Talent Acquisition Manager

Job DescriptionThe Company: Experts in the world of business-to-business digital infrastructureRapidly growing and scaling company with an exciting future Primed to capitalise on the growth in demand for better connectivity A founder-led business with a mission and a clear vision for delivering itThe Role: The Talent Acquisition Lead will be responsible for driving end-to-end recruitment processes to attract, assess, and secure high-quality talent across the business. Operating within the fast-paced and evolving telecoms sector, this role will ensure the company has the right people in the right roles to deliver on its growth and innovation strategy. With experience of recruitment and talent management, the Talent Acquisition Lead will balance hands-on delivery with providing strategic input into workforce planning, employer branding, and recruitment best practices. The role also plays a key part in upholding our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI). The Talent Acquisition Lead will ensure recruitment practices align with our EDI commitments, track relevant metrics, and report on progress to demonstrate accountability and continuous improvement.Key Responsibilities:Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, from job requisition through to onboarding.Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements and develop compelling job descriptions.Source, screen, and shortlist candidates using a variety of channels (job boards, social media, talent pools, referrals, agencies).Ensure an efficient, engaging, and inclusive candidate experience.Build strong relationships with line managers, HR colleagues, and senior leaders to understand workforce needs.Provide advice and guidance on recruitment best practices and market insights.Act as a trusted advisor on selection methods, interview techniques, and assessment tools.Support the development of the employer brand in line with company culture and values.Represent the company at career fairs, networking events, and through online platforms.Leverage social media and digital channels to strengthen talent pipelines.Ensure recruitment practices comply with company policies and relevant employment legislation.Maintain accurate records of recruitment activity and candidate data.Monitor and report on recruitment KPIs, such as time-to-hire, cost-per-hire, and quality of hire.Contribute to improving recruitment processes, tools, and systems.Identify opportunities to enhance diversity, equity, and inclusion in hiring.Stay up to date with talent acquisition trends within telecoms and the wider market.Candidate Profile: Proactive and resourceful, with a solutions-focused mindsetCommercially aware and able to align recruitment with business prioritiesCollaborative and adaptable in a fast-moving environmentCommitted to delivering an outstanding candidate and stakeholder experienceExperience & Knowledge:35 years experience in recruitment or talent acquisition, ideally within telecoms, technology, or a fast-paced industryDemonstrable track record in sourcing and placing candidates across different functionsStrong stakeholder management and relationship-building skillsKnowledge of applicant tracking systems (ATS) and recruitment technologiesExcellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skillsFamiliarity with employment legislation and best practice recruitment principlesExperience managing employer branding or talent attraction initiativeExposure to workforce planning and talent strategy discussionsUnderstanding of the telecoms industry landscape and skills marketRelevant Skills & Abilities: Strategic Workforce Planning:Forecasting talent needs based on business goals and market trendsCollaborating with leadership to align hiring with long-term strategyDesigning scalable recruitment processes and pipelinesCandidate Experience & Employer Branding:Crafting inclusive, engaging candidate journeys from application to onboardingPromoting the organisations culture and values through authentic messagingLeveraging feedback to continuously improve recruitment touchpointsData-Driven Decision Making:Interpreting recruitment metrics (e.g. time-to-hire, source effectiveness)Identifying bottlenecks and opportunities for process optimisationPresenting insights to stakeholders to influence hiring strategy

Created: 2025-11-03