Talent Acquisition Lead

We are recruiting for a passionate and driven Talent Acquisition Lead to join a growing HR function within a fast-paced, values-led organisation in Stratford upon Avon. This is an exciting full time, permanent, opportunity to play a key role in supporting business growth by sourcing, attracting, and selecting high-quality talent across a diverse range of roles.

Working closely with hiring managers and the wider team, you will take ownership of the end-to-end recruitment process, acting as a trusted partner and champion for best practice, candidate experience, and continuous improvement.

This role would suit someone with a strong background in either in-house or agency recruitment who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys adding value at every stage of the recruitment lifecycle.

As Talent Acquisition Lead, you will be responsible for:

Recruitment Delivery

Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from briefing through to offer Pre-screen candidates via phone, video, and/or face-to-face interviews Evaluate applicants and provide clear recommendations to hiring managers Ensure best practice is applied consistently across all recruitment activity

Stakeholder Partnership

Work consultatively with hiring managers to understand current and future hiring needs Draft clear, engaging job descriptions and adverts Act as a trusted advisor on recruitment strategy and market insight

Sourcing and Talent Attraction

Utilise a variety of sourcing channels, including job boards, social media, and professional networks Engage both active and passive candidates to build strong talent pipelines Support workforce planning by anticipating future talent requirements

Collaboration & Projects

Work closely with the wider HR team on cross-functional initiatives Participate in ad hoc projects to support continuous improvement within Talent Acquisition

As Talent Acquisition Lead, you must be/have:

Proven experience in a similar Talent Acquisition or Recruitment role Ability to manage multiple roles and priorities in a fast-paced environment Strong stakeholder management and communication skills Experience sourcing candidates and building talent pipelines Confident using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) Strong IT skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Analytical mindset with the ability to solve problems and propose solutions Highly organised, self-motivated, and resilient under pressure

Qualifications

Degree-level qualification or equivalent experience (desirable)

Benefits and Rewards

Salary: £35,000-40,000 Hybrid working with flexibility Performance-related bonus (up to 10%) Enhanced holiday scheme, with the option to buy or sell up to 10 days Life assurance, critical illness cover, and income protection Optional private medical insurance Subsidised gym membership and cycle to work scheme Contributory pension scheme Wellbeing initiatives, including access to a wellbeing app Employee discounts platform