Talent Acquisition Partner

JR United Kingdom; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned financial services business in Manchester is seeking a Talent Acquisition Partner for a 16-month fixed-term contract. The role involves managing the entire recruitment process, supporting rapid hiring across several critical business areas, and contributing to HR initiatives. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in recruitment within financial services and a solid understanding of stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial services and a fast-paced environment is essential.
• Hands-on, commercially minded, comfortable in complex settings.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment process from brief to offer.
• Build talent pipelines and advise on recruitment strategies.
• Support wider HR initiatives including diversity hiring and onboarding.

Skills

Financial Services Experience

Stakeholder Management

Recruitment Strategies

Client-Focused

Job description

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Position: Talent Acquisition Partner

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

Location: Manchester City Centre - flexible hybrid working

Requirements: Recent financial services experience and experience working in a fast-paced, change/growth environment are essential.

Medlock Partners are partnering with a Manchester-based Financial Services business to find an experienced Talent Acquisition Partner for a 16-month fixed-term contract. This delivery-focused role involves supporting rapid, business-critical hiring across various teams.

The successful candidate will manage the full recruitment process—using direct sourcing, referrals, and agency support—to secure top talent. Hiring areas include investment, risk, technology, compliance, and operations; experience in financial services, investment management, or capital markets is preferred.

You will be client-focused, understanding hiring needs and delivering excellent outcomes. Responsibilities include managing vacancies from brief to offer, building talent pipelines, partnering with stakeholders, and advising on recruitment strategies. You will also support wider HR initiatives like process improvements, diversity hiring, early careers, EVP, and onboarding projects.

This role suits a hands-on, commercially minded individual comfortable in a fast-paced, complex environment. If you are delivery-driven, stakeholder management skilled, and passionate about recruiting, we’d love to hear from you.

If interested and your experience matches, please apply now or contact Kerry Norman for more information.

Medlock Partners is a professional recruitment agency across Northwest England. We are an equal opportunities employer, welcoming candidates of all backgrounds, including minorities and those with disabilities. Salary levels and experience years are guides; we consider all candidates with the necessary skills. If you do not hear within 48 hours, your application may be unsuccessful.