Talent Acquisition Business Partner

Shape the Future with the National Wealth Fund
At the National Wealth Fund, our mission is to swiftly and effectively mobilise trusted sector insights and investment expertise to unlock billions in private finance for projects across the United Kingdom. Providing £27.8bn of capital and an expanded mandate, we are ready to help the market invest with confidence, continue to drive forward the Government's growth ambitions.

We are looking for skilled and results oriented individuals who are motivated to help us build the National Wealth Fund into an industry-leading institution.

Job Purpose
Location
: Hybrid working with a minimum of 3 days per week in the Leeds office.

Salary
: £57,500 - £67,500 + Bens

Deadline to Apply:
2nd November 2025. Early submission is encouraged, and applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.

The Role:
We are seeking a results-oriented and strategic Talent Acquisition Business Partner to collaborate with our agency partners, HR and business teams in identifying, attracting, and retaining top talent.

Working as part of a best-in-class HR function, the Talent Acquisition Business Partner will be responsible for developing and executing effective sourcing strategies to support professional recruitment, managing the end-to-end process including assessment centres, and partnering with business leaders to understand their recruiting needs and objectives.

This is a hands-on role for an experienced practitioner who is tech-savvy, delivery-focused, and committed to building the strong foundations needed to sustain excellence to support the NWF mission and wider people strategy as the organisation continues to scale.

Key Accountabilities

• Strategic Planning: Work closely with the wider HR team and the business to develop recruitment strategies, including assessment of working with agency or using campaign strategies for recruitment.
• Talent Acquisition: Identify, source, and attract top talent through various channels, including job boards, social media, professional networks, and referrals. Where assessed as appropriate, partner with agencies on recruitment campaigns.
• Full-Cycle Recruitment: Manage the entire recruitment process, from developing job descriptions and conducting interviews to making job offers and onboarding new hires.
• Partner with Agencies: Work with our agency partners on recruitment campaigns, briefing requirements, managing liaison with hiring managers, supporting interviews and offer processes.
• Candidate Assessment: Design and run assessment centres. Across all recruitment activity, conduct in-depth candidate assessments, including interviews and skills testing, to ensure the selection of highly qualified candidates.
• Employer Branding: Promote our employer brand and create compelling job postings and recruitment marketing campaigns.
• Data Analysis: Use data and analytics to track recruitment metrics, evaluate the effectiveness of recruitment strategies, and make data-driven recommendations for improvement.
• Relationship Building: Build strong relationships with hiring managers and business leaders to understand their headcount requirement needs and act as a trusted advisor.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with all relevant employment laws and regulations throughout the recruitment process.
• Diversity and Inclusion: Promote diversity and inclusion in all aspects of the recruitment process and advocate for diversity initiatives within the organisation.

Experience
Knowledge, Experience and Skills Required:

• Proven experience as a Talent Acquisition Business Partner or similar role in a fast-paced environment managing multiple roles and recruitment strategies.
• Experience of working in a Financial Services or Professional Service organisation is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of talent acquisition best practices and current recruitment trends.
• Proven experience in supporting an organisations EDI strategy, building local and diverse talent pipelines and networks.
• Proficiency in using applicant tracking systems (Workday preferred) and other industry recruitment tools such as LinkedIn.

Skills

• Exceptional organisational, communication and analytical skills to provide insights to drive recruitment strategy.
• Uses judgement to build strong collaborative relationships across all levels.
• Excellent communicator and interpersonal skills.
• Flexible and adaptable; able to work in ambiguous situations, purposeful with high levels of resilience.
• Ability to think across the organisation, a keen eye for detail whilst focusing on the execution.
• Problem solving, influencing and awareness of trends and best practice externally.
• A collaborative approach, growth mindset and coachable.
• Knowledge of employment laws and regulations.
• CIPD qualified or equivalent experience.
• Degree level or equivalent.
• Strong in MS Office applications: Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

A career with us offers a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact and work on cutting-edge technologies that will drive the UK's future. We value diversity in our people and inclusion is at the heart of what we do.

We offer competitive benefits and unique learning opportunities from combining both private and public sector skills and experience. Please note, referencing and background checks are carried out for all roles here at the National Wealth Fund.