Talent Acquisition Executive

Location:

Bristol (Hybrid) | Type:
Contract/Regular

Newpage Solutions is a global digital health innovation company helping people live longer, healthier lives. We partner with life sciences organizations including pharmaceutical, biotech, and healthcare leaders to build transformative AI and data-driven technologies addressing real-world health challenges.

From strategy and research to UX design and agile development, we deliver and validate impactful solutions using lean, human-centered practices.

We are proud to be Great Place to Work certified for three consecutive years, hold a top Glassdoor rating, and were named among the "Top 50 Most Promising Healthcare Solution Providers" by CIO Review.

As a remote-first company, we foster creativity, continuous learning, and inclusivity, creating an environment where bold ideas thrive and make a measurable difference in people lives.

Newpage looks for candidates who are invested in long-term impact. Applications with a pattern of frequent job changes may not align with the values we prioritize.

We are seeking a driven and proactive Talent Acquisition Executive (3–5 years’ experience) to lead technical IT hiring across our Bristol operations and support broader UK and EU recruitment. You’ll be an expert in end-to-end recruitment, with a strong grasp of the South West / UK tech talent market and the ability to source globally when needed.

• As an individual contributor, lead the end-to-end recruitment process for technical (IT) roles—sourcing, screening, interviewing, and placement.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline for roles including AI developers, Forward Deployed Engineers, Full Stack Developers, Technical/Solution Architects, Data Engineers, QA (automation & manual), Dev Ops specialists, Project Managers, and more.
• Partner closely with hiring managers to understand role requirements, technical Skills, and team dynamics for effective candidate selection.
• Manage job postings across UK-relevant platforms (Linked In, CWJobs, indeed, Reed, Glassdoor, Stack Overflow Jobs, and specialist tech boards), track candidates, and ensure a seamless hiring experience.
• Deploy innovative sourcing strategies—including Boolean search, Git Hub, Linked In Recruiter, meetups, and Bristol’s tech community networks—to attract passive talent.
• Leverage your knowledge of technical roles to assess candidates for both technical competence and cultural fit.
• Conduct talent mapping to understand the Bristol and wider UK/EU competitive landscape and inform strategic hiring decisions.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date records in the applicant tracking system (ATS).
• Experience with Ceipal is a bonus.
• Consistently meet or exceed staffing targets, time-to-hire benchmarks, and performance metrics.
• Value-Add:
  Experience recruiting for EU or US-based technical positions is welcomed and will expand the scope of your impact.

• 3–5 years of Talent Acquisition experience, with a strong focus on technical (IT) recruitment.
• Demonstrable experience sourcing candidates across UK-relevant platforms (paid and free) using both conventional and creative methods.
• Solid understanding of IT roles, tech stacks, and the Bristol / South West / UK recruitment landscape.
• Proven ability to recruit for diverse technical roles across the full software and data engineering spectrum.
• Familiarity with UK employment law, right-to-work checks, IR35 considerations, and GDPR-compliant recruitment practices.
• Strong communication skills—written and verbal—to effectively engage candidates and stakeholders.
• Experience with ATS platforms and modern recruitment tooling.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with competing priorities.
• Value-Add:
  Experience recruiting in LATAM, Eastern EU, or US markets is a distinct advantage.

• In-depth knowledge of the Bristol and wider UK tech market, including awareness of key employers, salary benchmarks, and talent pools.
• Ability to accurately assess technical skills through structured screening and competency-based interviews.
• Strong organisational, time-management, and multitasking skills.
• Problem-solving mindset with…