Talent Partner

Job description

We work with some of the UK’s biggest companies and government departments to provide a pragmatic approach to technology, delivering bespoke software solutions and expert advice. We are looking for a Talent Acquisition Partner to join the team in Newcastle. The role is hybrid approach with a mix of home working and office based days. To be successful in this role you will need to have experience with recruiting within the technology sector, if you have experience of working within a consultancy that would also be advantageous although not essential. As a small team we are very hands on and proactive, you will build strong relationships with key stakeholders across the business to meet our demand hiring forecast. We have offices in Bristol, Leeds and Scotland, you will be instrumental in proving high calibre candidates across these locations including Newcastle. ### Key Responsibilities - Lead end-to-end recruitment activity across a range of technical and business roles, including software engineering, data, cloud, DevOps, delivery, consulting, and leadership positions. - Partner with hiring managers and business leaders to understand current and future hiring needs and develop effective recruitment strategies. - Act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, providing market intelligence, salary benchmarking, recruitment insights, and guidance on best practice hiring. - Proactively source and engage high-quality candidates using a variety of channels, including LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, referral networks, industry events, and talent communities. - Deliver an exceptional candidate experience throughout the recruitment lifecycle, ensuring timely communication and feedback. - Build and maintain talent pipelines for key skill areas to support future growth. - Promote Scott Logic's employer brand and employee value proposition across digital platforms, networking events, and recruitment campaigns. - Work closely with marketing and leadership teams to create engaging recruitment content and attraction strategies. - Utilise recruitment data and analytics to measure performance, identify trends, and continuously improve hiring outcomes. ### Key Skills & Experience - Proven experience recruiting within technology, software engineering, digital, or consultancy environments. - Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and challenge at all levels. - Experience sourcing niche and hard-to-find technical talent. - Strong knowledge of modern sourcing methodologies and recruitment technologies. - Excellent communication and relationship-building skills. - Data-driven approach with experience using recruitment metrics to inform decision-making. - Understanding of UK employment legislation, GDPR, and recruitment best practices. - Passion for delivering an outstanding candidate and hiring manager experience.