Talent Acquisition Manager

Posted 17 December 2025
Salary £60k - 65k per year
LocationCambridge
Discipline Human Resources
Reference169051
Contact NamePeter Bennett

Job description

We are currently seeking an experienced Talent Acquisition Manager to head up our client's busy Recruitment/Talent team on a permanent basis.

This is a hybrid position based 3 days a week from the Head Office in Cambridge and is paying £60-65k.  

This is a key role for the organisation, crucial in the shaping of recruitment and talent strategies as they enter a period of growth.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Leading a team of Talent Acquisition professionals and overseeing the end-to-end recruitment/talent lifecycle
  • Leveraging data-driven insights and the latest recruitment tools to optimise hiring, workforce planning, and talent development
  • Working closely with the HR leadership team to ensure alignment between talent strategy, people priorities and organisational objectives
  • Acting as a trusted partner to senior leaders and key stakeholders, influencing workforce decisions, advising on market trends, and supporting strategic planning at group and board level
  • Managing budgets, talent pipelines and succession planning processes

About You:

  • Experience working within a regulated environment is highly desirable
  • Proven experience in recruitment, talent acquisition and workforce planning
  • Strong knowledge of latest recruitment technologies, data analytics, and digital sourcing strategies
  • Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders and drive strategic talent initiatives
  • Solid understanding of compliance, employment law, and best practices in talent acquisition and management
  • Experience in team management, be able to inspire an in-house talent team to maximize their potential

Benefits

  • Cycle to work Scheme
  • Car Scheme
  • Free flu vaccine and eye tests
  • Financial wellbeing support
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Group income protection
  • Health Cash Plan
  • Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

If the above seems a good fit for your experience then please get in touch today!

James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.

At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.