Talent Partner

Commercial Services; Norwood Green; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days leave

Life cover 4x salary

Pension scheme

Retail and gym discounts

Health cash plan

Cycle to work

Volunteer days

Wellbeing program

Learning & development

Job summary

Connect2Hammersmith & Fulham is recruiting a Talent Partner to lead the Housing & Unqualified Care desk for a major public sector client. You will build strong client relationships, manage end-to-end recruitment, and support workforce planning in a fast-paced environment.

You will work in a hybrid setup with a focus on compliant recruitment processes, candidate pipelines, and effective stakeholder management within the council framework.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a recruitment agency or managed service environment.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with hiring managers and understand workforce needs.
• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes from sourcing to onboarding.
• Advertise roles and use search techniques to attract candidates.
• Review CVs and submit suitable candidates through systems.
• Coordinate interviews, gather feedback and manage offers and placements.
• Ensure compliance and legal requirements are met before start.
• Maintain regular contact with candidates and agency workers.
• Manage vacancies through CRM systems and report on data.
• Collaborate with external agency supply chain partners.
• Provide ongoing support and aftercare to clients and candidates.

Skills

Agency recruitment experience

Housing recruitment

Stakeholder management

Compliance knowledge

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: Hammersmith/Hybrid

Salary/package: £31,000 + Uncapped commission

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Full time, 37 hours per week

Join Connect2Hammersmith & Fulham as a Talent Partner leading their Housing & Unqualified Care desk and play a key role in delivering high-quality recruitment solutions to a major public sector client.

This is a fantastic opportunity to build strong client relationships, manage end-to-end recruitment processes, and contribute to a growing, fast-paced environment.

Who we are

Connect2Hammersmith & Fulham is part of Commercial Services Group (CSG), providing recruitment and workforce solutions to Hammersmith & Fulham Borough Council. As part of CSG, we deliver high-quality, flexible recruitment services that support public sector organisations with their workforce needs, ensuring efficiency, compliance and exceptional service delivery.

Why this role matters

This role is central to ensuring H&F Council has access to the right talent at the right time. You will act as a trusted partner to hiring managers, delivering a seamless recruitment service while maintaining compliance, managing candidate pipelines, and supporting workforce planning across a range of roles.

What you’ll be doing

• Build strong relationships with hiring managers, understanding their workforce needs and recruitment challenges
• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes including sourcing, screening, and onboarding candidates
• Advertise roles and utilise search techniques to attract high-quality candidates
• Review CVs and submit suitable candidates through internal systems and client portals
• Coordinate interviews, gather feedback and manage offer and placement processes
• Ensure all compliance and legal requirements are met before candidates start assignments
• Maintain regular contact with candidates and agency workers, ensuring strong engagement and retention
• Manage vacancies through CRM systems, ensuring data accuracy and reporting
• Collaborate with external agency supply chain partners where required
• Provide ongoing support and aftercare to both clients and candidates to ensure successful placements

What we’re looking for

• Experience working within a recruitment agency or managed service environment
• Experience recruiting in the Housing or unqualified care sectors would be a bonus
• Strong understanding of recruitment processes and candidate sourcing methods
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders at all levels
• Good knowledge of compliance and legislation within recruitment (e.g. AWR, IR35, H&S)
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence and manage expectations
• Experience using recruitment CRM systems and Microsoft Office tools
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with strong attention to detail

What you’ll get in return

• Salary of up to £31,000 + Commission
• 25 days annual leave, plus your birthday off
• Life assurance cover (4x salary)
• Pension scheme
• Additional benefits including retail and gym discounts, health cash plan and cycle to work scheme
• Volunteer days and access to a comprehensive wellbeing programme
• Tailored learning and development support with real opportunities to progress

Why CSG?

Commercial Services Group (CSG) is the UK’s largest local authority-owned trading company (LATCO), generating over £800 million in revenue and supporting 16,000 education and public sector customers worldwide. With more than 1,800 employees across the UK and France, we are working towards becoming the global leader in education and public sector solutions.

We are expanding rapidly, with annual growth of around 25 percent, supported by a blend of organic development, acquisitions and strategic partnerships. Our 33 trading businesses deliver a wide range of services including education management, IT, HR, legal, energy, procurement and supplies.

CSG is wholly owned by local authorities, and a significant proportion of our profits is reinvested into frontline public services. Over £77 million has already been returned, reflecting our commitment to combining commercial performance with meaningful social impact.

Inclusion & Accessibility

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We encourage applications from suitably qualified people of all backgrounds.

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our application and interview process; please let us know if you require any