Senior Talent Acquisition Manager

Overview

• Strategic leader position
• High growth organisation

About Our Client

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established organisation in the manufacturing industry. The company is a scale-up business in high growth with a strong reputation for innovation and delivering excellence.

Job Description

• Manage the UK Talent Acquisition team of 12
• Develop and implement effective talent acquisition strategies to meet organisational needs.
• Lead and manage the recruitment process, ensuring alignment with company goals.
• Collaborate with department heads to identify staffing requirements and create job descriptions.
• Build a strong employer brand to attract top talent within the energy & natural resources sector.
• Oversee applicant tracking systems and ensure compliance with employment regulations.
• Analyse recruitment metrics to optimise hiring processes and improve efficiency.
• Manage relationships with recruitment agencies and external partners.
• Provide guidance and training to internal teams on best practices for talent acquisition.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Senior Manager - Talent Acquisition should have:

• Significant experience in leading talent acquisition function, with recent experience in a UK-based leadership role.
• Proven track record in managing high-volume and specialised recruitment across engineering, manufacturing, or technology sectors.
• Familiarity with UK employment law as it applies to recruitment and selection.
• Experience working within a global or matrixed organisation.
• Proficient in using ATS and recruitment tools; comfortable with data and performance metrics.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

What's on Offer

• Competitive package
• Hybrid working
• Travel between three main UK sites across South West England, Coventry and Oxford. Desirable main location is South West England.