Talent Acquisition Partner

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

Job summary

A leading Financial Services company based in Manchester is seeking a Talent Acquisition Partner for a 16-month fixed-term contract. The role involves managing the full recruitment process, supporting various teams, and delivering outcomes in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will possess recent Financial Services experience and strong stakeholder management skills.

Benefits

Good benefits including bonus and PMI

Qualifications

• Recent Financial Services experience required.
• Experience in fast-paced, change/growth culture environment.
• Passion for recruiting and working in complex environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage vacancies from brief to offer ensuring timely delivery.
• Build and manage talent pipelines across multiple channels.
• Partner with stakeholders to provide HR advice and guidance.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Delivery-driven

Expertise in recruiting

Job description

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Position: Talent Acquisition Partner

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

Location: Manchester City Centre - flexible hybrid working offered

Requirements: Recent Financial Services experience, as well as experience working in a fast-paced, change/growth culture environment, is essential for this role.

About the role:

Medlock Partner is 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 fast-paced, business-critical hiring across various teams.

The successful candidate will own the full recruitment process—using direct sourcing, referrals, and agency support when needed—to secure top talent. You will be hiring for roles in investment, risk, technology, compliance, and operations, preferably with experience in financial services, investment management, or capital markets.

Key responsibilities:

• Understand the needs of hiring managers and deliver excellent outcomes.
• Manage vacancies from brief to offer, ensuring timely delivery.
• Build and manage talent pipelines across multiple sourcing channels.
• Partner with stakeholders at all levels to provide advice and guidance.
• Support or lead wider HR, people, and talent initiatives such as process improvements, diversity hiring, early careers, EVP, and onboarding projects.

Ideal candidate:

Hands-on, commercially minded, and 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 are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, encouraging applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances, including minorities and those with disabilities. Please note that our advertisements use experience years and salary levels as guides. We consider all candidates who demonstrate the necessary skills. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours, please assume your application was unsuccessful.