Talent Acquisition Manager

Overview

James Leighton
on is one of the UK’s fastest‑growing, multi‑award‑winning mortgage & protection brokerages — proudly recognised as a Top 50 UK Mortgage Produc
er and Top 5 for New Build Mortgage Advice

We combi
ne technical excelle
nce, exceptional serv
ice, and a people‑first cult
ure… and now we’re ready for our next key hire

We’re looking for an experienced Human Resources & Talent Acquisition Man
ager to build, embed and lead our entire HR function. This is a hands‑on, highly vis
ible role at the heart of our business — perfect for someone who thrives on autonomy, impact, and shaping culture

💼 What You’ll Own

• Strategic HR Leadership
• Build and lead a fully embedded HR function
• Partner with Directors on people strategy & workforce planning
• Ensure compliance across employment law, ACAS, and internal policy
• Oversee Bright
  
  HR, contracts, handbook & policy frameworks

• Talent Acquisition
• Manage end‑to‑end hiring across all teams
• Develop talent pipelines to fuel our growth
• Champion James Leighton as an employer of choice

• Employee Relations
• First point of contact for staff support, ER issues, disciplinaries & grievances
• Liaise with external legal advisers
• Coach managers through performance and capability processes

• Learning & Development

🎯 What You’ll Bring

• Proven experience in a standalone HR or People role
• Strong hands‑on recruitment experience
• Solid understanding of UK employment law
• Excellent communication & leadership skills

Nice to have:

• CIPD Level 5+, experience in financial services, Bright
  
  HR knowledge

🎁 What We Offer

• 🏖 20 days holiday (increasing with service) + bank holidays
• 🤝 A collaborative culture where your impact is seen every day

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Ready to make a difference?

If you're excited to shape our HR function and help build a values‑driven, high‑performing team, we’d love to hear from you.