We are recruiting for a passionate and driven Talent Acquisition Lead to join a growing HR function within a fast-paced, values-led organisation in Stratford upon Avon. This is an exciting full time, permanent, opportunity to play a key role in supporting business growth by sourcing, attracting, and selecting high-quality talent across a diverse range of roles.
Working closely with hiring managers and the wider team, you will take ownership of the end-to-end recruitment process, acting as a trusted partner and champion for best practice, candidate experience, and continuous improvement.
This role would suit someone with a strong background in either in-house or agency recruitment who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys adding value at every stage of the recruitment lifecycle.
As Talent Acquisition Lead, you will be responsible for:
Recruitment Delivery
*Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from briefing through to offer
*Pre-screen candidates via phone, video, and/or face-to-face interviews
*Evaluate applicants and provide clear recommendations to hiring managers
*Ensure best practice is applied consistently across all recruitment activity
Stakeholder Partnership
*Work consultatively with hiring managers to understand current and future hiring needs
*Draft clear, engaging job descriptions and adverts
*Act as a trusted advisor on recruitment strategy and market insight
Sourcing and Talent Attraction
*Utilise a variety of sourcing channels, including job boards, social media, and professional networks
*Engage both active and passive candidates to build strong talent pipelines
*Support workforce planning by anticipating future talent requirements
Collaboration & Projects
*Work closely with the wider HR team on cross-functional initiatives
*Participate in ad hoc projects to support continuous improvement within Talent Acquisition
As Talent Acquisition Lead, you must be/have:
*Proven experience in a similar Talent Acquisition or Recruitment role
*Ability to manage multiple roles and priorities in a fast-paced environment
*Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
*Experience sourcing candidates and building talent pipelines
*Confident using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
*Strong IT skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
*Analytical mindset with the ability to solve problems and propose solutions
*Highly organised, self-motivated, and resilient under pressure
Qualifications
*Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience (desirable)
Benefits and Rewards
*Salary: £35,000-40,000
*Hybrid working with flexibility
*Performance-related bonus (up to 10%)
*Enhanced holiday scheme, with the option to buy or sell up to 10 days
*Life assurance, critical illness cover, and income protection
*Optional private medical insurance
*Subsidised gym membership and cycle to work scheme
*Contributory pension scheme
*Wellbeing initiatives, including access to a wellbeing app
*Employee discounts platform