Talent Acquisition Specialist

Talent Acquisition Specialist – Technical Recruitment 2 Year Fixed Term (Hybrid working in Birmingham (1day/week))

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist to join a public sector organisation on a 2 year fixed term contract.

This role will focus on the end to end recruitment of specialist technical professionals across a diverse portfolio. You will play a key role in delivering strategic hiring initiatives, proactively scanning the market for talent, building sustainable recruitment pipelines, and partnering closely with senior leadership teams to attract high-calibre candidates in a competitive market.

• Manage full cycle recruitment across technical and specialist vacancies
• Conduct proactive market mapping and talent identification activities
• Build and maintain strong recruitment pipelines for hard to fill technical roles
• Partner closely with SLT and hiring managers to support workforce planning and hiring strategy
• Source and engage passive technical talent through multiple channels
• Deliver an exceptional candidate experience throughout the recruitment process
• Ensure recruitment activity aligns with public sector policies and best practice

• Proven experience within Talent Acquisition or Recruitment, ideally within the public sector
• Strong track record recruiting for technical roles such as engineering, aviation, pilot, or other specialist appointments
• Demonstrated ability to scan the market, identify talent trends, and develop talent pipelines
• Confident working with senior stakeholders and influencing at SLT level
• Experience managing multiple specialist vacancies within a fast-paced environment
• Strong understanding of inclusive and compliant recruitment practices
• CIPD qualified or working towards CIPD accreditation would be advantageous

• Opportunity to work within a respected public sector environment
• Exposure to complex and specialist recruitment projects
• Hybrid/flexible working arrangements
• Competitive salary and benefits package

If you are an experienced recruiter with a background in technical hiring and strategic talent acquisition, please reach out to Annabelle at MLC Partners.