Talent Acquisition Manager UK879568/LI

Talent Acquisition ManagerHybrid Working | 3 Days per Week in the OfficeWe're partnering with a well-established organisation undergoing an exciting period of transformation and growth. As part of their continued investment in people and talent, they're looking to appoint an experienced Talent Acquisition Manager to lead and evolve the recruitment function.This is a strategic and hands-on leadership role, responsible for shaping talent attraction initiatives, enhancing recruitment delivery, and ensuring the business attracts and retains high-calibre talent across a diverse range of functions.The OpportunityYou will lead a small Talent Acquisition team and be responsible for developing and delivering a data-led recruitment strategy that supports both immediate hiring needs and long-term workforce planning.You'll work closely with senior stakeholders across the business, providing expert market insight, influencing hiring decisions, and driving continuous improvement across recruitment processes, candidate experience, employer brand, and talent pipelines.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and deliver a forward-thinking talent acquisition strategy aligned to business objectives.Lead, coach and develop a high-performing Talent Acquisition team.Partner with senior leaders to understand workforce needs and deliver effective hiring solutions.Use market intelligence and recruitment analytics to inform decision-making and identify opportunities for improvement.Drive best practice across attraction, assessment and selection methodologies.Manage external recruitment partners, suppliers and recruitment technology providers.Oversee permanent, contract, temporary and early careers recruitment activity.Champion diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives throughout the hiring process.Support employer branding and talent attraction initiatives.Ensure recruitment activity remains compliant with relevant legislation and internal governance requirements.Manage recruitment budgets and supplier spend effectively.Produce and present meaningful recruitment metrics and insights to senior stakeholders.About YouWe're looking for a commercially minded Talent Acquisition professional who combines strategic thinking with strong operational delivery.You will likely bring:Significant experience leading in-house recruitment or talent acquisition functions.Proven experience managing and developing recruitment teams.Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.A track record of designing and implementing successful recruitment strategies.A data-driven approach with the ability to translate insights into action.Experience managing external recruitment suppliers.Strong sourcing capability, including direct recruitment and proactive talent identification.Knowledge of recruitment technology, applicant tracking systems and assessment methodologies.Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.A continuous improvement mindset and passion for delivering exceptional candidate experiences.What's on OfferA visible leadership role with significant influence across the organisation.The opportunity to shape and modernise the talent acquisition function.A collaborative and supportive HR leadership team.Hybrid working model, with 3 days per week in the office.