Talent Acquisition Specialist – Technical Recruitment
2 Year Fixed Term
£52,000 - £56,000
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist to join a public sector organisation on a 2 year fixed term contract.
This role will focus on the end to end recruitment of specialist technical professionals across a diverse portfolio. You will play a key role in delivering strategic hiring initiatives, proactively scanning the market for talent, building sustainable recruitment pipelines, and partnering closely with senior leadership teams to attract high-calibre candidates in a competitive market.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage full cycle recruitment across technical and specialist vacancies
- Conduct proactive market mapping and talent identification activities
- Build and maintain strong recruitment pipelines for hard to fill technical roles
- Partner closely with SLT and hiring managers to support workforce planning and hiring strategy
- Source and engage passive technical talent through multiple channels
- Deliver an exceptional candidate experience throughout the recruitment process
- Ensure recruitment activity aligns with public sector policies and best practice
About You
- Proven experience within Talent Acquisition or Recruitment, ideally within the public sector
- Strong track record recruiting for technical roles such as engineering, aviation, pilot, or other specialist appointments
- Demonstrated ability to scan the market, identify talent trends, and develop talent pipelines
- Confident working with senior stakeholders and influencing at SLT level
- Experience managing multiple specialist vacancies within a fast-paced environment
- Strong understanding of inclusive and compliant recruitment practices
- CIPD qualified or working towards CIPD accreditation would be advantageous
What’s on Offer
- Opportunity to work within a respected public sector environment
- Exposure to complex and specialist recruitment projects
- Hybrid/flexible working arrangements
- Competitive salary and benefits package
If you are an experienced recruiter with a background in technical hiring and strategic talent acquisition, please reach out to Annabelle at MLC Partners.