Talent Acquisition Specialist (Tech Sector)

About Us

Founded in 1992, we are a successful, growing International digital transformation consultancy. We deliver multi-Queen’s Award for innovation winning platforms and services that support large-scale digital transformation. Our digital, data and technology solutions are used by globally recognised public and private sector brands operating in a variety of sectors including Civil Defence, Healthcare, Sustainable Environment and Land Asset Management, and Digital Democracy.

At a certified Great Place to Work® you’ll experience a dynamic and nurturing environment that rewards initiative and flexibility and enjoy a career path tailored to your own aspirations.

We are looking to hire a Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our growing People Services team based in Manchester, where you will play a key role in identifying and attracting top talent in the Tech sector to support our company’s growth. We’re committed to your professional development, and through ongoing support and coaching, you’ll be able to develop into a trusted Talent Advisor, paving the way for a fulfilling and rewarding career with us.

You will be excited by the opportunity to:

• Pro-actively source candidates via LinkedIn searches across a range of technical roles including Software Engineering, User Centred Design, Delivery Management etc.
• Provide support in all aspects of recruitment from advertising vacancies to candidate selection and interview across experienced and graduate hiring.
• Conduct screening calls with candidates to evaluate qualifications, aspirations and culture fit.
• Ensure smooth running of recruitment processes including candidate tracking & management, interview scheduling, liaising with Recruitment Agency Partners, database updates, and providing candidate feedback.
• Partner with the Recruitment Manager to develop search strategies, marketing plans, events and networking opportunities.
• Collaborate closely with the People Services (HR) team to ensure an exceptional candidate experience.

• At least 4+ years’ experience in the full recruitment lifecycle in a relevant professional setting, in-house, would be an advantage.
• Experience in and knowledge of the IT Services and Technology sector.
• Proficient at Boolean searching and using LinkedIn Recruiter and job boards to pro-actively source candidates.
• Experience using an Applicant Tracking System (Workable would be an advantage but not essential).
• Ability to build a strong rapport with candidates and colleagues across all levels of the organisation.
• Able to work under pressure and to short deadlines with a clear sense of priority within a fast-paced and agile environment.
• Excellent work planning capabilities and time management skills.
• Ability to balance conflicting deadlines and priorities.
• A meticulous attention to detail.
• Punctuality, reliability, and a clear commitment to your role.

Benefits

Our benefits package compliments our highly competitive salaries and our great working environment. We believe that our people should be properly rewarded for their commitment to the continued success of our business through a comprehensive and flexible range of benefits.

These can include:

• InformedACADEMY© – We offer excellent career development opportunities through our award-winning personal and professional development programmes, including support with professional certifications.
• Industry leading health and wellbeing plan – We partner with several wellbeing support functions to cater to each individuals need, including 24/7 GP services, mental health support and physical health support.
• Hybrid working*
• Private Health Care Cover*
• Generous life assurance cover*
• Gym Membership*
• Weekly office lunch
• Onsite massage sessions
• 25 paid working days holiday per year plus bank holidays*
• Sabbatical Leave Scheme*
• Enhanced Maternity Leave and Pay*
• Enhanced Paternity Leave and Pay*
• Company Pension Contribution
• Profit Share Scheme*
• Payment of professional subscriptions
• Generous referral scheme with no limits on the number of referrals

*Qualifying period applies

Culture

We are proud to nurture a workplace culture that is diverse, inclusive, rewarding, and egalitarian.

We strive to live up to our values of Innovation, Excellence, and Integrity by thinking about things differently, always doing our best, and acting in good faith at all times.

We’re a team of passionate problem solvers. We take pride in helping our clients accelerate and de-risk digital business change so that we can collaborate and codesign world class digital services that solve complex business and safety critical problems, particularly where place, location or geography are important.

Our workplace culture reflects how we go about our work, the type of work that we choose to do, and our commitment and contribution to the sustainable social, environmental, and economic development aims of the communities that we are part of.

We focus both on technical skills and equally importantly, on the cultural fit of prospective new colleagues. Our success relies on fostering an environment where creativity and collaboration produces great outcomes for our people, our clients, and our partners.