Talent Acquisition Advisor

Polo; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Cheltenham is seeking an experienced Talent Acquisition Advisor for a 9-month fixed-term contract. The role involves partnering with hiring managers, supporting the recruitment process, and enhancing candidate experience. Ideal candidates will have a proven track record in recruitment, strong organizational skills, and experience with Applicant Tracking Systems. This position offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package, including flexible working arrangements and private health insurance.

Benefits

Discretionary annual bonus

Private health insurance

Flexible working options

Employee referral scheme

Company volunteering days

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Talent Acquisition professional.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational capability.
• High professional and ethical standards.

Responsibilities

• Partner with hiring managers to understand role requirements.
• Provide end-to-end recruitment support.
• Coordinate and manage interview processes.

Skills

In-house recruitment experience

Proficient with Applicant Tracking Systems

Experience in high-volume environments

Excellent communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

MS Outlook

Job description

Talent Acquisition Advisor (9mth FTC)

Department: Central Services

Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract

Location: Cheltenham

Reporting To: Talent Acquisition Business Partner

Compensation: £35,000 - £40,000 / year

Description

We are expanding our Talent Acquisition team to support our growing business and are seeking a Talent Acquisition Advisor for a 9-month fixed-term contract. In this role, you will play a key part in driving our growth by partnering closely with hiring managers and delivering exceptional recruitment outcomes.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced in-house recruiter with a proven track record of managing the full recruitment lifecycle and building strong, collaborative relationships across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with hiring managers to understand role requirements, advising on attraction strategies, sourcing approaches, and candidate assessment
• Provide end-to-end recruitment support across a portfolio of roles, acting as a trusted advisor to hiring managers throughout the hiring process
• Conduct market mapping and proactive sourcing through professional networks, social platforms, and direct search methodologies
• Lead initial CV screening and candidate shortlisting, providing insight-led recommendations for interview selection
• Coordinate and manage interview processes, including scheduling, documentation, and candidate communications
• Support candidate assessment and profiling activity, ensuring fair, consistent, and high-quality hiring decisions
• Liaise with HR and hiring managers on preferred candidates, supporting pre-offer discussions and decision-making
• Administer and continuously improve onboarding processes to ensure a positive and engaging new starter experience
• Deliver an exceptional candidate journey through clear communication, timely feedback, and professional engagement
• Maintain relationships with both successful and unsuccessful candidates to strengthen employer brand and future talent pipelines
• Actively contribute to the development and refinement of recruitment processes, tools, and ways of working

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Proven experience as an in-house resourcer or Talent Acquisition professional in a high-volume environment (insurance/reinsurance desirable)
• Strong experience using Applicant Tracking Systems
• Experience partnering with hiring managers and supporting recruitment decision-making
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organisational and administrative capability
• High professional and ethical standards
• Candidate-centric mindset with a strong focus on experience
• Ability to prioritise and manage multiple vacancies in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong MS Excel, Word, and Outlook skills

Benefits

As well as a competitive salary, discretionary annual bonus, and a minimum 24 days of annual leave (with the option to buy more), you will also get an excellent benefits package, including flexible, hybrid working, private health insurance, life assurance, income protection, enhanced pension contributions, and occupational maternity and paternity pay.

You will also have access to company volunteering days, an Electric Vehicle (EV) leasing scheme, an employee assistance programme with retail discounts and savings, a generous employee referral scheme, regular sports and social events, and free Cheltenham bus travel. Benefits Band 2