Recruitment Consultant

Talent Partner (8-Week Fixed-Term Contract)

📍 Location: London (Hybrid)

🕒 Contract Length: 8 Weeks

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Talent Partner to join our People team on an 8-week contract. This role will support recruitment across a range of corporate functions, with a particular focus on identifying, attracting, and engaging high-calibre talent.

Working closely with hiring managers and people partners, you will provide market intelligence, build talent pipelines, support succession planning activities, and deliver an exceptional end-to-end recruitment experience.

This is an excellent opportunity for a recruitment professional who enjoys sourcing, stakeholder management, and partnering with the business to solve hiring challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Proactively source and engage high-quality and diverse talent across multiple business functions.
• Conduct candidate screening and qualification conversations.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs.
• Undertake talent mapping and competitor research activities.
• Provide market insight on talent availability, compensation trends, and candidate behaviours.
• Support hiring managers in creating compelling job descriptions and recruitment campaigns.
• Write and post job adverts across relevant attraction channels.
• Partner with stakeholders on internal mobility and succession planning initiatives.
• Produce candidate briefing packs for senior appointments where required.
• Manage agency relationships and external search partners when necessary.
• Maintain accurate recruitment records and ensure compliance with GDPR and internal governance requirements.
• Collaborate with People Operations and hiring managers to ensure a seamless onboarding experience.
• Champion inclusive hiring practices and support diversity-focused recruitment initiatives.

About You

Essential Skills & Experience

• Previous experience working in talent acquisition, recruitment, executive search, or an internal resourcing function.
• Strong direct sourcing and candidate engagement experience.
• Proven ability to manage multiple vacancies and recruitment campaigns simultaneously.
• Experience conducting market mapping and talent intelligence activities.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Desirable

• Experience recruiting for Finance, Corporate, Professional Services, or Shared Service functions.
• Knowledge of succession planning and talent management practices.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Experience using applicant tracking systems (ATS) and recruitment technologies.

What You'll Bring

• A proactive and solutions-focused mindset.
• Strong networking and sourcing capability.
• Commercial awareness and market insight.
• A passion for delivering an outstanding candidate and hiring manager experience.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Why Join Us?

• Immediate opportunity to make an impact in a busy talent function.
• Exposure to a variety of business areas and stakeholders.
• Flexible and remote working arrangements.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Opportunity to contribute to strategic recruitment and talent initiatives.

Apply Now

If you're an experienced recruiter or Talent Partner available at short notice and looking for an exciting 8-week contract opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV and a brief summary of your availability and relevant experience.