Talent Acquisition Manager (12-month FTC)
Reports to: People Director
Working pattern: Hybrid – 1 day per week in the office based in Milton Keynes (30 mins train ride from London Euston).
About the business
Our client is a purpose-led, not-for-profit organisation building a nationally significant programme across the UK, operating across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, where the team is designing and delivering a large-scale initiative from the ground up – one that will have a tangible impact on how people, businesses and systems operate day to day.
Industry-led and mission-driven, this is a rare opportunity to join at build stage. The work is meaningful, visible, and long-term in its impact – with a clear focus on creating positive change at scale.
The role
Our client is looking for a Talent Acquisition Manager to help build the organisation and keep People operations running smoothly.
This is a broad, hands-on role spanning both hiring and people processes – from sourcing and interviewing through to onboarding, systems, and wider people initiatives.
You’ll report into the People Director and play a key role in shaping both the team and the experience people have when they join.
Key Responsibilities & Priorities:
Talent Acquisition (70%)
- Design and build the careers site to accurately reflect the business and their values, and attract the right people
- Partner with hiring managers to find and bring in great talent
- Source and interview candidates
- Communicate with candidates, to create a great candidate experience
- Build strong relationships with external recruiters, helping them to represent the business well and find the right people
People Operations (20%)
- Create smooth, welcoming onboarding and thoughtful offboarding experiences that leave people feeling supported at every step
- Support meaningful moments in the employee journey, from probation check-ins to parental leave and role changes
- Keep the People systems (like HiBob and Teamtailor) organised and up to date so everything runs smoothly behind the scenes
- Look for simple, smart ways to improve ways of working, whether through automation, AI, or better processes
People projects (10%)
- Support initiatives that strengthen the culture and make it a great place to work, such as engagement surveys, performance reviews, employee handbook etc.
What success looks like
Our client is looking for someone who can help build a great people experience. This role is a blend of Talent Acquisition and People Operations. You’ll help grow the team, keep People processes running smoothly, and ensure culture and values are embedded in the everyday. If you’re people-focused, and take pride in doing things well, please apply, we’d love to hear from you.
Must have skills:
- End-to-end recruitment across multiple functions (in-house environment)
- A natural people person – You communicate with empathy, clarity, and confidence
- Detail-focused with a creative touch – You care about getting things right and making them easy to understand
- Organised and proactive – You don’t mind admin, love a good plan, and keep things moving without needing to be asked
- A thoughtful problem solver – You spot what needs attention, think ahead, and look for simple, effective ways to make things better
Nice to have skills:
- Experience from fast-paced, people-centric businesses
- People operations experience – You understand the employee journey end-to-end, from policies and payroll to performance and development
- Confident with systems and tools – You’re comfortable using platforms like HiBob and the Microsoft suite, and enjoy finding smarter ways to work through automation, templates
- You have a good working knowledge of UK employment law and can spot risks
The opportunity
Work that makes a difference – and a place where you can too.
This is an opportunity to help establish a programme of national importance, working with purpose-driven colleagues and partners to deliver visible, real-world impact.
You’ll contribute directly to meaningful change and in return, our client supports and rewards their team through a range of benefits and initiatives, including:
Competitive base salary
Holiday: 34 days inclusive of bank holidays. Additional holidays for length of service
Flexible bank holidays – giving you the freedom to celebrate the days that matter most to you
Pension: 5% employer contribution. If you increase your contribution, the company will match up to 10%
Bike to work scheme and car salary sacrifice
Private Medical Insurance
Life Insurance
Income protection
Family Leave: Equal and progressive parental leave policy
Additional paid leave for various life situations
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