Talent Acquisition Specialist - Studentjob.co.uk

Location: Farringdon, England, United Kingdom

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Who we are:

ALTEN, an engineering and technology consultancy, operates across 30 countries in sectors such as Aeronautics, Space, Defence, Security, Naval, Automotive, Rail, Energy, Life Sciences, Industrial Equipment, Telecoms, Banking, Retail, Public Services, and more. We are committed to building tomorrow’s world today with a passionate team of engineers supporting technological and sustainability transformations.

We are seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our Talent Acquisition & Leadership Development team in London. This role offers a chance to contribute to a fast-growing company with core values of Excellence, Accountability, Integrity, and Service.

Job Purpose

As a key member of our Talent Acquisition team, you will lead recruitment for high-impact roles including Business Managers, Technical Directors, and Support Functions. Your goal is to identify, engage, and secure top talent to shape the future of our company.

Main Duties And Responsibilities

• Talent Sourcing: Understand hiring needs and workforce planning to fill leadership and specialist roles efficiently.
• Candidate Identification: Source high-caliber professionals via direct approaches, headhunting, LinkedIn, talent mapping, and digital methods.
• Employer Branding & Attraction: Create compelling job ads and represent the company at recruitment events.
• End-to-End Recruitment: Screen CVs, conduct phone screenings and structured interviews, and manage relationships with candidates and directors.
• Candidate Engagement: Ensure a positive candidate experience from initial contact to onboarding.
• Leadership Pipeline Development: Build and maintain a pool of qualified candidates for current and future needs.
• Market Insights: Conduct talent market analysis to stay ahead of trends and inform hiring strategies.
• Recruitment Analytics & Reporting: Provide updates through dashboards and reports to optimize processes.
• Continuous Improvement: Enhance candidate experience and recruitment workflows across functions.

Qualifications and Skills

• 2-5 years of talent acquisition experience in fast-paced environments.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field preferred; experience as an in-house or agency recruiter.
• Proven ability to manage full recruitment lifecycle independently.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience in employer branding and building strong candidate relationships.

What We Offer

• Company benefits including Private Medical Healthcare, Life and Travel Insurance.
• Pension scheme with up to 6% contributions.
• Hybrid work model (2 days remote).
• Employee assistance program available 24/7.
• Social activities: Breakfast Tuesdays, Thirsty Thursdays, and monthly Pizza days.

We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply, regardless of whether they meet 100% of the criteria. We are committed to an inclusive, fair work environment.

This role is suitable for candidates with 2-5 years of relevant experience. Check our other openings for roles requiring different experience levels.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Part-time
• Job function: Human Resources
• Industry: Software Development

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