Talent Acquisition Business Partner

Talent Acquisition Business Partner

Details of the role: Permanent, full-time. Working pattern: Monday – Friday hybrid, with 3 days in the office.

Salary: circa £55k

Application closing date: 15/5/25

Shape the future with us!

Are you an experienced recruiter with a passion for driving talent strategies and building diverse, high-quality pipelines? Do you have a commitment to inclusive hiring and enjoy building content that supports the promotion of the employer brand and Employee Value Proposition? If so, we are looking for an exceptional Talent Acquisition Business Partner to join our team and lead recruitment efforts in shaping the future of our organisation.

About us…

The Francis Crick Institute is Europe’s largest biomedical research institute under one roof. Our world-class scientists and staff collaborate on vital research to help prevent, diagnose and treat illnesses such as cancer, heart disease, infectious diseases and neurodegenerative conditions.

The Crick is a place for collaboration, innovation and exploration across many disciplines. A space where the brightest minds can pursue big and bold ideas and discover answers to crucial scientific questions. We support them in a dynamic environment which fosters excellence with state-of-the-art infrastructure, cutting-edge facilities, and a creative and curious culture. We’ve removed traditional boundaries of departments, divisions and disciplines and instead have an open approach that supports every researcher. This gives us the freedom to collaborate and carry out high-quality, pioneering research. Creating a space for discovery without boundaries helps us to turn our science into benefits for human health and the economy.

About the role…

This is an exciting time to join our newly established team! As a Talent Acquisition Business Partner, you will play a key role in building and shaping our approach to hiring at the Crick. You will lead the end-to-end recruitment process for your areas, from sourcing and attracting top talent to selection, ensuring a seamless and positive experience for all candidates.

Bringing your proven ability to build strong relationships with hiring managers and leaders, you will have the opportunity to shape recruitment practices across departments. By developing innovative strategies, you'll build diverse talent pipelines that support our hiring plans with a strong focus on equity, diversity, and inclusion.

You will also play a key role in enhancing our employer brand by creating compelling content that highlights our values and culture, ultimately strengthening our employee value proposition and supporting our hiring efforts.

This is a great opportunity to involved in the establishment and development of a TA function playing a pivotal role as we shape the future of recruitment at the Crick.

What you will be doing…

• Responsible for all areas of talent identification including attraction, sourcing, selection and onboarding across research and operations roles.
• Build strong, collaborative working relationships with leadership teams and hiring managers, ensuring delivery of a high-quality resourcing service.
• Lead the design of assessment and selection processes; ensure the delivery of fair and inclusive values-based selection approaches
• Create innovative resourcing campaigns to attract suitable candidates (active and passive) through direct sources particularly via social media, building networks and specialist routes to market
• Work to deliver high calibre candidate pools, continuously building talent pipelines to ensure there are multiple qualified candidates in play at all times.
• To keep up to date with external trends and best practice in Resourcing/Talent, reviewing and bringing the outside in to support and advance the resourcing strategy
• Provide a consistently positive candidate experience, act as an ambassador for the Crick and raise awareness of our Employer Brand

You will bring…

• Proven in-house recruitment experience, preferably within a scientific or technical background (desirable).
• A consultative approach with experience in partnering with leaders to deliver end-to-end recruitment for specialist, hard-to-fill roles quickly and efficiently.
• In-depth understanding of the external recruitment landscape, with a desire to stay engaged and informed on the latest trends in recruitment.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to challenge and influence effectively.
• Curiosity about recruitment best practices, technology trends, and an eagerness to bring new ideas to the table.
• A proactive, problem-solving attitude and the ability to seek out and address challenges.

See the complete Job Description.

About Working at the Crick…

Our values

Everyone who works at the Crick has a valuable role to play in advancing the Crick’s mission and shaping our culture!

• We are bold. We make space for creative, dynamic and imaginative ideas and approaches. We’re not afraid to do things differently.
• We are open. We’re highly collaborative and interactive, and make sure our activities are visible to the outside world.
• We are collegial. We show respect for one another, work cooperatively and support the wider community.

At the Francis Crick Institute, we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to driving innovation and scientific discovery. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to succeed, regardless of their background, identity, or personal circumstances. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all genders, ethnicities, abilities, and experiences.

As a Disability Confident Leader, we ensure that everyone can apply and be part of our recruitment processes and so we'll make reasonable adjustments if you need them. For this or any other assistance you need with applying please email: people@crick.ac.uk

Please note you must meet the essential criteria listed within the Role Profile, to have your application reviewed.

We reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any given time due to the number of applications received.

Find out more about life at the Crick.

What will you receive?

At the Francis Crick Institute, we value our team members and are proud to offer an extensive range of benefits to support their well-being and development:

• Generous Leave: 28 days of annual leave, plus three additional days over Christmas and bank holidays.
• Pension Scheme: Defined contribution pension with employer contributions of up to 16%.
• Health & Well-being:
• 24/7 GP consultation services.
• Occupational health services and mental health support programs.
• Eye care vouchers and discounted healthcare plans.
• Work-Life Balance:
• Back-up care for dependents.
• Childcare support allowance.
• Annual leave purchase options.
• Crick Networks offering diverse groups’ support, community and inclusive social events.
• Perks:
• Discounted gym memberships, bike-to-work scheme, and shopping discounts.
• Subsidised on-site restaurant and social spaces for team interaction.
• Development & Recognition: Comprehensive training, mentoring, and a pay structure based on skills and experience.