Position: Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant

Location: Hybrid – 2 days in office / 3 days remote

Type: Full-time

Start Date: Immediate

Salary: Competitive

About Us

Cooper Moss Rutland is a specialist consultancy in the project controls space, committed to doing things differently. We’re collaborative, transparent, and people-focused. Our work spans major infrastructure, energy, and defence programmes across the UK and internationally.

We’re proud to be a Great Place to Work certified employer, recognised for fostering an inclusive, progressive, and flexible environment.

This role is ideal for an experienced Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant looking for a new challenge. You’ll have the opportunity to broaden your skills, take ownership of your work, and grow within a business that prioritises learning and development—22% of our team earned promotions last year.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant, you’ll play a key role in shaping our internal hiring strategy and supporting the growth of a purpose-driven consultancy. Your responsibilities will include:

• Coordinating and scheduling interviews across teams and stakeholders

• Screening candidates efficiently and effectively

• Writing and publishing inclusive, engaging job adverts

• Building and maintaining a strong talent pipeline using our in-house ATS

• Proactively sourcing candidates via LinkedIn Recruiter (including Boolean search)

• Championing a positive candidate experience from first contact to onboarding

• Attending industry exhibitions as needed

• Supporting the Talent Acquisition Lead

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who’s motivated by impact, autonomy, and continuous learning. You’ll thrive here if you bring:

Essential skills:

• Experience coordinating interviews and screening candidates

• Proficiency with LinkedIn Recruiter and Boolean search

• Confidence in writing and posting job adverts

• Strong stakeholder engagement skills

• Experience in headhunting and proactive sourcing

• Familiarity with the construction sector

• Experience on using in house ATS

Desirable (but not required):

• Knowledge of project controls

• 5+ years of in-house or agency recruitment experience

• REC recruitment qualifications

• Experience working in an SME environment

If you bring the right mindset and a willingness to learn, we’ll support you with training and development.

What You’ll Get in Return

We’re committed to supporting your growth, wellbeing, and work-life balance. Here’s what we offer:

• Hybrid working – 2 days in the office, 3 from home

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays

• Annual training budget and ongoing development support

• Private healthcare

• Pension contributions

• Access to mental health support services

• Regular team socials and offsites

• A workplace officially recognised as a Great Place to Work

Apply Now

Ready to grow your career in a people-first consultancy where learning is encouraged and contributions are valued? We’d love to hear from you.

Please apply with your CV and a short note about why you’re interested. We actively welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experience levels.

CMR welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce. CMR is Disability Confident Committed and an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or disability or any other protected characteristics. We aim to create a culture where everyone can be themselves and is valued for their strengths and unique perspectives.