Talent Acquisition Specialist

Bruin; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company is seeking a proactive Talent Acquisition Specialist in London. This role involves owning the recruitment process, driving direct hiring strategies, and enhancing employer branding to attract top talent. The ideal candidate will possess strong relationship-building skills and a passion for talent acquisition.

Qualifications

• Experience in direct sourcing, interviewing, and selection.
• Strong relationship-building skills.
• Proactive mindset for attracting top talent.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional candidate experience from first touch to final offer.
• Drive direct sourcing strategies including referrals and social media.
• Own employer branding and collaborate with marketing.

Skills

Talent acquisition

Employer branding

Direct sourcing

Stakeholder management

Data-driven insights

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

HR systems

Recruitment analytics

Job description

Talent Acquisition Specialist (Experienced Hires) - London- c£55,000- Financial Services

Own the Recruitment Process | Drive Direct Hiring | Elevate Employer Brand

We’re looking for a proactive and strategic Talent Acquisition Specialist to take full ownership of end-to-end recruitment process. You’ll partner with hiring managers, streamline hiring strategies, and champion direct recruitment methods to attract top talent—reducing reliance on agencies.

What You’ll Do:

• Deliver an exceptional candidate experience from first touch to final offer
• Partner with hiring managers to ensure effective and efficient hiring decisions
• Drive direct sourcing strategies—referrals, social media, talent pools
• Optimise HR recruitment system, using data-driven insights for smarter hiring
• Own our employer branding, working with marketing to showcase culture
• Build and manage relationships with recruitment agencies, ensuring best ROI

What You’ll Bring:

• A passion for talent acquisition and employer branding
• Experience in direct sourcing, interviewing, and selection
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills
• A proactive mindset—always seeking new ways to attract top talent
• Tech-savvy with HR systems, LinkedIn Recruiter, and recruitment analytics

Ready to take recruitment to the next level? Apply now and be a driving force in building the best teams yet!