Talent Acquisition Manager

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Talent Acquisition Manager to revamp our recruitment strategy as we approach our next exciting period of growth to enable us to recruit the best talent to help deliver our plans.

As a key member of our team, you would be responsible for developing and implementing talent acquisition strategies to attract, hire, and retain top talent. This role involves overseeing the full recruitment lifecycle and collaborating with department heads to fulfil staffing needs. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in recruitment (particularly in the field of software engineering), excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment.

We see this role as being full time, although this is negotiable. Ideally, we would like this role to be based in Edinburgh on a hybrid basis, to allow for regular interaction with the teams responsible for Product Management, Customer delivery and operations, Finance, Business Development and Sales and Marketing.

As a member of the People team, reporting to the Head of People, your key responsibilities would be:

• Develop and implement comprehensive talent acquisition strategies to meet the company’s hiring goals.
• Oversee the full‑cycle recruitment process, including job postings, sourcing, screening, interviewing, and hiring.
• Collaborate with department managers to understand their hiring needs and create job descriptions and specifications in collaboration with them.
• Utilise various recruiting methods, including social media, job boards, networking events, and employee referrals.
• Find the right people based on skills, experience and cultural fit.
• Build and maintain a talent pipeline through proactive sourcing and networking.
• Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the hiring process.
• Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of recruiting trends and best practices.
• Oversee the annual salary benchmarking process through data gathering and analysis, and provide insights into salary and market trends.
• Track and report on recruitment metrics to measure the effectiveness of hiring strategies.
• Manage relationships with external recruitment agencies and vendors where applicable.
• Ensure compliance with all UK employment laws and regulations related to recruitment.

We see experience with the following as essential to the job:

• Proven experience in talent acquisition or recruitment.
• Proven track record of successfully recruiting in a high‑volume, fast‑paced environment.
• Strong understanding of recruitment processes, applicant tracking systems, and HR software.
• Proficiency in using social media platforms and professional networks (e.g., Linked In) for recruitment purposes.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to use data to drive decisions.
• Experience recruiting for roles across several sectors including Technology, Operations, Communications, Commercial/Sales & Strategy & Development.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships with candidates, hiring managers, and external partners.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.

We think that the following skills would definitely be valuable in this role:

• Experience in sourcing and recruiting software engineering roles.

• A competitive salary in the range of £60k-£70k depending on experience, with regular reviews.
• A fantastic opportunity to join a growing, innovative, employee‑centred business pushing boundaries in the space industry.
• Flexible hours and hybrid working, enabling you to create your ideal work life balance.
• 36 days paid holiday per annum.
• Enhanced Company Sick Pay and Long‑Term Sickness cover.
• A Health Cash Plan to cover costs such as dental, physio and optical.
• Life Assurance cover (x4 salary).
• As a member of the Bright Ascension team you would have a stake in the business through our Employee Benefit Trust.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption.
• Opportunities for international travel for exhibitions and trade shows.
• Investment in you and…