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Talent Acquisition Partner
Group HR - Leyland, Lancashire
A leading independent provider of water and wastewater solutions and services, playing a vital role in maintaining the seamless operations of the nation's water systems.
Formed in 1992, with a turnover of half a billion pounds, the organisation continues to expand its market share. A key differentiator is its 4000+ staff and a resource pool that includes one of the most innovative fleets, plant, and equipment available.
About the Role:
Due to company growth, a Talent Acquisition Partner is required to join the Preston team.
The team is responsible for recruitment across the business. An ideal applicant will have past internal recruitment or external agency experience with a good understanding of the entire recruitment cycle.
- Location: Leyland - Hybrid (once fully trained)
- Hours: Monday to Friday - 37.5 hours a week - flexibility required
Responsibilities - but not limited to:
- Sourcing candidates from junior to senior level roles
- Managing high volume recruitment
- Interviewing candidates, prescreening, attending selection panels
- Liaising with line managers nationwide to understand recruitment needs
- Engaging with internal and external staff and professional organisations (e.g., veterans societies, government schemes, universities, colleges)
- Diary management, administration, and employment checks
- Assisting in training and development of managers on the talent process
- Attending job fairs, schools, and colleges
- Managing apprenticeship programmes and supporting HR and Learning & Development teams
- Data reporting for MI - Excel skills essential
- Supporting marketing with advertising vacancies, social media, and intranet
- Assisting with ad-hoc projects and duties as required
Experience and Qualifications Required:
- Previous talent acquisition experience is essential
- Experience sourcing for sales, commercial, or technical civil engineering roles is advantageous
- Experience with LinkedIn Recruiter
- Headhunting experience desirable
- Flexibility with working hours
- High levels of confidentiality, discretion, and diplomacy
- Adaptability to suit different audiences and cope with change
- Ability to manage multiple demanding projects simultaneously
- A valid UK driving licence is essential for site visits
What's Offered:
- 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Pension scheme
- Death in service benefit
- Free on-site parking
Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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