Talent Business Partner

Talent Business Partner

Salary: £38,000 - £40,000 per annum + benefits

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (hybrid working)

Type: Permanent

Holiday Entitlement: 25 days + bank holidays (rising to 30 days + bank holidays with length of service)

Closing date: Friday 12th December 2025

Adverts may close early depending on volume of applications received.

We are at an exciting point in our journey and expanding our team, help us to drive Talent excellence at Seashell.

Our Talent Business Partner role plays an instrumental role in driving recruitment, attraction, and talent development. You will share a deep understanding of current and future functional talent needs with a confident approach to achieving the organisation's targets.

This role involves ownership of the end-to-end service delivery for our departments, building relationships and providing a single point of contact for talent acquisition planning, advice, and consultation for all Talent activity.

About You

The ideal candidate will be an existing Talent Acquisition or Recruitment Partner, ideally from within our sector (Health, Social Care, Education).

You will have full 360 in-house recruitment experience with demonstrable experience partnering and influencing hiring managers at all levels.

You will also bring line management experience to our team, supporting wider team development and contributing to a collaborative team culture.

Strong stakeholder relationship and rapport-building skills are key If you enjoy the energy of a fast-paced environment with the thrill of influencing the shape of our talent landscape, we would love to hear from you

Requirements

• Existing Talent Acquisition/Recruitment Partner experience.
• Experience partnering and influencing hiring managers at all levels throughout the recruiting cycle.
• Proven experience of meeting challenging deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience of planning and delivering end-to-end recruitment campaigns.
• Influencing, negotiating, and consulting skills, particularly with senior stakeholders.
• Strong organisational and process management and delivery skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Project lead and delivery experience.
• Data and cost analysis experience, using this to inform current and future talent planning approaches.

(Full job description and person specification available)

Our Benefits

What we can offer you:

Our detailed 2-week induction programme ensures that all Seashell employees gain the essential knowledge to work within our amazing setting.

With our commitment to ongoing training and development through appraisals and supervisions we encourage career progression and development throughout the business. We can also support the pursual of professional development qualifications.

Other benefits include:

• Detailed 2-week induction programme for all new employees.
• Access to our on-site inclusive gym, fitness classes and swimming pool.
• Blue light discount scheme.
• Benenden Health Care Membership - access to 24/7 GP, physiotherapy, medical treatments, mental health support including counselling service, cancer support, care planning and social care advice.
• Access to a wide range of vocational programmes to support you in your job role.
• Life Assurance (3x Annual base salary) subject to terms and conditions.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Free on-site parking.
• Paid Enhanced DBS.

About Seashell Trust

Seashell Trust is a national charity supporting children and young adults with complex learning disabilities and additional communication needs from across the UK. We provide care and education for children and young people aged between 4–25 years in our homes, at our school and college, and through our short break's services.

We provide a safeguarded environment and, as part of our safer recruitment policy, successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check (at no cost), and full references will be taken.

We value diversity and are committed to equal opportunities. Disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria on the person specification will be guaranteed an interview.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome all applications.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £38,000.00-£40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Application question(s):

• Please outline your relevant experience for this role and interest in working at Seashell Trust.

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Cheadle SK8 6RQ