusive, sustainable, and progressive workplace.

OUR CULTURE

At DF Capital, we champion banking for ambition. As an award-winning provider of commercial finance and savings, we empower depositors and small businesses with financial solutions tailored to fuel their growth. With a team of over 150 and growing, we’re committed to delivering exceptional service and building a workforce that reflects our values and ambitions.

We’ve established a unique culture that is built on a virtuous circle where engaged and empowered employees, who are powered by a shared purpose, deliver great outcomes for our customers, our communities, the environment, and ultimately our shareholders. This is why we are rated a world-class place to work and are amongst the best companies to work for in the UK.

We’re looking for a Talent Manager to lead our recruitment strategy across all areas of the business. While the focus will be on general recruitment, you’ll also be responsible for overseeing our early careers activity, ensuring we continue to build a strong pipeline of future talent.

THE ROLE

As our Talent Manager, you’ll take ownership of the full recruitment lifecycle, supporting hiring managers across all teams to attract and appoint the best talent. You’ll be responsible for designing and delivering an efficient, engaging, and inclusive recruitment process—from workforce planning and sourcing strategies to selection, offers, and onboarding.

This is a hands-on and varied role that will suit someone who enjoys working at pace, thrives on building strong relationships, and is passionate about candidate experience.

In addition to experienced hiring, you’ll play a key role in shaping and delivering our early careers agenda—developing partnerships with educational institutions and ensuring high-potential students and graduates have clear routes into the business through placements, internships, and entry-level roles.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

DF Capital is passionate about providing employees with the right training and support to help them excel in their roles and future careers. We are confident that an applicant with the right attitude and drive will succeed in this role.

Other duties may be assigned outside of the following duties and responsibilities:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead all recruitment activity across DF Capital, managing end-to-end hiring processes for a range of roles and departments
• Partner with hiring managers and leadership to understand recruitment needs and deliver effective sourcing plans
• Manage job design, advert creation, candidate screening, and interview coordination, ensuring a smooth and professional process for candidates and stakeholders
• Champion a positive candidate experience, acting as a brand ambassador throughout the recruitment journey
• Deliver on workforce planning and build strong talent pipelines for current and future needs
• Use data and insight to inform hiring decisions and continuously improve recruitment performance
• Oversee the delivery of our early career’s strategy, including apprenticeships, internships, and graduate pathways
• Maintain and grow partnerships with colleges, universities, and training providers to attract emerging talent
• Support the design of placement and development programmes that provide real value to both participants and the business
• Track and report on recruitment metrics, sharing insights and driving continuous improvement
• Ensure inclusive and equitable hiring practices that support our diversity and inclusion goals.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

• Proven experience managing end-to-end recruitment, ideally in a fast-paced or growing business
• Strong stakeholder management skills and the confidence to advise hiring managers at all levels
• Ability to juggle multiple roles and priorities while maintaining high standards
• Knowledge of early careers routes and frameworks (e.g., apprenticeships, T Levels) is beneficial, but not essential
• A passion for talent acquisition and a desire to make a real impact through your work
• A people-first mindset—putting candidates and colleagues at the heart of your approach
• Confidence using recruitment systems, sourcing tools, and data to drive performance.

• Private medical insurance for you and your partner
• 10% Employer pension contribution
• 30-day annual leave entitlement plus Bank/Public Holidays
• Free Gym Membership
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Discretionary share awards
• Life Assurance
• Income Protection
• Save As You Earn company share acquisition scheme
• Tax-efficient salary sacrifice scheme to obtain bicycles and electric vehicles
• 4 days of paid Volunteering leave to support our local communities
• Vibrant office location in the lively city centre of Manchester