Talent Acquisition Partner (Software Engineering) - 6 Month Fixed Term Contract

Marks and Spencer; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in the UK is looking for an experienced Talent Acquisition professional to enhance recruitment strategies and build strong relationships with stakeholders. In this role, you will focus on digital and tech recruitment, ensuring a seamless candidate experience. Ideal candidates should possess exceptional communication skills and be adept in navigating various business areas. The company offers a competitive benefits package including discounts, bonuses, and a strong emphasis on inclusivity.

Benefits

20% colleague discount

Competitive holiday allowance

Discretionary bonus schemes

Strong pension and life assurance

Tailored induction and training

Exclusive perks through M&S Choices

Market-leading family policies

24/7 wellbeing support

One paid volunteer day a year

Qualifications

• Experience in both agency and fast-paced internal roles.
• Able to translate business needs into actionable recruitment strategies.
• In-depth knowledge of recruitment practices.

Responsibilities

• Implement effective sourcing strategies to attract candidates.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines using social media.
• Develop strong relationships to enhance employer brand.

Skills

Proven experience in Talent Acquisition

Strong background in Digital & Tech recruitment

Exceptional relationship management skills

Excellent communication capabilities

Commercial awareness

Knowledge of software engineering recruitment

Tools

ATS

CRM

Social sourcing tools

Job description

Summary

Our people make us who we are. That's why we have an exceptional People team dedicated to ensuring they're supported, motivated, and empowered to reach their full potential. With a global workforce of around 75,000, looking after them all is the challenge our People team rises to every day.

All the details

What You’ll Do

Resourcing

• Take detailed role briefs and implement the most effective sourcing strategies
• Deliver high-quality candidate shortlists through efficient screening
• Build and maintain talent pipelines using social media and networking for a steady flow of qualified candidates
• Ensure an exceptional candidate experience from application through to offer and onboarding

Stakeholder Management

• Develop strong relationships to enhance employer brand and candidate engagement
• Provide guidance and coaching on recruitment best practices to Hiring Managers

Digital

• Maximise the use of recruitment systems to deliver a modern, seamless candidate experience
• Drive cost savings through direct sourcing techniques

Data & Insight

• Provide key metrics and insights on time, cost, and quality of hires
• Share up-to-date industry knowledge to support workforce planning and attract the best talent

Talent Acquisition Strategy

• Use customer insights and data to influence and shape the overall resourcing strategy

Who You Are

• Proven experience in both agency and fast‑paced internal Talent Acquisition roles
• Strong background in Digital & Tech recruitment, ideally within large‑scale, complex environments
• Exceptional relationship management skills to build and sustain strong partnerships
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and feedback capabilities
• Commercial awareness with the ability to translate business needs into actionable recruitment strategies
• Resilient and influential, able to navigate across business areas to deliver optimal solutions
• In‑depth knowledge of software engineering recruitment practices and familiarity with ATS, CRM, and social sourcing tools

What’s In It For You

Working at M&S means being part of something bigger - helping to deliver quality, value and service to millions of customers every day. We're inclusive, fast‑moving and always evolving, with a strong sense of purpose and a focus on doing the right thing.

Here are just a few of the benefits that make working here even more rewarding:

• 20% colleague discount on all M&S products and many third‑party brands for you and someone in your household, available once you’ve completed your probation
• Competitive holiday allowance with the option to buy more
• Discretionary bonus schemes linked to your performance and ours
• Strong pension and life assurance to help plan for the future
• Tailored induction and training to support your development from day one
• Exclusive perks and savings through our M&S Choices portal
• Market‑leading family policies, including parental, adoption and neonatal leave
• 24/7 wellbeing support, including virtual GP access and mental health services
• One paid volunteer day a year to support a cause that matters to you

Everyone’s Welcome

We are ambitious about the future of retail. We’re disrupting, innovating and leading the industry into a more conscientious, inspiring digital era. We’re transforming how we work together and offering our most exciting opportunities yet. Marks & Spencer strives to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and admired by our colleagues, customers and suppliers. Join us and make change happen.

We are committed to building diverse and representative teams, where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and be at their best. We support each other and work together to win together.

If you feel you’d benefit from any support or reasonable adjustments during any stage of the recruitment process, please don’t hesitate to let us know when completing your application. This information will be picked up by our team, so we can try and put steps in place to help you be at your best through this process.

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