talent acquisition lead.

About the Role

Our client, a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation, is seeking an experienced Talent Acquisition Lead to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated professional to lead recruitment efforts, foster strong relationships with managers, and ensure a seamless hiring process in a growing and ambitious business.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary point of contact for hiring managers, ensuring job vacancies are accurately posted and managed within the recruitment system with all necessary documentation.
• Create and publish engaging, error-free job advertisements to attract top talent.
• Screen and vet candidates to ensure suitability for progression in the hiring process.
• Collaborate with technical assessors to verify certifications and qualifications.
• Oversee all stages of the interview process, including scheduling, documentation, and timely feedback collection from managers.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, including candidate communication, talent pool maintenance, and role closure.
• Keep recruitment systems and trackers updated, ensuring accurate and compliant data management.
• Build and maintain relationships with recruitment agencies, monitor their performance, and negotiate contracts when necessary.
• Partner with hiring managers to market roles effectively via LinkedIn and other career platforms.
• Represent the organisation professionally during candidate interactions, ensuring an exceptional recruitment experience.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in talent acquisition, recruitment, or HR, ideally in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organisational skills, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, capable of building relationships with managers at all levels.
• Proficiency in recruitment tools and systems.
• A proactive, results-oriented mindset that thrives in a dynamic and collaborative setting.
• A solid understanding of recruitment best practices and a commitment to delivering a positive candidate experience.

What's on Offer

• The opportunity to work with a leading organisation that values innovation and collaboration.
• A competitive salary of £28,000.
• Flexible working, with four days per week in London.
• Support for professional growth and development.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.