Talent Acquisition Partner - FTC

Talent Acquisition Partner - 6 month FTCAbout The Role

We’re not just your average health company; we’re aiming to revolutionise access to healthcare in the UK by offering innovative health and wellbeing solutions that are affordable, accessible, and effective. From preventive care to comprehensive medical support, we aim to empower individuals to take charge of their health, inspiring them to make the most of their wellbeing. Added to that we’re the first health insurer in the UK to be awarded B-Corp status in recognition of our significant achievements in sustainability, in addition to our ambitious environmental and social responsibility goals.

As Talent Acquisition Partner, you’ll be the driving force behind attracting and hiring exceptional talent across Simplyhealth. Reporting to the Talent Acquisition Manager and joining a small team, you’ll partner closely with business leaders and our People Team to design and deliver recruitment strategies that attract and engage top talent, ensuring hiring aligns with our inclusive recruitment goals, and organisational priorities.

You’ll work with hiring managers across a range of business areas from Customer Service, Product, Sales & Marketing to Finance, Risk & Compliance, Technology and more. As a trusted advisor, you’ll understand manager’s needs, develop creative sourcing strategies, build strong talent pipelines and ensure a seamless and positive candidate experience, promoting Simplyhealth as an employer of choice.

Your Responsibilities:

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, from job briefing to onboarding, ensuring timely and effective hiring and a seamless experience.
• Design and implement innovative attraction strategies, utilising social media platforms and networking to source top talent for niche and hard to fill roles.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with hiring managers, providing expert advice on recruitment best practice and potential souring solutions.
• Ensure adherence to employment legislation and company policies throughout the recruitment process.
• Manage our Applicant Tracking System (ATS), ensuring data integrity and accurate reporting.
• Collaborate with the Reward and HR Partnering teams to ensure competitive and fair job offers.
• Develop and maintain talent pipelines aligned with future business needs.
• Partner with external recruitment agencies when necessary, negotiating terms and managing vendor relationships.
• Support with the build and maintenance of talent acquisition reporting dashboards to monitor key metrics such as time‑to‑hire, cost per hire, and hiring manager experience.
• Deliver training and guidance to hiring managers to ensure effective, inclusive, and high‑quality recruitment practices.
• Supporting activities that promote our employer brand, including careers site updates, Linked In stories and Glassdoor profile.
• Manage internal & redeployment resourcing processes where needed, providing support to both the employee and hiring managers.
• Stay ahead of industry trends and innovations in talent acquisition by attending events, building networks, and applying best practices.

To be considered you should have:

• Proven experience in talent acquisition within a complex, fast‑paced, in‑house environment.
• Previous experience of supporting the full 360 recruitment lifecycle of a vacancy from briefing through to offer negotiation including conducting telephone, video, virtual or face‑to‑face interviews.
• Deep knowledge of sourcing techniques, assessment methods, and recruitment technology.
• Experience partnering with senior stakeholders and influencing decisions.
• Familiarity with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and HRIS platforms.
• Knowledge of employment law and compliance requirements.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to understand business priorities and translate them into talent strategies.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills with the ability to challenge constructively.
• Analytical thinking with the ability to interpret data and provide insights for decision‑making.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver under pressure whilst sustaining a…