Talent Acquisition Specialist

ALTEN LTD - UK; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and technology consultancy seeks a Talent Acquisition Specialist to enhance their team in Sunderland. This role focuses on shaping the company's future through strategic recruitment for high-impact positions. Candidates should have substantial experience in sourcing, stakeholder management, and developing a robust recruitment strategy, along with strong interpersonal skills.

Benefits

Private Medical Healthcare

Life Insurance

Travel Insurance

Pension scheme with contributions up to 6%

Wellness 24/7 confidential employee assistance program

Social events like Breakfast Tuesdays and Thirsty Thursdays

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in talent acquisition within a fast-paced environment.
• Experience managing the full recruitment lifecycle independently.
• Proven ability to build relationships with internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Drive the recruitment strategy for high-impact roles.
• Source high-caliber professionals through various methods.
• Manage employer branding across recruitment platforms.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Candidate Engagement

Recruitment Strategy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources

Job description

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Who we are:

ALTEN, an engineering and technology consultancy, We are a leading Engineering and IT consultancy operating across 30 countries, making waves in all sectors: Aeronautics, Space, Defence, Security and Naval, Automotive, Rail and mobility, Energy and environment, Life Sciences and health, Industrial Equipment and electronics, Telecoms, Banking, Finance & Insurance, Retail, Services & Medias, Public Services & Government. With a team of passionate, diligent, and agile engineers, we are united by a common purpose: building tomorrow’s world today. Day by day, we support our customers' development strategies as well as their technological and sustainability transformation.

We're looking for a Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our Talent Acquisition & Leadership Development team in London. This is a fantastic chance to join a fast-growing company with strong core values of Excellence, Accountability, Integrity, and Service.

Job purpose

As a key player in our Talent Acquisition team, you will drive the recruitment strategy for high-impact roles including Business Managers, Technical Direction, and Support Functions. This role is about more than hiring, it's about shaping the future of our company by identifying, engaging, and securing top-tier talent who will lead and innovate.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Talent Sourcing: Understand hiring needs and workforce planning to efficiently fill leadership and specialist roles across the organization.
• Candidate Identification: Source high-caliber professionals through direct approaches, headhunting, LinkedIn, talent mapping, and digital tracking methods.
• Employer Branding & Attraction: Draft and manage compelling job advertisements; actively represent the company brand across platforms and recruitment events.
• End-to-End Recruitment; i) Screen CVs using modern tools and data-driven methods. ii) Conduct insightful phone screenings and structured interviews using behavioral questions, case studies, and role-plays. iii) Manage the relationship with the Directors and the Candidates
• Candidate Engagement: Serve as a trusted advisor throughout the candidate journey, ensuring a seamless and positive experience from initial contact through to onboarding.
• Leadership Pipeline Development: Build and nurture a qualified candidate pool to meet current and future hiring needs.
• Market Insights: Conduct competitive intelligence and talent mapping to remain ahead of market trends and strengthen strategic hiring decisions.
• Recruitment Analytics & Reporting: Provide regular updates to stakeholders through group reporting and internal dashboards, ensuring process optimization and accountability.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive improvements in candidate experience and optimize recruitment workflows for Business, Technical Direction, and Support functions.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in talent acquisition within fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, or a related field, is preferred, along with experience as an in-house recruiter or agency recruiter.
• Strong experience managing the full recruitment lifecycle independently, including sourcing, stakeholder management, and offer negotiation
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationship with internal teams and hiring managers at all levels.
• Skilled in screening candidates, shortlisting applicants, and conducting thorough interviews with detailed feedback for hiring managers.
• Experience in building awareness of the company brand and cultivating strong relationships with candidates to ensure a positive recruitment experience.

What do we offer

• Company benefits including Private Medical Healthcare, Life Insurance and Travel Insurance.
• Pension scheme with company contributions up to 6%.
• Wellness 24/7 Confidential employee assistance program.
• Social – Breakfast Tuesdays, Thirsty Thursdays and Pizza on the last Thursday of each month

Any doubts?

Studies have shown that some groups of people are less likely to apply to a role unless they meet 100% of the job requirements. Whoever you are, if you like one of our jobs, we encourage you to apply as you might just be the candidate we are looking for. As an equal-opportunity employer, we do not discriminate based on any protected attribute. Our commitment is to provide equal opportunities, an inclusive work environment, and fairness for everyone.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

  Engineering Services and IT Services and IT Consulting

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