Interim Talent Acquisition Partner

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
South
TYPE
Contract
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Human Resources & Recruitment
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SKILLS

End-to-end recruitment Stakeholder management Workforce planning Internal mobility Sourcing via LinkedIn and job boards Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) Employer branding High-volume hiring

FULL DESCRIPTION

Interim Talent Acquisition Partner

As Interim Talent Acquisition Partner (12 month FTC), you’ll manage end-to-end hiring across a defined business unit while working closely with leaders to shape and deliver effective hiring plans. You’ll partner with stakeholders to understand workforce needs, support workforce planning discussions and promote internal mobility, all while ensuring a smooth and positive candidate experience.

Hours of Work: Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week. Home based with travel to sites/offices 2-3 x per month (inc. London, Midlands, Lincoln, North West).

Responsibilities

  • Manage end-to-end recruitment delivery from role briefing through to offer and onboarding
  • Partner with hiring managers to develop and deliver hiring plans aligned to business needs
  • Contribute to workforce planning discussions, providing insight on talent availability and hiring timelines
  • Support and promote internal mobility, ensuring internal talent is considered as part of hiring activity
  • Build strong relationships with stakeholders to understand current and future recruitment requirements
  • Proactively source and engage candidates through job boards, LinkedIn and industry networks
  • Screen candidates and coordinate interviews and assessments
  • Build and maintain talent pools for current and future hiring needs
  • Deliver a positive, professional candidate experience throughout the recruitment process
  • Support employer branding activity, recruitment events and wider talent initiatives
  • Provide recruitment guidance and training to hiring managers
  • Maintain accurate recruitment records, reporting and ATS data

Requirements

  • Proven experience managing end-to-end recruitment, including high-volume hiring and direct sourcing
  • Experience partnering with stakeholders to deliver hiring plans and support workforce needs
  • Confident using recruitment systems and tools, with a focus on data accuracy
  • Understanding of workforce planning and internal mobility best practice – beneficial
  • Experience supporting recruitment initiatives or projects – beneficial
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills across different levels of the business
  • Organised, proactive and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Able to balance hands-on delivery with a collaborative, business-focused approach
  • Full UK driving licence

Benefits

  • Bonus based on personal and team performance
  • 25 days holiday, plus Bank Holidays + birthday off
  • Pension with matched contributions
  • Life Assurance
  • Flexible Benefits Scheme – including eye care voucher, store discounts for major retailers, salary sacrifice electric car vehicle lease scheme, personal IT equipment loans, impartial financial/savings guidance
  • Access to wellbeing programmes
  • The opportunity to use one working day per year volunteering to help the local community
  • Employee Assistance Programme – free, confidential 24/7 365 support on all lifestyle matters
  • Access to our extensive career portal with career planner tool and online learning

Additional Information

Location: South

Closing Date: April 17, 2026

Business Unit: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Facilities

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