Head of Talent Acquisition

The Opportunity

We are seeking a commercially minded, forward-thinking Interim Head of Talent Acquisition (12 Month FTC) to lead and evolve a high-performing TA function within a dynamic, growth-focused organisation.

This is a pivotal leadership role, responsible for shaping and delivering a best-in-class talent strategy that enables business growth, enhances employer brand, and ensures access to high-quality, diverse talent across all functions.

You will operate as a trusted advisor to the executive team, bringing insight, data and market intelligence to workforce planning and hiring decisions. 2 days a week onsite.

Key Responsibilities

Talent Strategy & Leadership Develop and deliver a future-focused talent acquisition strategy aligned to business goals Lead, coach and inspire a high-performing TA team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement Partner with executive leadership to anticipate future talent needs and build proactive pipelines Embed a data-led approach to hiring, using insight to drive better decision-making

Operational Excellence Own and optimise end-to-end recruitment processes across permanent, interim and executive hiring Drive efficiency, quality and consistency across all hiring activity Implement scalable hiring models to support periods of rapid growth or transformation Ensure an exceptional candidate and hiring manager experience

Employer Brand & Attraction Develop and elevate the organisation's employer value proposition (EVP) Lead attraction strategies across digital, social and direct sourcing channels Enhance diversity, equity and inclusion through targeted sourcing and inclusive hiring practices Position the organisation as an employer of choice within competitive talent markets

Stakeholder Engagement Build strong relationships with senior leaders and hiring managers across the business Act as a strategic partner on organisational design, workforce planning and talent mapping Influence and challenge stakeholders to ensure best hiring outcomes

Technology & Innovation Leverage recruitment technology, automation and AI to enhance hiring outcomes Continuously review and improve systems, tools and reporting capability Stay ahead of market trends, bringing innovation into the talent function

Key Requirements Proven experience in a Head of Talent Acquisition or senior TA leadership role Track record of delivering end-to-end talent strategies within complex or high-growth environments Strong leadership capability with experience building and developing high-performing teams Commercially astute with the ability to link hiring strategy to business performance Deep understanding of direct sourcing, employer branding and talent pipe lining Experience leveraging data, insight and technology to drive recruitment outcomes Strong stakeholder management skills, with credibility at executive level

What Success Looks Like A scalable, high-performing talent acquisition function aligned to business growth Improved quality of hire and reduced time to hire Strong, diverse talent pipelines across key business areas Enhanced employer brand and candidate experience Trusted partnership with senior leadership

Why Join Opportunity to shape and lead a critical business function High visibility and impact at executive level A progressive organisation investing in talent, technology and growth Collaborative, forward-thinking culture

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