Junior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Description About Methods:
Methods is a 100M+ IT Services Consultancy who has partnered with a range of central government departments and agencies to transform the way the public sector operates in the UK. Established over 30 years ago and UK-based, we apply our skills in transformation, delivery, and collaboration from across the Methods Group, to create end-to-end business and technical solutions that are people-centred, safe, and designed for the future.

Our human touch sets us apart from other consultancies, system integrators and software houses - with people, technology, and data at the heart of who we are, we believe in creating value and sustainability through everything we do for our clients, staff, communities, and the planet.

We support our clients in the success of their projects while working collaboratively to share skill sets and solve problems. At Methods we have fun while working hard; we are not afraid of making mistakes and learning from them.

Predominantly focused on the public-sector, Methods is now building a significant private sector client portfolio.

Methods was acquired by the Alten Group in early 2022.Role Specification Are you passionate about connecting great people with exciting opportunities? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where relationships, creativity, and business impact go hand in hand?

We're looking for a Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our London team and play a key role in attracting, engaging, and hiring exceptional talent across engineering, technology, and consulting. You'll work closely with hiring managers, shape candidate experiences, and help drive the growth of one of the UK's leading engineering and IT consultancies.

Key Responsibilities Talent Sourcing:
Understand hiring needs and workforce planning to efficiently fill leadership and specialist roles across the organization.

Candidate Identification:
Source high-caliber professionals through direct approaches, headhunting, Linked In, talent mapping, and digital tracking methods.

End-to-End Recruitment: i) Screen CVs using modern tools and data-driven methods. ii) Conduct insightful phone screenings and structured interviews using behavioral questions, case studies, and role-plays. iii) Manage the relationship with the Directors and the Candidates Candidate Engagement:
Serve as a trusted advisor throughout the candidate journey, ensuring a seamless and positive experience from initial contact through to onboarding.

Leadership Pipeline Development:
Build and nurture a qualified candidate pool to meet current and future hiring needs.

Market Insights:
Conduct competitive intelligence and talent mapping to remain ahead of market trends and strengthen strategic hiring decisions.

Recruitment Analytics & Reporting:
Provide regular updates to stakeholders through group reporting and internal dashboards, ensuring process optimization and accountability.

Continuous Improvement:
Drive improvements in candidate experience and optimize recruitment workflows for Technical Direction.

Requirements Ideally 2-5 years of experience in talent acquisition within fast-paced environment.

Bachelor’s degree in human resource management and psychology, or a related field, is preferred, along with experience as an in-house recruiter or agency recruiter.

Strong experience managing the full recruitment lifecycle independently, including sourcing, stakeholder management, and offer negotiation

Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with internal teams and hiring managers at all levels.

Skilled in screening candidates, shortlisting applicants, and conducting thorough interviews with detailed feedback for hiring managers.

Experience in building awareness of the…