Talent Acquisition Specialist

Group Metropolitan; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare for you and your dependents

Eligibility to join Employee-Owned Trust (EOT) scheme after 12 months

Job summary

Group Metropolitan is looking for a motivated Talent Acquisition Specialist in Greater London. This permanent role involves managing the full recruitment process, working closely with hiring managers to enhance talent acquisition strategies. Responsibilities include developing sourcing strategies, managing job postings, screening candidates, and building relationships. The candidate should have previous recruitment experience, excellent communication skills, and a strong focus on detail. This position offers the opportunity for private healthcare and eligibility for the Employee-Owned Trust scheme after 12 months.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a recruitment or talent acquisition role.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to source, assess, and interview candidates.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies to identify and attract suitable candidates.
• Manage recruitment processes using HiBob Hiring.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand recruitment needs.

Skills

Recruitment experience

Understanding of construction industry

Strong communication skills

Effective relationship building

Candidate assessment

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Tools

HiBob Hiring

Job description

Group Metropolitan is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our HR team. This is a key role within the business, responsible for managing the full recruitment lifecycle and ensuring we attract, engage, and hire high-quality talent across the organisation. Working closely with hiring managers, you will play a pivotal role in understanding workforce needs and delivering effective recruitment solutions that align with our company values of Safety, Quality, Integrity, and People.

You will take ownership of sourcing strategies, candidate management, and the overall hiring process, while continuously looking for ways to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance the candidate experience. This role also offers the opportunity to contribute to wider recruitment strategy and support the growth of the business through innovative talent attraction methods

Type of Contract: Permanent

Department: HR and Compliance

Hours: 07:00 - 16:00, Mon - Fri

Location: Greenwich, but may be required to travel to Cannons (Canary Wharf), Warrington (To facilitate our Northern Division), and Glasgow

Salary: Dependent on experience

Requirements

• Previous experience in a recruitment or talent acquisition role
• Understanding of the construction industry and associated roles
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build effective relationships with candidates and hiring managers
• Proven ability to source, assess, and interview candidates
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team
• High attention to detail and a quality-focused approach
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple vacancies simultaneously

Job responsibilities

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies to identify and attract suitable candidates
• Manage recruitment processes using HiBob Hiring, including candidate and agency management
• Partner with hiring managers to understand recruitment needs and oversee live vacancies
• Create and manage job postings across LinkedIn and the company website
• Write engaging and accurate job descriptions
• Screen, assess, and interview candidates, evaluating skills, experience, and cultural fit
• Provide hiring recommendations to managers
• Coordinate and conduct interviews throughout the recruitment process
• Support candidates through pre-employment stages to ensure a smooth onboarding experience
• Analyse recruitment data to identify trends, improve processes, and reduce agency costs
• Contribute to the development of the overall recruitment strategy
• Build and maintain a candidate talent pool/database
• Manage relationships with external recruiters, ensuring quality and cost-effectiveness
• Support early careers initiatives, including apprenticeships and attracting young talent
• Produce recruitment reports for the HR Manager and Board as required
• Eligibility to become a beneficiary of the Employee-Owned Trust (EOT) scheme after 12 months of continuous employment
• Private healthcare for you and your dependents