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Talent Acqusition Specialist

Leeds Permanent £45,000 - £47,500 per year View Job Description
Join a growing international business as a Talent Acquisition Partner, leading recruitment across the UK, US, Dubai and South Africa, with a strong focus on proactive sourcing, talent mapping and headhunting for niche roles. This is an opportunity to shape global hiring strategies, partner with senior stakeholders, and drive recruitment excellence during an exciting period of growth.
  • Do you want to work with global talent?
  • Are you keen on learning about new markets?

About Our Client

Our client is a rapidly growing international business with a presence across the UK, US, Middle East and South Africa. Working with globally recognised brands across the sport, fashion and consumer sectors, they are investing heavily in talent and are looking for a proactive Talent Acquisition Partner to help drive their ambitious growth plans worldwide

Job Description

  • Manage end-to-end recruitment across the UK and international locations, including the US, Middle East and South Africa.
  • Partner with hiring managers to understand hiring needs and provide market insights and recruitment solutions.
  • Proactively source and engage high-calibre candidates through headhunting, networking and talent mapping techniques.
  • Build and maintain talent pipelines for niche and hard-to-fill positions.
  • Conduct market mapping exercises to identify key talent and competitor landscapes.
  • Drive direct hiring strategies to reduce reliance on external agencies.
  • Support the implementation and continuous improvement of centralised recruitment processes across global teams.
  • Manage multiple vacancies simultaneously, balancing both high-volume and specialist recruitment requirements.
  • Deliver an excellent candidate experience throughout the recruitment life cycle.
  • Track recruitment activity and provide regular hiring updates to stakeholders.
  • Support the business's ongoing growth plans by identifying and attracting top talent across a variety of functions.
  • Act as a trusted talent advisor, helping managers navigate recruitment challenges and make informed hiring decisions.

The Successful Applicant

The Successful Applicant

  • Previous experience in Talent Acquisition, Recruitment, or a similar talent-focused role.
  • Exposure to in-house recruitment, either in a dedicated TA role or as part of a broader HR function.
  • Proven success in sourcing and attracting candidates through proactive headhunting and direct search techniques.
  • Demonstrated experience mapping talent markets and building pipelines for specialist or hard-to-fill roles.
  • Confident managing multiple vacancies in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence hiring decisions.
  • Commercially minded, with a proactive and solutions-focused approach to recruitment challenges.
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills.
  • Experience recruiting within creative, marketing, digital, sport, fashion, or consumer-focused environments would be advantageous.
  • Passionate about delivering an exceptional candidate experience and driving continuous improvement in recruitment processes.
  • Self-motivated, resilient, and comfortable working within a growing and evolving business.



What's on Offer

What's on Offer

  • Salary of up to £45,000, with flexibility for the right candidate.
  • Opportunity to own recruitment across multiple international regions, including the UK, US, Middle East and South Africa.
  • Exposure to a broad range of niche and business-critical hiring projects.
  • Significant scope to influence and improve recruitment processes on a global scale.
  • Partnership with senior stakeholders across a growing international business.
  • A highly autonomous role with the opportunity to make a visible impact.
  • Work within a dynamic, creative environment supporting globally recognised brands.
  • Genuine career development opportunities as the business continues its ambitious growth journey.
  • Collaborative and people-focused culture where talent acquisition is valued as a strategic function.
  • Hybrid working and competitive benefits package.

If you're interested in this role, apply now.

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.

Contact
Georgi Cox
Quote job ref
JN-082026-7078984
Phone number
+441132437720

Job summary

Job function
Human Resources
Subsector
Recruitment
Sector
Media & Agency
Where
Leeds
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Georgi Cox
Consultant phone
+441132437720
Job reference
JN-082026-7078984