Senior Talent Acquisition Partner

The Bicester; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - GBP 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Greater London is seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Partner to oversee recruitment for senior-level positions. This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on delivery, focusing on enhancing the talent acquisition strategy and managing candidate relationships. The ideal candidate will have extensive in-house recruitment experience, a strong academic background, and the ability to navigate employment legislation effectively. Competitive compensation and a dynamic work environment are offered.

Qualifications

• Extensive in-house recruitment expertise with a proven track record.
• Strong knowledge of employment legislation and compliance.
• Proven strategic mindset in talent acquisition.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end recruitment processes for senior roles.
• Develop and manage assessment and interview processes.
• Build relationships with hiring managers and provide guidance.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Sourcing high-quality candidates

Interview process design

Data analysis

Budget management

Effective communication

Education

Degree-educated or equivalent experience

Tools

Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)

SuccessFactors

Job description

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Senior Talent Acquisition Partner

London, GB

Full Time

The Senior TA Partner will lead end-to-end recruitment for roles up to Head-of-level across our European villages and group functions. Reporting to the Head of Talent Acquisition, this role will balance hands-on delivery with strategic partnership — driving an efficient, consistent, and cost-effective approach to sourcing, assessment, and selection.

As a trusted recruitment expert, the Senior TA Partner will combine strong stakeholder management with a deep understanding of market trends, compliance, and best practice hiring. This role will play a key role in enhancing our talent acquisition strategy, optimising systems and data, and continuously improving candidate experience and employer brand.

Candidate Sourcing

• Proactively identify and engage high-quality candidates through direct sourcing, networking, and talent mapping.
• Build and manage strong relationships with recruitment agency partners, ensuring alignment with business needs.
• Manage and optimise all candidate channels — including job boards, LinkedIn, referrals, and social media — to drive quality and diversity in our talent pipeline.

Selection and Assessment

• Partner with hiring managers and People Directors/Business Partners to define role requirements and selection criteria.
• Design and manage effective assessment and interview processes to ensure fair and consistent hiring decisions.
• Coach stakeholders on best practices for interviewing and candidate evaluation.

Offer Management and Onboarding

• Lead the offer and negotiation process, ensuring a positive experience for both candidates and hiring teams.
• Work closely with People Directors/Business Partners to ensure a seamless onboarding process.

Stakeholder Management

• Build trusted relationships with leaders and hiring managers, providing expert recruitment guidance and market insight.
• Influence and challenge stakeholders where needed to drive effective hiring outcomes.
• Act as a brand ambassador for the company’s culture and values throughout the recruitment process.

Systems and Data

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date information in the ATS and recruitment systems.
• Analyse recruitment metrics to track progress and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Provide regular reporting and insight to the Head of Talent Acquisition.

Projects and Continuous Improvement

• Contribute to broader Talent Acquisition projects, including employer branding, process improvement, and DE&I initiatives.
• Identify and implement opportunities to enhance efficiency, candidate experience, and hiring quality.

About You

Strong academic background – Degree-educated (or equivalent experience), demonstrating analytical ability, structured thinking, and professional credibility.

Extensive in-house recruitment expertise – Proven track record as a Senior Recruiter or Talent Acquisition Partner within complex, fast-paced organisations. You have mastered the full recruitment lifecycle — from workforce planning and proactive sourcing through to assessment design, offer management, and onboarding.

Strategic talent acquisition mindset – A well-developed and evidence-based perspective on what best practice looks like across sourcing, assessment, candidate experience, and employer branding. You’re comfortable challenging and evolving processes to deliver excellence.

Deep understanding of employment legislation – Strong knowledge of compliance, fairness, and efficiency in recruitment and selection. You’re confident navigating right-to-work checks, contract regulations, and the complexities of expatriate and international hiring.

Tech-savvy recruitment professional – Advanced user of Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), ideally with SuccessFactors, job boards, and online sourcing tools. Highly skilled in using Boolean search techniques and leveraging data-driven insights to identify and engage top talent.

Data and process-driven – Capable of translating hiring metrics into actionable improvements, ensuring recruitment activity aligns with strategic business goals.

Budget and people leadership experience – Experience managing recruitment budgets, optimising cost-per-hire, and overseeing small teams or external partners to deliver against defined objectives.

Collaborative and influential communicator – Skilled at building trust with senior stakeholders, managing competing priorities, and influencing hiring decisions through credible advice and insight.