Talent Acquisition Lead

Department: Delivery (Talent Acquisition)

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: London, Hybrid

Compensation: £45,000 - £55,000 / year

Description

• Growth Mindset: We believe in continuous improvement, for ourselves, our teams, and our clients. Every challenge is a chance to learn, innovate, and raise the bar.
• Accountability: We own our commitments. From hitting SLAs to developing our people, we do what we say we'll do and we measure what matters.
• Pace & Collaboration: Speed wins, but not at the expense of quality. We work closely together across teams, with clients, and with candidates to move faster and smarter..

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing roles end to end, from intake through to offer, coordinating support from others where needed
• Using a wide range of sourcing techniques, including headhunting, to find outstanding candidates across all levels and disciplines
• Building talent intelligence before, during and after hiring projects, and using it to improve results and guide stakeholder decisions
• Adapting your approach to market conditions so our partner stands out as an employer of choice

• Prioritising your workload, pushing back where needed, and consistently delivering to SLAs
• Taking the lead on problem solving, spotting blockers early and bringing solutions
• Preparing for, and presenting at, monthly partnership review meetings
• Sharing knowledge and supporting colleagues as part of our hive-knowledge culture

• Building strong relationships with hiring managers and stakeholders across the business
• Understanding business and hiring priorities, and planning ahead for future demand
• Identifying ways to improve how hiring is delivered, and supporting the TAM/PD with improvement projects

Skills & Experience:

• Strong in-house, RPO or embedded recruitment experience, with a proven track record of delivering to SLAs and hiring targets
• Experience managing a varied portfolio of roles end to end, often at volume and pace
• Skilled at direct sourcing and headhunting, beyond advertising alone
• Confident partnering with stakeholders, with the ability to challenge, influence and manage expectations
• Comfortable using data and market insight to drive hiring decisions
• Organised and resilient, able to prioritise competing demands in a fast-paced environment
• Genuinely curious about AI. You're already experimenting with AI tools in your day-to-day work, whether for sourcing, screening, writing or research, and you're keen to keep learning how they can make recruitment faster, smarter and more candidate-friendly

Benefits:

• Work from Anywhere Policy: Enjoy the flexibility to work from any location for up to 4 weeks each year.
• Private Health Insurance: Your health and well-being are a priority. Benefit from comprehensive private health insurance through Aviva for peace of mind.
• Medical Healthcare Cash Plan: via Medicash.
• Home Office Allowance: Create your perfect home workspace with a £200 allowance to enhance your comfort and productivity.
• Personal Development Fund: Invest in your growth with a £500 annual allowance for professional development. Explore courses, conferences, and more.
• Generous Time Off: Take time to recharge with 25 days of holiday, plus all Bank Holidays. Additionally, enjoy an Employee Enrichment Day and a Recharge Day each year.
• Clear Progression Path: Achieve your career goals with a clear progression structure designed to support your professional growth.
• Flexible Working Model: Experience the best of both worlds with the option to work from home or on-site with your client. Your work, your way.
• Team Incentives: Build strong bonds with your colleagues through team incentives, including weekend getaways, social events, and team lunches.
• Dedicated Development Time: Dedicate 10% of your working week to developing yourself, enhancing client relationships, and contributing to Instant Impact's success. Your growth drives our progress.