Talent Acquisition Officer

SII UK is seeking TA Officer to join our team in London! The TA Officer will be responsible for identifying, screening and securing new hires and build the organisations footprint. This person will be accountable for helping the business grow and following the talent acquisition strategy.

Responsibilities

• Source, screen, and qualify high-quality engineering and technical candidates aligned with business requirements, supporting them through interview preparation and offer acceptance.
• Work closely with the Business Manager to understand current and upcoming hiring needs, ensuring timely identification and engagement of suitable talent.
• Develop and execute targeted sourcing strategies to attract specialist talent across key engineering and technology domains.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified candidates through proactive market mapping, networking, and talent pooling.
• Manage candidate engagement throughout the recruitment lifecycle, ensuring a positive and professional candidate experience.
• Support workforce planning by identifying talent availability, market trends, and potential recruitment challenges.
• Maintain and promote SII 6s employer brand through candidate interactions, online engagement, and professional networking platforms.
• Contribute to recruitment campaigns and hiring initiatives aligned with strategic programme and project needs.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to prioritise roles, track recruitment progress, and ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Provide regular recruitment activity updates, pipeline visibility, and KPI reporting to the Business Manager and leadership team.
• Participate in Talent Acquisition team meetings to share insights, improve sourcing approaches, and align on recruitment priorities.

Requirements

• Proven experience in Talent Acquisition or similar role
• Experience recruiting in the defence/aerospace sector and/or engineering domain
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to thrive as part of a team
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and changing environment
• Proficient in Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and Human Resources Management Systems (HRMS) Tasks
• Source senior-level candidates through various channels and methods
• Conduct HR interviews with candidates and support hiring managers as needed
• Report on recruitment performance metrics

Core Skills: Hiring, Candidate sourcingOther Skills: ATS, Recruitment strategySeniority: Mid, Senior

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