Talent Acquisition Advisor

cord ltd; Altrincham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing tech company based in Altrincham is seeking an experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist to attract top talent in the Tech sector. This role requires extensive experience in Technology recruitment, mastery of LinkedIn Recruiter, and a strong track record in the recruitment life cycle. Candidates should be resilient, adaptable, and possess excellent communication skills. The position offers structured career progression and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Structured career progression

Accredited training

Supportive environment

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Technology/Digital/IT recruitment.
• Proven track record in full recruitment life cycle, in-house is preferable.
• Proficient with LinkedIn Recruiter and job boards.

Responsibilities

• Headhunt experienced talent for technical roles.
• Support recruitment life cycle from advertising to offer.
• Collaborate with hiring managers on demand and strategy.

Skills

Technology/Digital/IT services recruitment

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Resilience and adaptability

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Applicant Tracking System

Job description

Our growing business is looking to hire an experienced and outcomes-focused Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our People Services team based in Altrincham. You’ll play a key role in identifying and attracting top talent in the Tech sector to support our company’s growth across the UK. We’re looking for someone who works well with others and shares our Company’s core values of innovation, excellence, and integrity.

Role Responsibilities

• Pro-actively headhunting experienced talent across a range of technical roles including Software Engineering, User Centred Design, Delivery Management etc. using tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter and our applicant tracking system.
• Provide support in all aspects of the recruitment life cycle with a strong focus on experienced hires, from advertising vacancies and reviewing applications to guiding candidates through selection and offer stages, whilst also supporting graduate cycles as required.
• Collaborate closely with hiring managers to understand demand quickly, design search strategies and deliver high-quality shortlists at pace.
• Conduct in-depth screening calls with candidates to evaluate qualifications, aspirations and cultural fit.
• Ensure smooth running of key processes, including candidate tracking & management, interview scheduling, liaising with Recruitment Agency partners, maintaining our Applicant Tracking System and providing candidate feedback.
• Partner with the Recruitment Manager and Talent Acquisition Advisor to develop search strategies, marketing plans, events and networking opportunities.
• Collaborate closely with the People Services (HR) team to ensure an exceptional candidate experience.

At Informed Solutions, we are committed to the growth and development of our people. You’ll benefit from structured career progression, accredited training, and opportunities to gain new skills and certifications, all within a supportive environment that encourages curiosity, continuous learning, and will pave the way for a fulfilling and rewarding career with us.

Requirements

• Extensive experience and knowledge of Technology/Digital/IT services recruitment, with proven ability to identify and attract top talent.
• Proven experience and successful track record in the full life cycle of recruitment; in-house experience is highly desirable.
• Proficient at using LinkedIn Recruiter and job boards to identify high-quality candidates proactively.
• Experience using and maintaining an Applicant Tracking System (Workable would be an advantage).
• Ability to build a strong rapport with candidates and colleagues across all levels of the organisation.
• Confident communicator with strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to challenge and influence positively at all levels.
• Organised, resilient and comfortable balancing high role volume and shifting priorities without compromising on quality.

Key Competencies For Success

• Resilience and adaptability to work effectively in environments of uncertainty, change, and agile delivery.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes within tight deadlines.
• Strong skills, with the ability to navigate differing perspectives and maintain positive working relationships.
• Sound professional judgement and decision-making in complex environments where risk must be carefully managed.
• Excellent communication skills, including clear written outputs and confident verbal delivery.