Talent Manager

Oakleaf Partnership; Southampton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-growth scale-up in Southampton is seeking a Talent Manager to lead and shape the in-house recruitment strategy. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in specialist recruitment, particularly in fast-paced environments. This strategic role requires close collaboration with senior stakeholders to enhance employer branding and talent acquisition efforts.

Benefits

Autonomy to shape the talent function

Flexible working arrangements

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in fast-paced or scaling businesses.
• Background in specialist recruitment, ideally Maritime/Financial Services.
• Confident partnering with the leadership team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the in-house recruitment function.
• Drive talent planning, employer branding, and succession planning.
• Reduce time-to-hire with innovative practices.

Skills

Confidence

Strategic Thinking

Partnership with Leadership

Agile Hiring Practices

Job description

Talent Manager | High-Growth Scale-Up | Southampton (4 Days On-Site)

I am lookimg for a credible, confident Talent Manager to lead the in-house recruitment function at a high-growth scale-up.

This visible, strategic role is key to shaping how this growing firm attracts, hires, and develops talent - especially across specialist and hard-to-fill roles. Working closely with senior stakeholders, the successful candidate will drive talent planning, employer branding, succession planning, and talent mapping.

A critical success measure for this role is reducing time-to-hire through smarter, more agile hiring practices.

What we're looking for:

• Proven experience in fast-paced or scaling businesses

• A background in specialist recruitment - Ideally Maritime/Financial Services

• Confident partnering with the leadership team

• Strategic thinker who can build from the ground up

• On-site 4 days per week in stunning Southampton offices

What's on offer:

• Autonomy to shape a talent function from day one

• Flat structure, flexinle working and no red tape

• Collaborative, ambitious team - A founder led business

• A culture that values pace, ownership, and impact

Ready to make your mark?
Apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation

In Short

• Industry HR & Recruitment
• Founded 2005
• Location London, 1 Poultry, EC2R 8EJ
• Company size 50 - 199

We are Oakleaf

When it comes to HR recruitment, you’re in safe hands with Oakleaf Partnership. Since 2005, we have been successfully placing people into jobs across every HR discipline, in every sector imaginable. Yet we’re still as approachable as ever. For clients and candidates alike, we’re more than just experts. We’re trusted advisors.

Development at Oakleaf

Oakleaf Partnership are committed to supporting the learning and development of our team members and to drive further career opportunities within the Oakleaf Group through ambitious and achievable growth. We have created an environment that is challenging, supportive and engaging.

Building Relationships

We build lasting relationships between candidates and businesses.

Founded in 2005, we have built enduring relationships with HR functions across every sector; thanks in part to our expertise, but also our collaborative approach. We listen. We share our insights. We take the time to truly understand the culture of an organisation and the person behind a CV.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

Oakleaf Partnership is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where employees respect each other as well as the clients and candidates they represent. We firmly believe that an open, flexible, and fair workplace will create an environment where individual talents are valued and allowed to flourish and will create a culture which will attract staff from diverse backgrounds. We will not tolerate discrimination or other unfair treatment against any of our staff or users of our services, on the basis of gender, race, colour, age, ethnicity, marital status, family circumstances, disability, sexual orientation, political or religious belief.

Our Purpose & Values

Purpose: Proudly redefining the recruitment experience one person at a time.

Values: We are… A Community, Courageous, Authentic, Respectful & Ambitious