Talent Acquisition Advisor

The Opportunity
Make a difference and advance your career by helping deliver some of the UK's most important #tech4good projects, making the world a smarter, safer, greener, and healthier place.

You'll join a talented team of dynamic and driven professional problem solvers; creative thinkers and solutions builders who thrive on helping clients meet the most exciting digital transformation challenges.

At a certified Great Place to Work you'll experience a dynamic and nurturing environment that rewards initiative and flexibility and enjoy a career path tailored to your own aspirations.

About Us
Founded in 1992, we are a successful, growing International digital transformation consultancy. We deliver multi-Queen's Award for innovation winning platforms and services that support large-scale digital transformation. Our digital, data and technology solutions are used by globally recognised public and private sector brands operating in a variety of sectors including Civil Defence, Healthcare, Sustainable Environment and Land Asset Management, and Digital Democracy.

About The Role
Our growing business is looking to hire an experienced and outcomes-focused Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our People Services team based in Altrincham. You'll play a key role in identifying and attracting top talent in the Tech sector to support our company's growth across the UK. We're looking for someone who works well with others and shares our Company's core values of innovation, excellence, and integrity.

Role Responsibilities
At Informed Solutions, we are committed to the growth and development of our people. You'll benefit from structured career progression, accredited training, and opportunities to gain new skills and certifications, all within a supportive environment that encourages curiosity, continuous learning, and will pave the way for a fulfilling and rewarding career with us.

You'll be excited by the opportunity to:

• Pro-actively headhunting experienced talent across a range of technical roles including Software Engineering, User Centred Design, Delivery Management etc. using tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter and our applicant tracking system.
• Provide support in all aspects of the recruitment life cycle with a strong focus on experienced hires, from advertising vacancies and reviewing applications to guiding candidates through selection and offer stages, whilst also supporting graduate cycles as required.
• Collaborate closely with hiring managers to understand demand quickly, design search strategies and deliver high-quality shortlists at pace.
• Conduct in-depth screening calls with candidates to evaluate qualifications, aspirations and cultural fit.
• Ensure smooth running of key processes, including candidate tracking & management, interview scheduling, liaising with Recruitment Agency partners, maintaining our Applicant Tracking System and providing candidate feedback.
• Partner with the Recruitment Manager and Talent Acquisition Advisor to develop search strategies, marketing plans, events and networking opportunities.
• Collaborate closely with the People Services (HR) team to ensure an exceptional candidate experience.

Requirements

• Extensive experience and knowledge of Technology/Digital/IT services recruitment, with proven ability to identify and attract top talent.
• Proven experience and successful track record in the full life cycle of recruitment; in-house experience is highly desirable.
• Proficient at using LinkedIn Recruiter and job boards to identify high-quality candidates proactively.
• Experience using and maintaining an Applicant Tracking System (Workable would be an advantage).
• Ability to build a strong rapport with candidates and colleagues across all levels of the organisation.
• Confident communicator with strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to challenge and influence positively at all levels.
• Organised, resilient and comfortable balancing high role volume and shifting priorities without compromising on quality.

Key competencies for success

• Resilience and adaptability to work effectively in environments of uncertainty, change, and agile delivery.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes within tight deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to navigate differing perspectives and maintain positive working relationships.
• Sound professional judgement and decision-making in complex environments where risk must be carefully managed.
• Excellent communication skills, including clear written outputs and confident verbal delivery.

Benefits
We believe that our people should be properly rewarded for their commitment to the continued success of our business through a comprehensive and flexible range of benefits.

These can include:

• InformedACADEMY - We offer excellent career development opportunities through our award-winning personal and professional development programmes, including support with professional certifications.
• Professional accountancy study support available
• Industry-leading health and wellbeing plan - We partner with several wellbeing support functions to cater to each individual's needs, including 24/7 GP services, mental health support and physical health support.
• Hybrid working*
• Private Health Care Cover*
• Generous life assurance cover*
• Gym Membership*
• Monthly office lunch
• Onsite massage sessions
• 25 paid working days holiday per year plus bank holidays*
• Sabbatical Leave Scheme*
• Enhanced Maternity Leave and Pay*
• Enhanced Paternity Leave and Pay*
• Company Pension Contribution
• Profit Share Scheme*
• Payment of professional subscriptions
• Generous referral scheme with no limits on the number of referrals
• Qualifying period applies