Talent Acquisition Partner Contractor and Interim

St. James's Place; Cirencester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days' annual leave plus bank hols

Private Medical Insurance

Generous Pension Scheme

Enhanced Parental Leave

Protection Benefits

EV salary sacrifice scheme

Job summary

St. James's Place Management Services is seeking a Talent Acquisition Partner Contractor and Interim to coordinate the recruitment of interim, contract and temporary staff across the organisation.

You will ensure operational efficiency, strong administration and a smooth candidate journey while partnering with hiring managers and external agencies. This role supports a flexible workforce aligned to business needs.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering end-to-end recruitment in a corporate environment.
• Understanding of employment legislation and compliance for interim/temporary staff.
• Ability to balance speed and quality while maintaining candidate experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate full recruitment process for interim, contract, and temporary roles.
• Draft and post adverts, coordinate campaigns, screen candidates.
• Conduct initial assessments, shortlist applicants, provide recommendations.

Skills

Full recruitment lifecycle

Candidate sourcing

Stakeholder management

Regulated sectors knowledge

ATS management

Tools

ATS

Job description

Are you ready to chart your own career path? With our refreshed strategy, we’re building on our rich heritage and transforming our business to be more scalable and efficient, unlocking the capabilities needed for future success. This includes significantly investing in technology, streamlining the way we work and creating an environment where colleagues feel engaged, empowered and accountable; where they can show up, speak up and perform - because we believe in the difference our work makes.

At a glance

Location: Cirencester Office

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Employment Type: Permanent

Seniority: Associate

About the role

Join St. James's Place Management Services as a Talent Acquisition Partner Contractor and Interim. You will help deliver the recruitment of interim, contract, and temporary staff across the organisation. This role plays a key part in keeping a flexible workforce that supports business success. You will maintain operational efficiency, solid administration, and a smooth process for candidates and hiring managers.

What your responsibilities will include

• Coordinate the full recruitment process for less complex interim, contract, and temporary assignments, delivering timely and quality outcomes.
• Draft and post job adverts, coordinate campaigns, and screen candidates.
• Conduct initial candidate assessments, shortlist applicants, and provide recommendations.
• Coordinate interviews, offers, and onboarding processes for a smooth candidate journey.
• Maintain accurate recruitment data in the ATS and ensure compliance with policies and legislation.
• Liaise with external agencies and vendors to ensure processes are followed and service levels maintained.
• Act as a point of contact for hiring managers and provide mentorship on recruitment timelines and processes.
• Work closely with the Contractor Interim TAP TL to ensure seamless recruitment delivery.
• Share feedback and ideas for improving recruitment processes and candidate engagement.

About you

You are an ambitious, meticulous professional with a proven track record in recruitment within a corporate environment. You excel at balancing speed-to-hire with quality and can navigate recruitment challenges with practical solutions. Your strong communication and ability to manage relationships with partners enable you to build connections and influence others effectively.

Essential Criteria

• Proficiency in managing the entire recruitment process within a corporate environment.
• Skilled in role briefing conversations, pipeline development, and candidate sourcing.
• Understanding of employment legislation and compliance specific to interim and temporary workers.
• Ability to balance urgency with quality, ensuring operational needs are met without compromising candidate experience.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience in recruitment within regulated sectors such as financial services.
• Knowledge of sourcing strategies for contingent talent, including agency management.
• Familiarity with recruitment technology and data interpretation to support decision-making.

What's in it for you

Whatever stage of life you're in, our benefits are designed to provide the support, flexibility, and peace of mind you need to thrive both at work and beyond.

In addition to our discretionary annual bonus scheme, which reflects both individual and company performance, you'll benefit from a market-leading benefits package tailored to support your wellbeing, financial security, and family life.

Our benefits include:

Our benefits include

• 28 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days.
• Private Medical Insurance – company-funded cover for you and your immediate family
• Generous Pension Scheme – a non-contributory employer contribution of 10%, increasing with length of service up to 15%, plus the opportunity to increase this through salary sacrifice
• Enhanced Parental Leave – up to 26 weeks' full pay to support growing families.
• Protection Benefits – company-funded critical illness cover, income protection, and life assurance
• EV salary sacrifice scheme through Tusker

Reasonable Adjustments

We're an equal opportunities employer and want to ensure our recruitment process is accessible and inclusive for all, if you require reasonable adjustment(s) at any stage please let us know by emailing us at [e-mail]

Research tells us that applicants (especially those from underrepresented groups) can be put off from applying for a role if they do not meet all the criteria or have been on an extended career-break.

What's next

If you're excited about this role and believe you have the skills and experience we're looking for, we'd love to hear from you!

As a business regulated by the FCA we would advise you to familiarise yourself with the conduct regulations and in particular consumer duty obligations prior to an interview with SJP.