Talent Acquisition Partner

NHBC; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days leave

Pension up to 10.5%

Life assurance

Private medical insurance

Employee discounts

Volunteer leave

Parental leave

Job summary

NHBC is seeking a Talent Acquisition Partner on a fixed-term contract in Milton Keynes. You will manage multiple vacancies, develop proactive sourcing strategies, and build strong talent pipelines while partnering with hiring managers and senior stakeholders to deliver an excellent candidate experience.

You will champion NHBC’s employer brand, liaise with external providers, and influence recruitment approaches based on market trends to meet current and future hiring needs.

Qualifications

• Experience managing multiple vacancies in a high-volume environment.
• Proven direct sourcing and headhunting with passive candidates.
• Strong knowledge of LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean searches and social networking tools.

Responsibilities

• Partner with hiring managers to define recruitment needs and hiring strategies.
• Manage multiple vacancies from briefing to offer.
• Source proactively via LinkedIn, Boolean searches, networking and other channels.
• Build talent pipelines for current and future roles.
• Advise stakeholders on recruitment approaches and market trends.
• Liaise with agencies to maximise value.
• Champion NHBC’s employer brand and candidate experience.

Skills

High-volume recruiting

Direct sourcing

Head hunting

Relationship building

Stakeholder management

Candidate feedback

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Boolean searches

Social networking tools

Job description

Overview

Job Role:Talent Acquisition Partner

Salary: £40,000 - £45,425 + 6% performance bonus

Working Location: Milton Keynes, Hybrid working, 2 days in office

Employment Type: Full Time, Fixed term contract until October 2027

Closing Date: 22nd October 2026

Job summary:

Join NHBC as a Talent Acquisition Partner on a fixed-term contract, where you’ll play a key role in attracting and recruiting talented people across the business. Working closely with hiring managers and senior stakeholders, you’ll manage multiple vacancies, develop proactive sourcing strategies and build strong talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs. You’ll also help strengthen NHBC’s employer brand and deliver an excellent candidate experience.

What you’ll be doing:

• Partnering with hiring managers to understand recruitment needs and agree effective hiring strategies.
• Managing multiple vacancies from briefing through to offer, ensuring a smooth and efficient recruitment process.
• Proactively sourcing and headhunting candidates through LinkedIn, Boolean searches, networking and other channels.
• Building talent pipelines to support immediate vacancies and future recruitment needs.
• Advising and influencing stakeholders on recruitment approaches, market trends and candidate availability.
• Managing relationships with recruitment agencies and external providers to maximise value for money.
• Championing NHBC’s employer brand and identifying innovative ways to attract great talent.
• Working collaboratively with HR and talent colleagues to align recruitment with wider workforce and succession plans.

What we’re looking for:

• Substantial hands-on experience managing multiple vacancies in a high-volume recruitment environment, either in-house or within an agency.
• Proven experience in direct sourcing, headhunting and engaging passive candidates.
• Strong knowledge of LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean searches and other social networking tools for recruitment.
• Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to influence and advise hiring managers.
• A proactive, organised approach, with strong time management and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Knowledge of recruitment processes, systems and external market trends.
• The ability to provide constructive candidate feedback and collaborate effectively with colleagues.

What we offer

Our benefits package includes:

• 27 days annual leave + bank holidays
• holiday purchase scheme
• enhanced pension scheme (up to 10.5%)
• life assurance
• subsidised private medical insurance
• employee discounts platform
• two days volunteer leave
• enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption leave and pay for all new parents

+ many more!

Who we are

At NHBC, we pride ourselves on being truly unique. No other organisation in our sector matches the range of services and scale we provide. As the market leader, we are recognised as the go-to for new home warranties and insurance. Our team is united by a core purpose: to raise the standards of house building and protect homeowners.

Why you should join us

As a modern, family-friendly employer, we’re in a phase of rapid growth, embracing technology, data and new ways of working. We’re seeking passionate, skilled and driven individuals to join us on this exciting journey.

Once onboard, you’ll have access to fantastic opportunities for personal and career growth. You’ll receive thorough training, continuous development and the chance to earn recognised qualifications and professional memberships to support your journey.

We support flexible working and encourage our colleagues to find a balance that suits them. While we may not be able to accommodate every request, we’re always happy to have a conversation about flexible working arrangements.

Our inclusive culture

We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive culture where everyone feels empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. We firmly believe in the right of all our employees and customers to be treated fairly, with dignity and respect, and free from discrimination. Our active employee networks support colleagues and their allies, providing safe spaces for open conversations and idea-sharing.

We are a Disability Confident organisation committed to fair and inclusive recruitment. Our first step is to review applications to ensure candidates meet the essential criteria for the role. We assess skills, experience, and potential objectively, and provide support or reasonable adjustments where needed. Candidates who meet the criteria will progress to the next stage.