Principal - Talent Sourcing

The Role

Talent Sourcers play a key role in our clients’ success by partnering with Hiring Managers and Recruiters and developing effective, consultative, professional relationships with them. Through asking the right questions to ensure a detailed understanding of the client and each role, and by leveraging data, historic hiring trends, and market analysis, Talent Sourcers develop bespoke sourcing strategies and then use a range of tools and techniques to find the best talent in the market.

A Principal Sourcing Specialist is a true subject matter expert in recruitment and sourcing and will confidently partner with senior stakeholders to understand even the most complex hiring needs, developing sourcing strategies which focus on finding and engaging passive talent across specialist disciplines.

• Own proactive sourcing as the core focus across all roles
• Implement a multi-channel sourcing strategy, including:
• Direct applicants (job boards, ATS)
• Internal applicants (internal mobility)
• Proactive sourcing (primary focus)
• Conduct continuous market mapping for critical and niche skill sets
• Develop role-specific and skill-based talent pipelines
• Maintain warm candidate pools for faster turnaround
• Perform regular pipeline reviews and refresh strategies
• Leverage previous UK market experience to inform sourcing strategy and talent positioning
• Identify and engage high-quality passive candidates using advanced sourcing techniques
• Build and maintain active and future-ready talent pipelines
• Proactively introduce qualified candidates to Hiring Managers even before roles close
• Use a true search methodology across platforms such as Linked In and other sourcing tools
• Measure and refine sourcing strategies using data, MI, and performance insights

• Act as a trusted adviser and thought partner to Hiring Managers and HR stakeholders
• Own and drive Hiring Manager (HM) briefing calls:
• Clarifying role requirements
• Set sourcing expectations and timelines
• Provide continuous updates on candidate quality, availability, and market insights
• Ensure alignment across all recruiters supporting shared roles

• Deliver an exceptional candidate experience through strong communication and engagement
• Position opportunities effectively to attract and convert passive talent
• Conduct consultative candidate conversations to assess suitability and aspirations
• Maintain regular communication throughout the recruitment lifecycle
• Act as a brand ambassador for the client and AMS
• Build and nurture long-term talent communities
• Maintain structured and high-quality talent pools
• Ensure data accuracy, compliance, and tracking across systems
• Regularly review pipeline health and improve conversion ratios
• Use insights and feedback to continuously refine sourcing strategies
• Support and mentor new joiners and junior team members
• Share best practices in sourcing, engagement, and stakeholder management
• Ensure a consistent sourcing and screening approach across recruiters
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for sourcing strategies and tools

• Proven experience in proactive sourcing
• Strong expertise in engaging passive talent and building pipelines
• Experience in the Oil & Gas or Energy sector
• Strong ability to leverage professional networks for talent identification
• Demonstrated experience in managing multiple roles and priorities
• Strong stakeholder management and advisory skills
• Proven candidate engagement and talent pooling capabilities

• Experience working with Phenom and Workday

We all play a role in our success – whether that’s working directly with clients or adding value behind the scenes. By working together, we bring stronger insight to our clients and create more diverse and rewarding career journeys for our people.

Beyond our standard benefits package, you’ll have the flexibility, autonomy, and trust to work in a way that fits you. Our focus is on enabling meaningful collaboration and support, so you can do your best work – your way.

• Growth and development focused on your strengths
• The opportunity to…