Talent Acquisition

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* Job Title:

** Talent Acquisition Partner
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* Location:

** Durrington, hybrid working
** Contract Type:
** fixed term contract
** Shape the Future. Influence Hiring. Deliver Talent That Makes a Difference.
** Are you passionate about connecting great people with great opportunities? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same, balancing multiple priorities while delivering exceptional recruitment outcomes?

We're looking for two  Recruiters / Talent Acquisition Partners to join our Talent Acquisition team and play a key role in shaping the future workforce of our organisation. This is far more than a recruitment role it's an opportunity to become a trusted business partner, talent strategist, sourcing specialist, and diversity champion.

Working closely with leaders across the business, you'll develop innovative attraction strategies, build diverse talent pipelines, and deliver high-quality recruitment outcomes across a broad and varied portfolio of vacancies. You'll thrive in a dynamic environment where hiring demand is high, priorities evolve quickly, and your ability to balance strategic thinking with exceptional delivery truly makes an impact.

If you're energised by pace, motivated by results, and passionate about creating outstanding experiences for both candidates and hiring managers, we'd love to hear from you.
** What You'll Be Doing
**** Strategic Workforce Partnership
** You'll become a trusted advisor to your business areas, developing a deep understanding of current and future workforce needs, market challenges and emerging skills requirements. You'll:
* Partner with leaders to understand hiring priorities, workforce plans and capability gaps.
* Provide expert advice on talent availability, market trends and attraction strategies.
* Shape recruitment plans that balance quality, speed, cost and diversity outcomes.
* Use talent intelligence and market insight to influence hiring decisions and future workforce planning.
** Talent Attraction & Recruitment Delivery
** This is where you'll make a real impact.

You'll manage a varied and active recruitment portfolio, delivering end-to-end recruitment across multiple disciplines while ensuring an exceptional stakeholder and candidate experience. You'll:
* Lead recruitment activity across a diverse range of roles, including specialist, hard-to-fill and business-critical vacancies.
* Proactively source and engage talent using direct sourcing, talent mapping, networking and targeted attraction strategies.
* Build and maintain diverse talent pipelines to meet both current and future hiring needs.
* Create meaningful connections with candidates and nurture long-term talent communities.
* Successfully balance multiple recruitment campaigns, competing priorities and changing business demands in a fast-paced environment.
* Deliver a high-quality, responsive recruitment service that supports business growth and operational success.
** Data, Insight & Continuous Improvement
** You'll combine recruitment expertise with data-driven decision making to continuously improve outcomes and drive performance. You'll:
* Monitor pipeline health, recruitment activity, conversion rates and diversity metrics.
* Use insight to identify trends, risks and opportunities.
* Manage recruitment performance against agreed service levels and business expectations.
* Drive continuous improvement through evidence-based recruitment practices and market intelligence.
** Recruitment Campaigns & Employer Brand
** Working alongside our managed service provider, you'll help design and deliver engaging attraction campaigns that strengthen our employer brand and reach diverse talent pools. You'll:
* Develop targeted recruitment campaigns aligned to workforce priorities.
* Use market insights to identify innovative sourcing opportunities.
* Support initiatives that position us as an employer of choice within competitive talent markets.
** Championing Inclusion
** You'll play an active role in helping us build a more diverse and inclusive workforce. You'll:
* Embed inclusive recruitment practices throughout the hiring journey.
* Champion fair, unbiased assessment and selection processes.
* Support initiatives that improve representation and diversity outcomes.
* Foster an environment where everyone feels respected, valued and able to belong.
** What You'll Bring
** We're looking for someone who combines strategic thinking with excellent delivery capability and is comfortable operating in a busy, fast-changing recruitment environment.
** Essential Experience
*** Experience working in a Talent Acquisition Partner, Recruiter, Recruitment Business Partner or 360 Recruitment Consultant role.
* Proven success in proactive sourcing, talent pooling and candidate engagement.
* Experience recruiting within one or more of the following sectors:  + IT & Digital  + Engineering  + Water, Utilities or Infrastructure  + Professional Services
* Experience working with an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) to manage recruitment activity,…