Talent Acquisition Partner

University of Oxford; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious university in the UK seeks a Talent Acquisition Partner to manage the recruitment process and enhance candidate experience. This role involves strategic recruitment practices, engagement with stakeholders, and the development of innovative attraction strategies. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in recruitment, knowledge of UK employment law, and a commitment to diversity. Benefits include generous leave schemes and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Generous family leave schemes

Hybrid and flexible working

Excellent contributory pension scheme

Affordable commuting options

Access to social and sports clubs

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing end-to-end recruitment processes.
• Expertise in using LinkedIn Recruiter and strong Boolean search skills.
• Comprehensive understanding of UK employment law and diversity principles.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong organizational ability to manage multiple recruitment campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process for various professional roles.
• Provide strategic guidance and ensure a seamless candidate experience.
• Develop tailored attraction strategies using digital platforms.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in recruitment.
• Form and chair recruitment panels and analyze hiring data.

Job description

As a Talent Acquisition Partner, you will manage the end-to-end recruitment process, working closely with senior managers and stakeholders to attract and secure the best talent for the University. You'll use your expertise to provide strategic guidance on recruitment practices and ensure a seamless, inclusive candidate experience. Your role will involve developing tailored attraction strategies, leveraging digital platforms such as LinkedIn, and proactively sourcing talent through innovative methods. You'll also contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that shape the University's evolving recruitment service, helping to embed more efficient, technology-enabled processes. You'll form and chair recruitment panels, analyse hiring data to inform decisions, and design training to upskill managers - all while ensuring alignment with the University's diversity and inclusion goals. This is a great opportunity to make a lasting impact within one of the world's most prestigious institutions.

Key Qualifications and Responsibilities

• Proven experience managing end-to-end recruitment processes across a variety of professional roles.
• Expertise in using LinkedIn Recruiter and other digital platforms for proactive candidate sourcing, with strong Boolean search skills.
• Comprehensive understanding of UK employment law and recruitment best practice, including diversity and inclusion principles.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the confidence to advise and influence at all levels.
• Strong organisational ability, capable of managing multiple recruitment campaigns simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Spanning the historic streets of the "city of dreaming spires", the University of Oxford has been ranked the world's leading university for ten consecutive years. A place where centuries of tradition meet world-changing innovation, we offer you the chance to shape the future while working in an inspiring environment that promotes excellence. Here, you'll contribute to ground‑breaking research that tackles global challenges – from advancing sustainability to pioneering healthcare solutions – and join a diverse, inclusive community that champions your wellbeing, development, and aspirations. Apply now to become part of our extraordinary legacy.
• Are you a Talent Acquisition Partner eager to deliver exceptional recruitment experiences in a world‑class institution? 38 days of annual leave (inclusive of public holidays) to support your wellbeing, with the option to purchase up to 10 extra days and additional leave after long service.

Benefits

• One of the most generous family leave schemes in UK higher education, offering up to 26 weeks of full‑pay maternity and adoption leave, plus 12 weeks of full‑pay paternity/partner leave.
• A commitment to hybrid and flexible working to suit your lifestyle.
• An excellent contributory pension scheme.
• Affordable and sustainable commuting options, including a cycle loan scheme, discounted bus travel, and season ticket loans.
• Access to a vibrant community through our social, cultural, and sports clubs.