Talent Acquisition Specialist - Tech (6 months fixed term)

Newcastle; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Corporate bonus scheme

Pension scheme

Annual leave 25 days + bank holidays

Health & wellbeing benefits

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Newcastle Building Society Group is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist for technology roles on a 6-month fixed-term contract in Newcastle (Cobalt office). You will drive recruitment, build talent pipelines, and engage passive candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter while delivering an exceptional candidate experience.

The role requires experience in technology recruitment, strong ATS proficiency, and a commitment to inclusive hiring.

Qualifications

• Experienced recruiter with a proven track record delivering technology, IT or specialist recruitment campaigns.
• Strong understanding of the technology talent market.
• Proficient in LinkedIn Recruiter and building talent pipelines.
• Experience using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).
• Committed to inclusive recruitment and fair hiring practices.

Responsibilities

• Drive recruitment activity across technology vacancies from attraction to hire.
• Proactively identify talent and build talent pipelines.
• Engage passive candidates using sourcing channels and LinkedIn Recruiter.
• Coordinate recruitment processes and maintain accurate ATS data.
• Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the journey.

Skills

LinkedIn Recruiter

Sourcing

Talent mapping

Candidate engagement

ATS

Inclusive recruitment

Tools

ATS (Applicant Tracking System)

Job description

## Talent Acquisition Specialist - Tech (6 months fixed term)Apply: Cobalt Business Park, Newcastle Upon Tyne: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: September 11, 2026 (7 days left to apply): JR946**Job Posting Title**Talent Acquisition Specialist - Tech (6 months fixed term)**Salary Band**Salary Banding - £31,230 - £39,747Grade - LC2**Job Description****About the Role**We're looking for a Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our established Talent Acquisition team on a 6-month fixed-term contract. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced recruiter with a background in technology, IT or specialist recruitment who enjoys sourcing talent, managing recruitment processes and delivering a great candidate experience.Working closely with our Senior Talent Acquisition Specialists, you'll play a key role in delivering recruitment across a range of technology-focused vacancies. While the Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist will lead stakeholder relationships and portfolio strategy, you'll be responsible for driving recruitment activity, proactively identifying talent and ensuring vacancies progress efficiently from attraction through to hire.You'll utilise your market knowledge and sourcing expertise to build talent pipelines and engage high-quality candidates across a variety of technical and specialist disciplines. A significant part of the role will involve using LinkedIn Recruiter and other sourcing channels to identify and attract passive talent, supporting the delivery of current and future hiring requirements.This is a busy and varied role where you'll manage multiple vacancies simultaneously, coordinate recruitment activity, maintain accurate data within our Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and ensure candidates receive a professional and positive experience throughout their journey. You'll also support our commitment to inclusive recruitment, helping to attract diverse talent and ensuring fair, consistent and objective hiring practices throughout the recruitment process.**About You**You'll be an experienced recruiter with a proven track record of delivering successful technology, IT or specialist recruitment campaigns, either within an agency environment or an in-house Talent Acquisition team. You will have a strong understanding of the technology talent market and be confident engaging with candidates across a range of specialist skill sets.You'll be highly proficient in LinkedIn Recruiter and have a passion for sourcing, talent mapping and building talent pipelines. You'll know how to identify and engage passive candidates, create effective sourcing strategies and maintain momentum across multiple recruitment campaigns.Experience using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) is essential, along with strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a varied workload in a fast-paced environment. You'll be comfortable screening candidates, coordinating recruitment processes and maintaining accurate recruitment records and data. You'll also understand the importance of inclusive recruitment and be committed to delivering a fair and positive experience for every candidate.We operate a hybrid working model, with this role requiring attendance at our Cobalt office for 1-2 days per week.If you're looking for an opportunity to join an experienced and supportive team, make an immediate impact and further develop your expertise in technology and specialist recruitment, we'd love to hear from you.**About Us** The Newcastle Building Society Group comprises of Newcastle Building Society, Manchester Building Society, Newcastle Financial Advisers and Newcastle Strategic Solutions. Our purpose, connecting our communities with a better financial future inspires and directs our activities. As an inclusive employer and member owned mutual, we aim to reflect the diverse communities we serve and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We believe everyone should feel valued, respected, and celebrated for who they are, we want colleagues to feel this is a place they belong. A place to be you.**What do you get in return? As well as receiving a competitive annual salary based on above-market pay scales, our reward package includes:** Financial* Corporate bonus scheme (on target 5%, up to a maximum 10%)* Pension scheme (up to 9% employer contribution)* Annual performance related pay reviews* Colleague mortgage scheme* Electric car salary sacrifice scheme* Life assurance (4x salary) and income protection* Access to our financial advisers* Access to a range of high street and online discountsWork/Life Balance* A 35 hour weekly contract* 25 days’ annual leave + bank holidays (rises to 30 with length of service)* The option to buy and sell up to 5 days’ holiday* Above statutory family leave entitlement - 3 months full pay, 3 months half pay, regardless of gender or route to parenthoodHealth and Wellbeing* Access to a health cash plan through a Medicash scheme* Access to an employee assistance programme* Free onsite gym at our Cobalt head office and access to discounted gyms* Two paid volunteering days’ each year* Cycle to work schemeRecognising there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to recruitment, we’re committed to ensuring every candidate has the opportunity to showcase their full potential throughout the recruitment process. We strive to make our processes as accessible as possible, if there are any ways in which we can provide support or make adjustments, we would love to discuss this with you, you can contact your Recruiter for this vacancy at [e-mail]