Talent Acquisition Specialist (12 month FTC |potential to become permanent role)

Roland Berger; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to manage end-to-end recruitment across consulting teams. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in talent acquisition, with a strong record in hiring various senior levels. This role includes collaborating closely with senior leaders and shaping hiring strategies within a fast-paced environment. The position offers a competitive salary of £55,000 and a strong benefits package, including hybrid working options.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Strong benefits package

Flexibility including part-time options

Qualifications

• Proven experience in talent acquisition within consulting or professional services.
• Strong track record of hiring across various seniorities.
• Confident in managing relationships with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Deliver full-lifecycle recruitment from role definition to onboarding.
• Partner with hiring managers to shape hiring strategies.
• Ensure a professional candidate experience and support employer branding.

Skills

Talent acquisition

Stakeholder management

Sourcing

Interview capability

Organizational skills

Job description

We are looking for a Talent Acquisition Specialist to own end-to-end recruitment across our consulting teams and group functions. This is a hands‑on role in a fast‑growing consulting environment, partnering closely with senior leaders to build high‑quality, diverse teams that support our growth ambitions. You will recruit across all levels, from early‑career and graduate hires through to experienced consultants, senior leaders, and specialist corporate roles, balancing pace, quality, and candidate experience.

What you’ll do

• Deliver full‑lifecycle recruitment across consulting and group functions, from role definition to offer and onboarding.
• Partner with hiring managers and leadership to shape hiring strategies, define capability needs, and advise on market conditions.
• Proactively source and engage top talent using direct sourcing, referrals, and targeted market mapping.
• Manage multiple live roles in parallel, ensuring high standards and timely delivery.
• Act as a brand ambassador, ensuring a professional, engaging candidate experience at every touchpoint.
• Support employer branding activity, including job adverts, LinkedIn presence, and recruitment events.
• Ensure hiring processes are fair, inclusive, data‑driven, and compliant.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in talent acquisition, ideally within consulting, professional services, or a high‑growth corporate environment.
• Strong track record of hiring across a range of seniorities and disciplines.
• Confident stakeholder manager, comfortable working with senior consultants and business leaders.
• Hands‑on sourcer with strong judgement and interview capability.
• Organised, commercial, and able to thrive in a fast‑paced, scaling business.

Why join us

• Play a visible role in shaping the growth of a high‑performing consulting firm.
• Work closely with senior leaders and influence key hiring decisions.
• Broad, end‑to‑end remit with real ownership and impact.
• Collaborative, ambitious culture with room to grow as the business scales.

Based in London with hybrid working (minimum 2 days per week in the office), this role offers a competitive salary of £55,000 per annum, a strong benefits package, and flexibility including part‑time options.