Talent Acquisition Specialist

Marshall Motor Group; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance

Company pension

25 days + bank holidays

Job summary

Marshall Motor Group is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist at their Cambridge Head Office. This in-house role offers hybrid working, full-time hours, and ownership of recruitment across brands and divisions.

You will partner with hiring managers and HR colleagues to attract and hire top talent. You’ll influence recruitment strategy, manage multiple vacancies, and deliver data-driven updates to hiring decisions.

Qualifications

• Experience as a recruiter (internal or agency) with stakeholder-facing responsibilities.
• Ability to influence at all levels including Directors.
• Proven track record managing multiple vacancies simultaneously while maintaining candidate experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Autonomous, proactive, and able to seek support when needed.
• Strong organisational skills in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end recruitment process from vacancy qualification to offer management.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to define profiles and craft compelling adverts.
• Proactively source active and passive candidates and build talent pipelines.
• Manage counter-offers and pre-close discussions to maintain engagement.
• Provide recruitment guidance on interview best practices and workforce planning.
• Produce data-led updates and insights to support hiring decisions.
• Manage agency relationships and recruitment spend, driving direct sourcing where possible.
• Handle high-volume recruitment across multiple brands and functions.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Sourcing strategies

Candidate engagement

End-to-end recruitment

Communication

Autonomy

Organisation

Data-driven decisions

Job description

About The Role

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Marshall Head Office Cambridge

Competitive Basic Salary | 25 days' annual leave + bank holidays (increases with service); Life assurance & pension scheme; Discounts on car purchase, servicing & more; Access to exclusive shopping and lifestyle perks.

Full-time | Hybrid Working | 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

We're looking for a passionate and driven Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our small, dedicated, and personable in-house talent team. You'll be given full autonomy and ownership across your brands and divisions, acting as the go-to person for all things recruitment.

This is a true end-to-end recruitment role where you'll partner closely with hiring managers, divisional leadership teams, and HR colleagues to attract, engage, and hire the very best talent. You'll have the freedom to influence recruitment strategy, challenge thinking, and use market insight to drive better hiring outcomes.

You'll work closely with stakeholders across the Group, building trusted relationships and delivering exceptional experiences for both candidates and hiring managers. This is a team that celebrates ideas, collaboration, and adaptability, all with the shared goal of creating a high-quality recruitment experience that reflects and represents Marshall Motor Group.

In This Role

• Own the end-to-end recruitment process, from vacancy qualification and advertising through to sourcing, interviews, feedback, and offer management.
• Partner with hiring managers to fully understand hiring requirements, define ideal candidate profiles, and create compelling adverts that attract the right talent.
• Proactively source and engage both active and passive candidates through a range of channels, building talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs.
• Confidently manage counter-offers and pre-close conversations, maintaining strong candidate engagement throughout the process to minimise withdrawals.
• Enable hiring managers to focus on daily operations by taking full accountability for recruitment activity, reducing administration and improving hiring efficiency.
• Build strong relationships with Franchise Directors, Divisional Teams, and HR Business Partners, sharing hiring insights, market intelligence, recruitment challenges, and progress updates.
• Provide guidance on interview best practice, candidate assessment, recruitment strategy, and workforce planning.
• Produce data-led recruitment updates and recommendations, using insight and market knowledge to support hiring decisions.
• Manage agency relationships and recruitment spend effectively, making informed decisions on when external support is required and driving direct sourcing wherever possible.
• Manage high-volume recruitment across multiple brands and functions, balancing priorities and acting as a trusted recruitment expert within your divisions.
• Contribute to employer branding initiatives, helping shape recruitment marketing content that showcases Marshall as an employer of choice.

We're Looking For

• An experienced recruiter, either internal or agency, with a strong understanding of stakeholder management, attraction strategies, and candidate engagement.
• Someone who can influence and build credibility with stakeholders at all levels, including senior leaders and Directors.
• Strong experience managing multiple vacancies simultaneously while maintaining excellent candidate and hiring manager experiences.
• A confident communicator with excellent written and verbal skills, capable of presenting recruitment insights clearly and professionally.
• Someone who takes ownership, uses initiative, and is comfortable working autonomously while knowing when to seek support or challenge constructively.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• A solution-focused mindset, adaptable, positive, and resilient when navigating recruitment challenges.
• The ability to use recruitment data and market insight to make informed recommendations and improve hiring outcomes.

If you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and want to make a genuine impact on how we attract and hire exceptional people, we'd love to hear from you.

About us:

At Marshall Motor Group, we're proud to represent over 25 leading car, van, truck and motorbike brands across more than 130 stores in England. We're also part of the Constellation Automotive Group, home to some of the most well-known brands in the automotive industry, including webuyanycar, cinch and BCA. Our team is over 4,000 strong and receives excellent pay packages and fantastic benefits in an environment centred around integrity,respect and innovation.

We want to hear from people with a customer-centric, can-do attitude who are ready to drive their career – and our company – forward.

What will we offer you for your commitment to us?

• Financial security:Life insurance, contributory pension.
• Exclusive perks:Discounts and rewards via a dedicated employee platform.
• Referral bonuses:Up to £2,000 for successful referrals.

At Marshall Motor Group, our policy is to employ the best qualified people and provide equal opportunity for the advancement of employees. This includes promotion and training, and not to discriminate against any person because of gender, race, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion, belief, or disability.