An opportunity to lead and shape talent acquisition within a large, employee-owned organisation delivering impactful public services across the UK and Ireland.

The Role

As Talent Acquisition Lead, you will take ownership of the end-to-end recruitment function, partnering closely with senior stakeholders to deliver effective, inclusive, and future-focused hiring solutions. You’ll also manage and develop an Onboarding Specialist, ensuring a positive candidate and new-starter experience.

This role offers autonomy, influence, and the chance to contribute to an organisation with a clear social purpose.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver the organisation’s talent acquisition strategy
• Partner with hiring managers and senior leaders to forecast and meet workforce needs
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, from sourcing through to offer
• Oversee employer branding and recruitment campaigns
• Champion inclusive and equitable hiring practices
• Use recruitment data and metrics to drive continuous improvement
• Manage relationships with external recruitment agencies
• Support, coach, and develop the Onboarding Specialist

About You

You will have:

• Proven experience in a talent acquisition or recruitment lead role
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
• Experience managing end-to-end recruitment across multiple roles or functions
• The ability to analyse recruitment data and improve processes
• A collaborative, proactive approach with attention to detail

What’s on Offer

• 37-hour working week with flexible hours (9–5 or 8:30–4:30)
• Early Friday finish
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
• Hybrid working (2–3 days in the office)
• Minimal travel
• Supportive HR function within a values-driven, employee-owned organisation