Head Of Talent Acquisition

The Opportunity

We are seeking a commercially minded, forward-thinking Interim Head of Talent Acquisition (12 Month FTC) to lead and evolve a high-performing TA function within a dynamic, growth-focused organisation. This is a pivotal leadership role, responsible for shaping and delivering a best-in-class talent strategy that enables business growth, enhances employer brand, and ensures access to high-quality, diverse talent across all functions. You will operate as a trusted advisor to the executive team, bringing insight, data and market intelligence to workforce planning and hiring decisions. 2 days a week onsite.

Key Responsibilities

• Talent Strategy & Leadership
  • Develop and deliver a future-focused talent acquisition strategy aligned to business goals
  • Lead, coach and inspire a high-performing TA team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement
  • Partner with executive leadership to anticipate future talent needs and build proactive pipelines
  • Embed a data-led approach to hiring, using insight to drive better decision-making
• Operational Excellence
  • Own and optimise end-to-end recruitment processes across permanent, interim and executive hiring
  • Drive efficiency, quality and consistency across all hiring activity
  • Implement scalable hiring models to support periods of rapid growth or transformation
  • Ensure an exceptional candidate and hiring manager experience
• Employer Brand & Attraction
  • Develop and elevate the organisation’s employer value proposition (EVP)
  • Lead attraction strategies across digital, social and direct sourcing channels
  • Enhance diversity, equity and inclusion through targeted sourcing and inclusive hiring practices
  • Position the organisation as an employer of choice within competitive talent markets
• Stakeholder Engagement
  • Build strong relationships with senior leaders and hiring managers across the business
  • Act as a strategic partner on organisational design, workforce planning and talent mapping
  • Influence and challenge stakeholders to ensure best hiring outcomes
• Technology & Innovation
  • Leverage recruitment technology, automation and AI to enhance hiring outcomes
  • Continuously review and improve systems, tools and reporting capability
  • Stay ahead of market trends, bringing innovation into the talent function

Key Requirements

• Proven experience in a Head of Talent Acquisition or senior TA leadership role
• Track record of delivering end-to-end talent strategies within complex or high-growth environments
• Strong leadership capability with experience building and developing high-performing teams
• Commercially astute with the ability to link hiring strategy to business performance
• Deep understanding of direct sourcing, employer branding and talent pipe lining
• Experience leveraging data, insight and technology to drive recruitment outcomes
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with credibility at executive level

What Success Looks Like

• A scalable, high-performing talent acquisition function aligned to business growth
• Improved quality of hire and reduced time to hire
• Strong, diverse talent pipelines across key business areas
• Enhanced employer brand and candidate experience
• Trusted partnership with senior leadership

Why Join

• Opportunity to shape and lead a critical business function
• High visibility and impact at executive level
• A progressive organisation investing in talent, technology and growth
• Collaborative, forward-thinking culture

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