Talent Acquisition Partner

The Third Space; Islington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fitness and leisure company is seeking a Talent Acquisition Partner to own recruitment across Head Office functions including Marketing, Finance, HR, and Tech. The ideal candidate will possess strong stakeholder management skills and extensive experience in recruitment processes. This role requires strategic thinking, the ability to influence senior leaders, and a proactive approach to sourcing top talent. Join a fast-growing team and help shape the hiring function.

Qualifications

• Proven experience owning recruitment for head office functions in a relevant environment.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and confidence in influencing decisions.
• Skilled in managing third-party partners for outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end recruitment for all Head Office functions.
• Partner with senior leaders to understand workforce needs.
• Champion evidence-based selection processes.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Direct sourcing

Negotiation skills

Data-led marketing

Emotional intelligence

Job description

• Own end-to-end recruitment for all Head Office functions, delivering a seamless, inclusive, and high-quality hiring experience.
• Partner with senior leaders to understand workforce needs and design proactive, insight-led hiring strategies.
• Champion structured, evidence-based selection processes that support fair and effective hiring decisions.
• Use a range of sourcing channels and employer branding initiatives to attract top talent and build strong pipelines.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, providing market insights, strategic guidance, and challenge where needed.
• Collaborate with agency partners and internal teams to ensure alignment, quality, and efficiency in recruitment delivery.
• Ensure recruitment processes are compliant, consistent, and aligned with internal policies and external regulations.
• Maintain accurate reporting and ATS data to support transparency, decision-making, and continuous improvement.
• Contribute to the development of the TA function by mentoring peers and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with People and Operations teams to ensure a cohesive employee journey from hire to onboarding.
• Support benchmarking and external insights for central roles in partnership with the Head of Reward.
  
  We're growing fast at Third Space, and our Head Office functions are evolving to support that growth. We're looking for a Talent Acquisition Partner to take full ownership of recruitment across Head Office - from Marketing and Finance to HR and Tech. This is an individual contributor role, ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys working closely with senior stakeholders, and brings strategic thinking to every stage of the hiring process., Proven experience owning recruitment for head office functions - ideally in a multi-site environment in hospitality, leisure, retail, or fitness.
• Strong stakeholder management skills - you're confident influencing senior leaders and shaping hiring decisions.
• Skilled in both direct sourcing and managing third-party partners to deliver high-quality, cost-effective outcomes.
• Deep understanding of leadership competencies and assessment methodologies.
• Experience contributing to cross-functional projects such as DEI, employer brand, and process improvement.
• Strong negotiation skills, particularly in offer management and stakeholder alignment.
• Commercially minded, data-led, and proactive in how roles are marketed and sourced.
• Emotionally intelligent, collaborative, and confident navigating complex hiring scenarios.