Talent Acquisition Manager

Morson Edge; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Morson Edge in Newcastle is seeking a Talent Acquisition Manager to oversee the full recruitment lifecycle on site. You'll partner with hiring managers to design strategies, manage agencies and direct sourcing, and lead a small team to deliver excellent talent outcomes.

This role offers a £60k–£70k salary plus bonus, a fast-paced environment in the North East, and opportunities to shape recruitment processes and early careers programs.

Responsibilities

• Recruitment Oversight: Manage the full recruitment pipeline from sourcing to onboarding.
• Reporting & Analytics: Maintain metrics and dashboards; report to leadership.
• Agency Management: Build and manage external recruitment agency relationships.
• Early Careers Programs: Oversee internship and graduate recruitment programs.
• Direct Sourcing Strategy: Develop strategies to attract passive candidates using innovative methods.
• Team Leadership: Mentor and lead coordinators; set performance goals.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Align recruitment strategies with business objectives.
• Compliance: Ensure recruitment practices comply with laws, regulations, and policies.
• Diversity & Inclusion: Drive diverse talent and monitor related metrics.

Job description

Who we are

We are a newly established, fast-growing business backed by two globally recognised organisations within the professional and financial services sectors.

We pride ourselves on employing and developing only the very best talent in the North East, ensuring unparalleled quality and expertise in everything we do so that we consistently surpass expectations.

If you're keen to work in a demanding and fast-paced role, then this could be the right place for you.

We do everything from our home in the heart of Newcastle City Centre, where we are building a team of exceptional people and an intellectually stimulating environment from which to work.

Talent Acquisition Manager

Location: Newcastle, based on site.

Salary: £60,000 - £70,000 PA plus bonus.

Who we are

We are a newly established, fast-growing business backed by two globally recognised organisations within the professional and financial services sectors.

We pride ourselves on employing and developing only the very best talent in the North East, ensuring unparalleled quality and expertise in everything we do so that we consistently surpass expectations.

If you're keen to work in a demanding and fast-paced role, then this could be the right place for you.

We do everything from our home in the heart of Newcastle City Centre, where we are building a team of exceptional people and an intellectually stimulating environment from which to work.

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.

Our Culture

An exciting aspect of joining a newly created business at this stage is the opportunity to be in from the start and help define the culture.

There are things that we won't compromise on though:

• We are looking for exceptional talent with excellent communication skills
• Collaboration is key, both internally and with our clients. We believe we do our best work when we are together and working hand in hand with business users
• Curiosity is something we embrace and value highly
• We want people who are positive and passionate, have proven problem solving capabilities, can work quickly to find solutions to complex challenges and unlock opportunities
• People need to be able to take ownership and be trusted to deliver, going the extra mile when needed
• We want people who are highly motivated and have a high desire to learn

Why join us?

• You can have an impact from day one - we empower and trust our colleagues to leverage their skillsets
• You will work on a wide variety of initiatives alongside exceptionally talented people
• You will be able to deliver demonstrable business value
• You can exercise judgement and acumen to understand the true business need beyond the stated requirements
• You can challenge current systems and processes to achieve common goals through excellence and innovation
• You will have the potential to grow and develop in the role and with the business