Talent Acquisition Officer

Job Purpose

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Talent Acquisition Officer to join our HR team. This role is ideal for someone with at least 1 years' experience in an in-house recruitment role, who brings a strong mix of administrative excellence, HR systems knowledge, and a practical understanding of UKVI compliance.

You will support end-to-end recruitment processes, ensure an exceptional candidate and hiring manager experience, while also managing the administrative and compliance elements of recruitment.

Key Responsibilities

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

• Manage and coordinate the full recruitment lifecycle across a range of roles, from advertising to offer stage.
• Collaborate with the Head of HR to define role requirements, draft job descriptions, and advise on sourcing strategies.
• Post vacancies across appropriate channels including LinkedIn, job boards, and internal platforms.
• Actively source and engage candidates via LinkedIn and other sourcing platforms to build strong talent pipelines.

HR Systems & Data Management

• Maintain accurate candidate and vacancy records in the HRIS and applicant tracking system (ATS).
• Produce recruitment metrics and updating trackers using Excel and system-generated data to track KPIs and identify trends.
• Attending all interviews with hiring managers and taking notes for documentation reasons.
• Ensure data is handled in line with GDPR and internal data protection protocols.

Compliance & Onboarding

• Ensure all recruitment activities are conducted in compliance with UKVI (UK Visas and Immigration) sponsorship and right-to-work requirements.
• Assist with the administration and audit of sponsored worker documentation.
• Coordinate pre-employment checks, reference requests, and onboarding paperwork.

Administrative & Stakeholder Support

• Provide high-quality administrative support throughout the recruitment process, ensuring a smooth experience for candidates and hiring teams.
• Communicate professionally and effectively with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
• Contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of recruitment processes and tools.

Essential Criteria

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in an in-house recruitment or talent acquisition role.
• Strong administrative skills, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Solid working knowledge of UKVI right-to-work requirements, including visa and sponsorship processes.
• Proven experience using HRIS platforms (e.g., Bright HR, Employment Hero etc.) and applicant tracking systems.
• Confident using LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, and other sourcing tools.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with a professional and approachable style.
• Strong Excel skills

Desirable Criteria

• Experience working in a complex or regulated environment (e.g., education, public sector, or healthcare).
• Familiarity with employer branding, diversity hiring, or recruitment marketing initiatives.
• Exposure to recruitment in a unionised or multi-stakeholder environment.

What We Offer 

Salary: £26,000-£30,000

• Company pension 
• Free onsite parking 
• 28 days annual leave (8 UK Bank Holidays) 

Please note that we are currently not in a position to offer any sponsorships for this role.