Talent Acquisition Team Lead - RPO

Manpower Talent Solutions; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A global workforce solutions leader is seeking a Talent Acquisition Team Lead for its RPO delivery team in London. In this hybrid role, you will manage a team of Talent Partners while also engaging in hands-on recruiting. Key responsibilities include overseeing recruitment processes, driving strategic initiatives, and fostering team collaboration. The ideal candidate will have proven recruitment leadership experience, particularly within the financial services sector. You'll enjoy career progression opportunities, an industry-leading bonus scheme, and flexible benefits options.

Benefits

Industry-leading bonus schemes

Outstanding learning and development programmes

Generous family-friendly entitlements

24 days holiday (rising to 27)

Qualifications

• Proven experience in recruitment leadership (RPO or in-house).
• Experience within financial services, specifically insurance.
• Ability to balance team management with hands-on delivery.

Responsibilities

• Manage a personal portfolio of requisitions ensuring quality.
• Conduct recruitment briefings and oversee pipelines.
• Drive strategic initiatives in recruitment and employer branding.

Skills

Recruitment leadership

Stakeholder management

Data-driven mindset

Adaptability

Job description

Talent Acquisition Team Lead – RPO

Location: London (Hybrid)

Salary: Competitive + Market‑Leading Bonus Scheme

Ready to lead while staying hands‑on? We’re looking for a Talent Acquisition Team Lead to join our RPO delivery team. This is a hybrid role where you’ll balance 50% leadership with 50% hands‑on recruiting, giving you the opportunity to coach and inspire others while remaining close to delivery.

You’ll lead a team of 3–4 Talent Partners, manage your own requisitions, and partner with clients to influence talent strategies. If you’re passionate about operational excellence, stakeholder engagement, and driving innovation in recruitment, this is your chance to make a real impact.

Your Impact – Recruitment Delivery & Strategic Projects (≈50%)

• Manage a personal portfolio of requisitions, ensuring speed, quality, and an outstanding candidate experience.
• Conduct recruitment briefings, oversee pipelines, and guide the full recruitment lifecycle.
• Use market intelligence and workforce trends to advise clients on talent strategy and workforce planning.
• Drive strategic initiatives such as process optimisation, employer branding campaigns, talent pipeline development, recruitment technology adoption, candidate experience improvements, and diversity hiring programs.
• Monitor and report on performance metrics (time‑to‑fill, candidate satisfaction, funnel activity) and use data insights to identify opportunities for improvement.

Your Leadership – Team Oversight & Coaching (≈50%)

• Lead and inspire a team of 3–4 Talent Partners, fostering collaboration, accountability, and inclusion.
• Conduct weekly one‑on‑ones and team meetings to review priorities, address challenges, and celebrate successes.
• Coach and mentor team members on recruiting best practices, tools, and technologies.
• Oversee team performance against KPIs and SLAs, removing blockers and mitigating risks to account health.
• Champion process consistency and continuous improvement, defining and documenting best practices to enhance efficiency and quality.
• Drive adoption of recruitment technologies and digital tools, ensuring measurable ROI.
• Partner with Programme Managers and Directors to align delivery strategy, share insights, and contribute to client business reviews (MBRs/QBRs).

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in recruitment leadership (RPO or in‑house).
• Proven experience within financial services, specifically insurance.
• Ability to balance team management with hands‑on delivery.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Data‑driven mindset with a focus on KPIs and operational excellence.
• Adaptability and agility in a fast‑paced environment.

Key Competencies

• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills to balance leadership and delivery responsibilities.
• Inclusive leadership mindset that values diverse perspectives.
• Data‑driven, analytical, and solutions‑focused approach.
• Excellent relationship‑building, communication, and influencing skills.
• Commitment to continuous learning, innovation, and operational excellence.

Measures of Success

• Consistent achievement of individual and team KPIs/goals.
• High levels of engagement, enablement, and retention among team members.
• Positive client and candidate feedback.
• Demonstrated technology adoption and measurable ROI through improved efficiency and outcomes.
• Contribution to process optimisation and delivery innovation.
• Evidence of leadership growth and alignment with strategic goals.

Why Join Us?

• Hybrid working – typically 2–3 days in client offices.
• Fantastic career progression with clear development pathways.
• Outstanding learning and development programmes.
• Industry‑leading bonus schemes.
• Flexible benefits options – PMI, Dental, Travel Insurance, Critical Illness, and more.
• 24 days holiday (rising to 27) plus your birthday off.
• Option to purchase up to 5 additional holidays after probation.
• Generous family‑friendly entitlements.
• Competitive pension with contributions increasing through length of service.
• Save As You Earn scheme with discounted share purchase options.
• Employee discounts via ManpowerGroup Rewards – huge range of retailers and perks.

About Us

We are global leaders in workforce solutions and strategies. Our clients need to be agile and innovative to thrive in an unpredictable landscape. At Talent Solutions, we help them meet every challenge by addressing their most complex workforce needs. From Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) to Managed Service Provider (MSP) solutions and world‑class talent management – we get people. And together, we’ll shape the future.

We’re proud to have been voted one of the world’s most ethical companies for 16 consecutive years, reflecting our commitment to integrity, transparency, and ethical business practices. We promote a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can succeed on merit. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, or disability. ManpowerGroup is a Disability Confident Employer and happy to discuss flexible working.

Please note: We can only consider candidates who reside in the UK and hold full right to work.

We get people – and together we’ll shape our future. Apply now