Talent Acquisition Partner

JR United Kingdom; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A Manchester-based Financial Services company seeks an experienced Talent Acquisition Partner on a 16-month fixed-term contract. The position involves managing the recruitment process for critical roles across investment, risk, technology, and compliance. A hands-on approach and experience in fast-paced environments are essential for this delivery-focused role.

Benefits

Good benefits including bonus and PMI

Qualifications

• Recent Financial Services experience is essential.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, change/growth culture.
• Hands-on approach with a passion for recruiting.

Responsibilities

• Manage vacancies from brief to offer, ensuring timely delivery.
• Build and manage strong talent pipelines across multiple sourcing channels.
• Partner with stakeholders at all levels, providing credible, practical advice.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Delivery-driven

Commercial mindset

Job description

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Position: Talent Acquisition Partner

Salary: Up to £60k plus good benefits including bonus and PMI

Location: Manchester City Centre - flexible hybrid working offered

Experience Required: Recent Financial Services experience, and experience working in a fast-paced, change/growth culture environment is essential for this role.

About the Role

Medlock Partner are partnering with a Manchester-based Financial Services business, looking for an experienced Talent Acquisition Partner to join them on a 16-month fixed-term contract. This is a delivery-focused role, supporting fast-paced, business-critical hiring across a broad range of teams.

The successful candidate will take ownership of the full recruitment process—using direct sourcing, referrals, and agency support where needed—to find and secure the highest quality talent. The roles span investment, risk, technology, compliance, and operations, so experience in financial services, investment management, or capital markets is preferable.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage vacancies from brief to offer, ensuring timely delivery
• Build and manage strong talent pipelines across multiple sourcing channels
• Partner with stakeholders at all levels, providing credible, practical advice and guidance
• Support and/or lead wider HR, people, and talent initiatives such as process improvements, diversity hiring, early careers, EVP, and candidate onboarding projects

Ideal Candidate Profile

Someone who is hands-on, commercially minded, confident working in a fast-moving, complex environment. Delivery-driven, stakeholder management skills, and passion for recruiting are essential.

Application Process

If interested and your experience matches the criteria, please apply now for immediate consideration. For more information, contact Kerry Norman.

About Medlock Partners

We are a professional services recruitment specialist operating across the Northwest of England. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances, including minorities and those with disabilities. Our advertisements use years' experience and salary levels as a guide. We consider all candidates who demonstrate the necessary skills. If you do not hear within 48 hours, please assume your application was unsuccessful.