Talent Acquisition Officer

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading the day‑to‑day candidate experience, ensuring timely, supportive and professional communication throughout the recruitment journey.
• Coordinating interview logistics, including scheduling, liaison with hiring managers, briefing candidates, and arranging space or virtual links.
• Owning the Talent Acquisition shared inbox and ensuring responses meet agreed service levels.
• Managing onboarding processes including offers, references, right‑to‑work checks, DBS checks, HMRC documentation and Occupational Health clearance.
• Maintaining accurate ATS records and ensuring recruitment workflows run smoothly.
• Supporting hiring managers with advertising, selection methods and best practice guidance.
• Participating in interview panels where appropriate and helping ensure a fair, consistent selection process.
• Contributing to process improvements, documentation updates and TA guidance materials.
• Assisting the HR Officer team during busy periods or exceptional circumstances.

What We’re Looking For

Required

• Experience in Talent Acquisition or HR, including involvement in recruitment or onboarding.
• Strong organisational skills and confidence managing multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills and a service‑driven approach.
• Experience using an ATS or HR system, alongside strong general IT skills.
• High attention to detail and a methodical approach to administrative work.
• A proactive attitude and the ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• A commitment to delivering an excellent candidate experience.

Desirable

• Experience supporting interview panels.
• Interest in developing within TA or HR.
• Experience supporting a multi‑site organisation.

How You’ll Work

You’ll work closely with the Talent Acquisition Lead, HR Officers and hiring managers across the organisation to deliver a smooth, efficient and welcoming recruitment process. Collaboration is key — you’ll support colleagues, build strong working relationships, and help ensure candidates and managers receive a consistent, positive experience.

What Success Looks Like (First 6–12 Months)

• Candidates report a positive, well‑managed experience from application through onboarding.
• Interview processes run smoothly and managers feel supported and well‑informed.
• The TA shared inbox is managed efficiently, with timely, accurate and helpful responses.
• Onboarding processes feel consistent, well‑structured and supportive for new starters and hiring managers.
• Clear improvements are made to TA processes, templates or guidance materials.
• Strong working relationships are established across the wider HR team and with hiring managers.

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