Talent Acquisition Specialist

Arup; North East; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in the UK is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead recruitment for high-profile projects. The role focuses on end-to-end recruitment strategies, stakeholder management, and promoting inclusive hiring practices. The ideal candidate has proven experience in full-cycle recruitment, particularly in engineering or consulting sectors. This position offers a competitive salary and a commitment to diversity and personal growth.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience in full-cycle recruitment in-house and agency.
• Experience delivering high-impact recruitment solutions in a global environment.
• Strong commercial acumen and data analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruitment for complex high-profile roles.
• Develop targeted sourcing strategies for niche positions.
• Provide data-driven market insights to senior stakeholders.

Skills

Full-cycle recruitment

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Direct sourcing

Job description

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Arup

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Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

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Expiry Date:

25.09.2025

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Joining Arup

Arup's purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

Our Talent Acquisition and Mobility team sits at the very centre of this mission. We are the connectors, facilitators, and brand champions responsible for attracting and hiring the diverse, creative, and expert minds that enable Arup to thrive. As a team, we partner with the business to provide strategic guidance and operational excellence, ensuring we find the right people for an organisation committed to sustainable development and projects of true social usefulness.

Watch this short clip to discover how Arup are shaping a better world and how you could be a part of it!

The Opportunity

This is an opportunity to make a strategic impact through sophisticated talent acquisition, you'll lead end-to-end recruitment for complex high -profile projects roles that are critical to our success in the UKIMEA region, directly shaping the teams that deliver Arup's most innovative work.

As a key member of our team, you'll manage strategic recruitment responsibilities, a typical day might include developing targeted sourcing strategies for niche positions, providing data-driven market insights to senior stakeholders, leading confidential executive searches, and mentoring junior team members. You'll have the autonomy to enhance our recruitment processes and champion best practices, while collaborating with our global mobility team on international appointments.

At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas.

You will have the opportunity do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.

Is this role right for you?

We're looking for an experienced talent acquisition professional with strategic recruitment expertise. We would be excited to hear from you if you can demonstrate the following:

Proven experience in full-cycle recruitment in-house and agency, successfully hiring for high-profile, niche, or strategic roles, with particular expertise in direct sourcing, market mapping, and engaging passive candidates.

Experience delivering high-impact recruitment solutions in a global matrix organisation, ideally within engineering, consulting, or the built environment sector.

Strong commercial acumen and data analytical skills to align talent acquisition strategies with business objectives.

Exceptional stakeholder management abilities and the interpersonal skills to influence at all levels.

Demonstrated commitment to inclusive hiring practices and a track record of building diverse teams.

What we offer you:

At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.

Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognizes the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.

We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.

We also provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you’ll have access to flexible benefitsto help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.

Different People, Shared Values

Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity orexpression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment thatembraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.

Our Application Process

Stay safe online – Arup will never ask for your bank details as part of our recruitment process.

Recruitment Agencies – We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on the list.

Closing Date: 11th August

We may close the role earlier than the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications, so please ensure you apply early.