186 Recruitment Consultancy jobs in the United Kingdom

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We are champions of rail, inspired to build a greener, more sustainable future of travel. Trainline enables millions of travellers to find and book the best value tickets across carriers, fares, and journey options through our highly rated mobile app, website, and B2B partner channels.

Great journeys start with Trainline

Now Europe’s number 1 downloaded rail app, with over 125 million monthly visits and £5.9 billion in annual ticket sales, we collaborate with 270+ rail and coach companies in over 40 countries. We want to create a world where travel is as simple, seamless, eco-friendly and affordable as it should be.

Today, we're a FTSE 250 company driven by our incredible team of over 1,000 Trainliners from 50+ nationalities, based across London, Paris, Barcelona, Milan, Edinburgh and Madrid. With our focus on growth in the UK and Europe, now is the perfect time to join us on this high-speed journey.

Introducing the Talent team at Trainline

At Trainline, our Talent team is central to scaling one of Europe’s most exciting travel tech businesses. We’re a collaborative, high-performing group that believes recruitment is a strategic craft, not just a process. Whether it’s partnering with stakeholders to define hiring needs, enhancing candidate experience, or testing the latest in AI hiring tools, we approach talent acquisition with creativity, care and a data-first mindset.

We are looking for an ambitious and strategically minded Senior TA Manager – Tech & Productto lead full-cycle recruitment for our Product and Technology teams. You will play a key role in shaping hiring strategies, elevating the candidate experience, and supporting high-impact hiring needs during a pivotal phase. You’ll partner closely with hiring leaders across Product and Tech to attract exceptional talent and deliver recruiting excellence. This is a player-coach type role where you’ll lead and develop a small team but also be getting “hands on” with hiring.

As a Senior TA Manager at Trainline you will.

• Be accountable for hiring world-class talent into our Tech, Product & Data teams — both hands-on for critical roles and through leading and developing your team of 2.

• Partner with Tech, Product & Data leadership to align short, mid and long-term workforce needs with scalable hiring strategies, working closely with People & Finance to plan effectively.

• Design and deliver best-in-class attraction, selection and assessment processes, raising hiring standards through structured, data-led practices.

• Lead the adoption of AI and recruitment technology, identifying opportunities for innovation that optimise sourcing, assessment and funnel performance.

• Use recruitment data and market insights to drive process improvements, build business cases, and influence senior leaders on hiring priorities.

• Deliver cross-functional hiring projects that improve efficiency, quality and diversity outcomes, balancing immediate delivery with longer-term impact.

• Own the candidate experience strategy for Product & Tech, embedding fairness, inclusivity, and our DEI commitments at every stage.

• Lead Trainline’s employer brand for Product & Tech, building visibility in the talent market and ensuring a consistent EVP in partnership with Marketing, Comms and wider TA.

We'd love to hear from you if you.

• Have a background in end-to-end recruitment across Product, Tech, or Data roles within a fast-paced Tech business. It is essential that you have gained this experience working in-house for a Tech company of a similar scale (we are c.1000 people).

• Have experience leading and developing a TA team, coaching recruiters to improve delivery, stakeholder management and process expertise.

• Enjoy operating as a player-coach — balancing hands-on delivery of hiring with developing and supporting your team

• Have a track record of strategic partnership with senior stakeholders — able to influence, challenge and shape workforce plans and hiring decisions.

• Have strong project management skills, with examples of designing and delivering hiring initiatives that improved efficiency, quality, or diversity outcomes.

• Have hands-on expertise in attraction, selection and assessment design, including structured interviews and inclusive hiring practices.

• Bring demonstrated ability to leverage AI and recruitment technology to optimise sourcing, funnel performance and candidate experience. Bonus points if you’ve used Ashby and Metaview before (or similar).

• Can show how you use recruitment data and market insights to influence leaders, secure business case sign-off, and drive continuous process improvement.

• Have experience shaping and delivering candidate experience strategies that embed fairness, inclusivity and consistency across all stages.

• Bring strong knowledge of employer branding and talent marketing, with experience leading campaigns, events, or partnerships that strengthened a company’s presence in tech/product markets.

• Have a passion for DEI in hiring, with a track record of embedding inclusive practices in sourcing, interviewing, and selection.

• Bring high resilience and adaptability, thriving in a complex, high-growth environment while balancing immediate delivery with longer-term initiatives.

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Enjoy fantastic perks like private healthcare & dental insurance, a generous work from abroad policy, 2-for-1 share purchase plans, an EV Scheme to further reduce carbon emissions, extra festive time off, and excellent family-friendly benefits.

We prioritise career growth with clear career paths, transparent pay bands, personal learning budgets, and regular learning days. Jump on board and supercharge your career from day one!

Our values represent the things that matter most to us and what we live and breathe everyday, in everything we do:

• Think Big - We're building the future of rail

• ️ Own It - We focus on every customer, partner and journey

• Travel Together - We're one team

• ️ Do Good - We make a positive impact

We know that having a diverse team makes us better and helps us succeed. And we mean all forms of diversity - gender, ethnicity, sexuality, disability, nationality and diversity of thought. That's why we're committed to creating inclusive places to work, where everyone belongs and differences are valued and celebrated.

Interested in finding out more about what it's like to work at Trainline? Why not check us out on LinkedIn , Instagram and Glassdoor !

Are you ready to take on a critical leadership role that shapes the future of student recruitment and marketing at a leading London university?

As Deputy Director of UK Student Recruitment & Marketing, you’ll be at the forefront of delivering an integrated, strategic approach to UK student recruitment, outreach, marketing and admissions. You’ll play a key role in driving enrolment growth and achieving the University’s ambitious student recruitment targets. In this role, you’ll lead teams across UK recruitment, domestic and international marketing, outreach and events, brand and design management and content strategy. You’ll also provide strategic oversight of admissions and visa compliance processes, ensuring a seamless and supportive experience for prospective students. You’ll work closely with senior colleagues across the University to design and implement data-informed strategies that engage and convert a diverse, high-quality student body. Your leadership will directly enhance the University’s national and global reputation in a competitive higher education landscape. As a senior leader in the Student Recruitment, Marketing & Communications directorate, you’ll also deputise for the Director when needed and contribute to the strategic direction, governance and performance of the function. If you’re a visionary leader with a strong track record in student recruitment and marketing, and you’re excited to make a lasting impact, we want to hear from you. Ready to shape the future? Apply now!

If you wish to discuss the job in further detail please contact Justin Scott, Director Student Recruitment, Marketing & Communications

Middlesex is committed to fostering an inclusive working environment. We encourage applications from underrepresented groups including people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups, disabled people, LGBTQ+ people, women, and gender non-conforming individuals. All recruitment decisions will be based on merit.

We value diversity and strive to create a fairer, more equitable work environment for our staff and students.

We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements, staff diversity networks, campus facilities and services to support staff from different backgrounds.

Middlesex is home to a diverse community of professionals. We are a bronze award holder of the Athena Swan Charter and the Race Equality Charter, a Stonewall Top 100 employer and Gold award holder in 2023, and a Disability Confident Leader.

YOUR JOB

Do you see hiring not just as filling roles, but as one of the most powerful ways to shape a company’s future? Are you excited by the challenge of building teams with real builders, people who thrive in ambiguity, move fast, and raise the bar? Join us to shape our talent strategy, work closely with senior leaders, and build a hiring function that is bold, data-driven, and built for scale.

WE PROTECT THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE DATA

We are a fast-growing security and compliance tech company with a clear purpose: we protect the people behind the data. With over 200 team members worldwide and with offices in Munich, Berlin, London, Stockholm, and Vienna, we help more than 4,000 global customers get certified fast and build a strong and scalable risk posture. With AI-powered automation, self-serve capabilities, and additional tailored expert advice, we offer our customers a seamless security and compliance experience to stay ahead of the rapidly evolving security landscape and challenges like the surge in cyber-attacks.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• You act as a sparring partner to Hiring Managers and Leaders, helping them design high-performing teams by identifying and attracting builders with the mindset, drive, and capability to thrive

• You own complex, end-to-end hiring processes, particularly for senior and tech roles, from crafting targeted job ads and sourcing strategies to shaping interviews, supporting sharp decision-making, and closing top talent

• You work in a highly data-driven way, using real-time insights to continuously improve hiring efficiency, uncover funnel blockers, track quality of hire, and guide strategic decisions across every stage of the process

• You leverage AI and automation to reduce manual overhead, streamline workflows, and amplify the effectiveness of both Talent Acquisition and hiring teams

• You provide leaders with clear talent analytics and market intelligence to inform scoping, compensation, and org design, while proactively aligning hiring strategies to long-term workforce planning

• You challenge the status quo by piloting new tools, launching bold employer branding initiatives, and collaborating closely with People Partners to create seamless, insight-driven hiring experiences across the company

WHAT YOU'LL GET IN RETURN

• The freedom, trust, and tools to do what you love and make an impact in a purpose-driven company, committed to doing genuine good in the digital world

• Enjoy a high degree of flexibility with tailored working hours, choice of work location, and benefits that support your lifestyle, health, and family needs

• Join a secure, future-focused role in a dynamic scale-up positioned to make a major impact in the rapidly expanding Security & Compliance market

• Grow along expert or leadership paths with support from employee accelerator programs, bi-annual feedback cycles, and a personal training budget

• Work in an environment that values autonomy, rapid decision-making, a flat hierarchy, and collaborative, eye-level communication to keep things moving forward

THE QUALITIES YOU'LL NEED FOR A SUCCESSFUL CAREER AT DATAGUARD

• 3+ years’ experience in strategic talent acquisition with a strong focus on tech and senior-level roles in high-growth and fast-paced environments

• Hands-on approach combined with a strong understanding of the full recruitment cycle, working closely with hiring managers to attract and secure top talent across various business contexts

• Confident in using data to guide hiring decisions, improve processes, and provide valuable insights to stakeholders

• Experienced in advising senior leadership, contributing to workforce planning, team structure, and long-term talent strategies

• Eagerness to tackle AI tools, automation, and employer branding to enhance efficiency, scalability, and candidate engagement

• Native-level fluency in English in a business context

LAST BUT NOT LEAST. FROM THE BOTTOM OF OUR HEARTS:

No matter your origin, ethnicity, gender identity, religion or individual requirements; at DataGuard, all that counts is the person you are. As Guards and Guardettes, we are united not only by our dedication, but also by our shared belief in our purpose: Protect the people behind the data. Convince us with your personality and your skills – and together we will make great things happen. We are looking forward to meeting you!

We are looking for a Talent Acquisition Partner to join our team. In this role you will focus on executing recruitment activities, ensuring a balanced sourcing mix, and supporting time-to-fill goals. The ideal candidate will have experience in building teams, collaborating with stakeholders, and contributing to process improvement initiatives. In addition to supporting Talent Acquisition efforts for all roles in Sofia, you will also be responsible for hiring HR professionals globally, partnering with HR leadership to attract top-tier talent across geographies.

You will report to the Bulgaria Talent Acquisition Lead.

What you will do:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive recruitment strategy to attract top talent.
• Use a mix of traditional and innovative sourcing channels to build a robust talent pipeline.
• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from job posting to offer acceptance.
• Focus on reducing time-to-fill metrics while maintaining high-quality hires.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand their team's needs and provide tailored recruitment solutions.
• Build relationships with candidates, ensuring a positive candidate experience, and be a brand ambassador for our organization
• Lead recruitment process improvement projects.
• Implement best practices and refine recruitment processes to enhance efficiency.
• Drive DE&I initiatives within the recruitment process to guarantee a diverse and inclusive workforce.
• Provide market insights and talent intelligence to hiring leaders, aiding in strategic decision-making.
• Be a trusted Talent Acquisition Partner and advisor, offering expert guidance on recruitment trends, challenges, and opportunities.

About Experian

Experian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. We help to redefine lending practices, uncover and prevent fraud, simplify healthcare, deliver digital marketing solutions, and gain deeper insights into the automotive market, all using our unique combination of data, analytics and software. We also assist millions of people to realise their financial goals and help them to save time and money.

We operate across a range of markets, from financial services to healthcare, automotive, agrifinance, insurance, and many more industry segments.

We invest in talented people and new advanced technologies to unlock the power of data and to innovate. A FTSE 100 Index company listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN), we have a team of 23,300 people across 32 countries. Our corporate headquarters are in Dublin, Ireland. Learn more at experianplc.com .

Experience and Skills

What you will bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 6+ years of experience in recruitment within the product development or technology sector.
• Proven experience in building and scaling product teams.
• Strong understanding of recruitment metrics and ability to improve time-to-fill and quality-of-hire.
• Proficiency in Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and other recruitment technologies.

Additional Information

You will get:

• Personal Development - career pathway for professional growth supported by learning and development programs and unlimited access to online educational training courses, learning materials and books.
• Work environment - excellent work conditions with friendly environment, recognized team spirit, and fun and quality recreation time.
• Social benefit package including life insurance, food vouchers, additional health insurance, monthly flex allowance and internet coverage, corporate discounts, marriage and childbirth / adoption allowance, Multisport card, Sharesave plan, Employee assistance program, а birthday gift and many other benefits!
• Work-life balance - 25 days paid vacation, 1 additional day off for your birthday and extra 3 paid days for participation in Social responsibility event.
• Opportunity for Flexible working hours and Home Office.

Experian is an Equal opportunity employer. Everyone can succeed at Experian and bring their whole self to work, irrespective of their gender, ethnicity, religion, colour, sexuality, physical ability or age. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at the earliest opportunity.

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Belfast, GBR, BT2 8HQ
| Birmingham, GBR, B1 1AY
| Cardiff, GBR, CF10 1FT
| Glasgow, GBR, G511DA
| London, GBR, W1A 1AA
| Salford, MAN, GBR, M50 2QH

JOB BAND: E
CONTRACT TYPE: Full-time / Fixed-term until March 2026
DEPARTMENT: Talent Acquisition
LOCATION: UK Flexible - Hybrid
PROPOSED SALARY RANGE: Upto £78,000 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights.

We're happy to discuss flexible working. If you'd like to, please indicate your preference in the application – though there's no obligation to do so now. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage.

Our Talent Acquisition (TA) team plays an integral part in helping the business find the right people for the right jobs and keeping the BBC performing at it’s best. We are now looking for a Lead PMO to join the team. If you know talent acquisition, have a very strong project management background, and can work effectively with and across the whole TA team to drive strategic and operational excellence, then we’d love to hear from you.

WHY JOIN THE TEAM
As Lead PMO, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and supporting the delivery of our TA strategy. The successful candidate will work across multiple TA programmes to manage the ongoing governance of change and continuous improvement in the team. They will partner with the Senior Recruitment Business Partners and be responsible for bringing together multiple project workstreams, tracking progress to KPIs, extracting data, and providing insightful reports that inform decision-making.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IMPACT:

• Accountable for delivering a complex programme of work aligned to achieving our strategic Talent Acquisition objectives across the BBC.
• Act as a trusted partner for the divisional Senior Recruitment Business Partners to enable pan BBC collaboration and support wider business objectives.
• Accountable for applying the most appropriate project delivery and reporting methodology as needed to deliver a successful outcome at scale, in high profile and complex environments involving multiple teams.
• Establishing a standardised approach and best practice to change identification, project delivery, tracking and reporting, including appropriate tools and methodologies.
• Coordinating, managing, and prioritising a number of complex demands.
• Working in partnership with the business areas to support local change activity, including introducing tools, frameworks, and education to embed change in BAU activity.
• Coordinating and maintaining cross portfolio capacity planning and resource forecasting
• Identifying and escalating change risks, conflicts, and synergies, driving improved efficiencies and risk reduction.

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

• In-depth knowledge and experience of a range of project management tools and techniques, with an ability to lead, role model, and coach within and outside your function.
• Successfully delivered multi change programmes.
• Considerable experience in partnering with Talent Acquisition, Technology, HR colleagues, Reward and Senior Stakeholders
• Experience fostering a learning culture and creating an environment where continuous improvement of teams’ working practices can happen, including measuring success, inspecting, and adapting.
• Experience in programme managing projects at scale using agile techniques and optimising the delivery flow across multiple teams. Managing dependencies, risks and issues across teams and departments
• Able to build consensus across different teams and to mediate between teams to achieve successful outcomes.
• Experience implementing or optimising recruitment technologies (e.g., ATS, CRM, scheduling tools, analytics platforms).

If you can bring some of these skills and experience, along with transferable strengths, we’d love to hear from you and encourage you to apply.

Before your start date, you may need to disclose any unspent convictions or police charges, in line with our Contracts of Employment policy. This allows us to discuss any support you may need and assess any risks. Failure to disclose may result in the withdrawal of your offer.

This job description is a written statement of the essential characteristics of the job, with its principal accountabilities, incorporating a note of the skills, knowledge and experience required for a satisfactory level of performance. This is not intended to be a complete, detailed account of all aspects of the duties involved.

Please note: If you were to be offered this role, the BBC will conduct Employment screening checks which include Reference checks; Eligibility to work checks; and if applicable to the role, Safeguarding and Adverse media/Social media checks. Any offer made is conditional on these checks being satisfactory.

The BBC is committed to redeploying employees seeking suitable alternative employment within the BBC and they will be given priority consideration ahead of other applicants. Priority consideration means for those employees seeking redeployment their application will be considered alongside anyone else at risk of redundancy, prior to any individuals being considered who are not at risk.

Information at a GlanceThis is your BBC

At the BBC you can create and innovate in an inclusive environment while contributing to some of the world’s best loved content, and the BBC’s mission to inform, educate and entertain.

Here you will benefit from:

• Fair pay and flexible benefits including a competitive salary package, a flexible 35-hour working week, 25 days annual leave with the option to buy an extra 5 days, a defined pensionscheme and discounted dental, health care and gym.
• Excellent career and professional development.
• Support in your working life, including flexible working which you can discuss with us at any point during the application, selection or offer.
• A values-based organisation where the way we do things is important as what we do.

Benefits may vary if you are joining on an FTC basis.

Learn more about life at the BBC and our values in our candidate pack.

We have a working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, so all our employees feel that they can belong, thrive and achieve their full potential.

We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to join us. The more diverse our workforce, the better able we are to respond to and reflect our audiences in all their diversity.

We welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief.

Find out more about diversity, inclusion and belonging in our strategy below.

We are a disability confident employer. If you need to discuss adjustments or access requirements for the interview process, or to carry out this role, please contact us via email and we’d be happy to discuss:

BBC Group and Public Services, Broadcasting House, Portland Place, London, United Kingdom, W1A 1AA. BBC Studios Distribution Limited, company no: 01420028, registered address: 1 Television Centre, 101 Wood Lane, London, United Kingdom W12 7FA.

Diversity Executive Talent Acquisition Partner - FTC page is loadedDiversity Executive Talent Acquisition Partner - FTC Apply locations London, United Kingdom time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id R0109152 Job Description (Job advert content)

Due to considerable growth, we are looking to hire a Senior Exec Recruiter to focus on hiring diverse profiles. Initially for six months on contract, with the potential for opportunities at a later date. This is a highly exciting opportunity, partnering with senior leaders across the business.

Key Accountabilities

• Ensuring standardization of global recruiting processes and procedures
• Developing and leading a diverse senior talent pipeline for the market that is in line with the businesses current and future requirements
• Build detailed and diverse long and short lists for presentation
• Implement creative solutions to sourcing and candidate management – including developing direct sourcing channels; including market mapping, employee referrals, advertising and other methods
• Implement an internet and social media strategy campaign
• Ensure reporting of recruiting metrics to assess efficiency of recruiting programs and talent hired
• Partnering with hiring managers and developing a sourcing strategy for each role and regular communication and updates
• Ensuring data integrity, having 100% of all applications recorded on Workday and accurate reporting and metrics
• Ensuring a quality approach to job descriptions and job adverts, including providing training and mentorship to hiring managers
• Ensuring all hired candidates have Background and Reference Checks conducted
• Providing market intelligence on hiring trends, competitor activity and salaries across the region

Experience and Qualifications Required

• Significant experience as an exec talent acquisition specialist
• A strong passion for driving diversity hiring
• Previous experience running a diversity program
• Demonstrable track record of hiring directly
• In depth understanding of hiring globally within financial services
• Ability to build strong partnerships with internal and external networks
• Strong influencing and negotiating skills
• Ability to collaborate and work across a large, diverse, and matrixed organization
• Ability to take care of ambiguous and fluid situations
• Strong relationship and interpersonal skills

Join us and be part of a team that values innovation, quality, and continuous improvement. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and make a significant impact, we'd love to hear from you.

LSEG is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider. Our purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth.

Our purpose is the foundation on which our culture is built. Our values of Integrity, Partnership , Excellence and Change underpin our purpose and set the standard for everything we do, every day. They go to the heart of who we are and guide our decision making and everyday actions.

Working with us means that you will be part of a dynamic organisation of 25,000 people across 65 countries. However, we will value your individuality and enable you to bring your true self to work so you can help enrich our diverse workforce.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. This means that we do not discriminate on the basis of anyone’s race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. Conforming with applicable law, we can reasonably accommodate applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs.

You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas. We are committed to sustainability across our global business and we are proud to partner with our customers to help them meet their sustainability objectives. Our charity, the LSEG Foundation provides charitable grants to community groups that help people access economic opportunities and build a secure future with financial independence . Colleagues can get involved through fundraising and volunteering.

LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives.

Please take a moment to read this privacy notice carefully, as it describes what personal information London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) (we) may hold about you, what it’s used for, and how it’s obtained, your rights and how to contact us as a data subject .

If you are submitting as a Recruitment Agency Partner, it is essential and your responsibility to ensure that candidates applying to LSEG are aware of this privacy notice.

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider. Our purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth. Our culture of connecting, creating opportunity and delivering excellence shapes how we think, how we do things and how we help our people fulfil their potential.

Our Data & Analytics, Capital Markets and Post Trade divisions have a combined power that provides a comprehensive, integrated suite of trusted financial market infrastructure services to help our customers pursue their ambitions. Explore our divisions

LSEG is headquartered in the United Kingdom, with significant operations in 70 countries across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, North America, Latin America and Asia Pacific. Find out more

YOUR JOB

Do you see hiring not just as filling roles, but as one of the most powerful ways to shape a company’s future? Are you excited by the challenge of building teams with real builders, people who thrive in ambiguity, move fast, and raise the bar? Join us to shape our talent strategy, work closely with senior leaders, and build a hiring function that is bold, data-driven, and built for scale.

WE PROTECT THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE DATA

We are a fast-growing security and compliance tech company with a clear purpose: we protect the people behind the data. With over 200 team members worldwide and with offices in Munich, Berlin, London, Stockholm, and Vienna, we help more than 4,000 global customers get certified fast and build a strong and scalable risk posture. With AI-powered automation, self-serve capabilities, and additional tailored expert advice, we offer our customers a seamless security and compliance experience to stay ahead of the rapidly evolving security landscape and challenges like the surge in cyber-attacks.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• You act as a sparring partner to Hiring Managers and Leaders, helping them design high-performing teams by identifying and attracting builders with the mindset, drive, and capability to thrive

• You own complex, end-to-end hiring processes, particularly for senior and tech roles, from crafting targeted job ads and sourcing strategies to shaping interviews, supporting sharp decision-making, and closing top talent

• You work in a highly data-driven way, using real-time insights to continuously improve hiring efficiency, uncover funnel blockers, track quality of hire, and guide strategic decisions across every stage of the process

• You leverage AI and automation to reduce manual overhead, streamline workflows, and amplify the effectiveness of both Talent Acquisition and hiring teams

• You provide leaders with clear talent analytics and market intelligence to inform scoping, compensation, and org design, while proactively aligning hiring strategies to long-term workforce planning

• You challenge the status quo by piloting new tools, launching bold employer branding initiatives, and collaborating closely with People Partners to create seamless, insight-driven hiring experiences across the company

WHAT YOU'LL GET IN RETURN

• The freedom, trust, and tools to do what you love and make an impact in a purpose-driven company, committed to doing genuine good in the digital world

• Enjoy a high degree of flexibility with tailored working hours, choice of work location, and benefits that support your lifestyle, health, and family needs

• Join a secure, future-focused role in a dynamic scale-up positioned to make a major impact in the rapidly expanding Security & Compliance market

• Grow along expert or leadership paths with support from employee accelerator programs, bi-annual feedback cycles, and a personal training budget

• Work in an environment that values autonomy, rapid decision-making, a flat hierarchy, and collaborative, eye-level communication to keep things moving forward

THE QUALITIES YOU'LL NEED FOR A SUCCESSFUL CAREER AT DATAGUARD

• 3+ years’ experience in strategic talent acquisition with a strong focus on tech and senior-level roles in high-growth and fast-paced environments

• Hands-on approach combined with a strong understanding of the full recruitment cycle, working closely with hiring managers to attract and secure top talent across various business contexts

• Confident in using data to guide hiring decisions, improve processes, and provide valuable insights to stakeholders

• Experienced in advising senior leadership, contributing to workforce planning, team structure, and long-term talent strategies

• Eagerness to tackle AI tools, automation, and employer branding to enhance efficiency, scalability, and candidate engagement

• Native-level fluency in English in a business context

LAST BUT NOT LEAST. FROM THE BOTTOM OF OUR HEARTS:

No matter your origin, ethnicity, gender identity, religion or individual requirements; at DataGuard, all that counts is the person you are. As Guards and Guardettes, we are united not only by our dedication, but also by our shared belief in our purpose: Protect the people behind the data. Convince us with your personality and your skills – and together we will make great things happen. We are looking forward to meeting you!

Regular Edinburgh Functional Departments Other Job ID:6115

Update 2025-08-18

Job Description

About Us

Founded in 1999 and listed on NASDAQ in 2003 and HKEX in 2021, Trip.com Group is a leading global travel service provider comprising of Trip.com, Ctrip, Skyscanner, and Qunar.

Across its platforms, Trip.com Group integrates travel resources from industry partners and helps travellers worldwide pursue the perfect trip with exceptional travel products and services.

We have four Customer Service Centres for Trip.com established in Japan, Korea, the UK, and the Philippines, providing 24/7 customer service in 19 different languages.

We have more than 30,000 employees scattered across 30 countries in Asia, Europe, the Americas, and Oceania, striving to expand our global markets and aiming to be the world’s leading and most trusted family of online travel brands that aspire to deliver the perfect trip at the best price for every traveller.

Our company has experienced significant growth in Europe over the last five years, and we have plans for further expansion. We are currently seeking an adaptable Talent Acquisition professional based in Edinburgh with solid generalist experience reporting to Europe HR Operations Manager. The HR Generalist will have administrative and strategic responsibilities, helping the company support important functions, such as employee wellbeing, training and development, compensation and benefits and employee relations with a focus on the dynamic environment of our customer service department within a multilingual department.

Join the growing HR team at Trip.com and help build for the long term on a high-performing scale. We are seeking a passionate individual who as a 'people person', you will have an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on a global scale.

In this Role, you’ll get to:

• Partner closely with the business to understand job requirements and source for relevantcandidates from various platforms
• Manage the entire recruitment process using the ATS platform, including position administration, candidate interview and evaluation arrangements, salary offers, and metricsreports
• Manage interview scheduling and coordinating with interviewers and candidates
• Ensuring compliance with applicable legal requirements as well as Trip.com’s Talent acquisition policies and procedures
• Support the maintenance of applicant tracking system through consistent update of candidate profiles by tags and filters
• Research and recommend improvements, if any, on the workflow and interface of the current applicant tracking system and career site
• Assist in recruitment related projects such as talent mapping of candidate market within a specific set of requirements
• Ad-hoc support in other recruitment related tasks

• Bachelor’s degree and above
• At least 3 years of working experience in recruitment
• Experience with contact centre recruitment is an advantage
• Good learning attitude, self-motivated and organised
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport quickly with stakeholders and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization
• Basic knowledge of employment laws and regulations
• Be a self-starter and able to think of creative solutions to problems.
• Thrive in a busy environment which requires you to juggle priorities and will be able to quickly adapt todifferent situations with ease
• High adaptability and resourcefulness to navigate through a fast-paced and growingenvironment
• Ability to work effectively in a matrixed environment.

We offer a stage to unleash your full potential and drive global impact. As an international team, we embrace an open and inclusive culture that supports and respect team members in and out of the workplace. Everyone is on a trip, whether it's a career trip or a life trip. At Trip.com Group, you can define your own trip by setting a goal and celebrate your success by recognizing the progress you have made.

What’s more?

• Our rapid business growth in global offers abundant career opportunities atvarious levels and in multiple functions
• Internal transfer is encouraged, and global job rotation program enable you to pursue a global career path and make global impact
• We provide learning opportunities to further your career in areas of leadership capability, soft skill and professional expertise.
• We encourage flexible work arrangement
• Have fun with company-sponsored greetings and activities at holidays, birthdays, and colorful team events.

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Senior Talent Acquisition Manager (12-Month Fixed Term Contract)

London / Hybrid

A leading professional services firm is seeking a Senior Talent Acquisition Manager to join its People & Culture team on a 12-month maternity cover contract, starting in December 2025.

This is a unique opportunity to work within a highly specialised and profitable sector that blends consulting innovation and technology. The firm operates in a partnership model, with practice groups of trainees, associates, and partners supported by expert business services teams.

The Role

Reporting to the People & Culture Director, the successful individual will lead the Talent Acquisition & Development team, overseeing strategic hiring, onboarding, training, and employer branding initiatives. The role combines hands-on recruitment with strategic planning and leadership, supporting the firm’s ambitious five-year growth strategy.

You’ll manage two direct reports and work closely with senior stakeholders across the business to ensure the firm attracts, retains, and develops top talent at all levels-from graduate trainees to senior professionals.

The three key areas include; lateral recruitment management, overseeing the early careers function, and people development.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the Talent Acquisition & Development team, ensuring high performance and alignment with strategic goals.
• Manage all lateral hiring for fee earners and senior business support roles, overseeing the full recruitment lifecycle with a strong focus on candidate experience.
• Drive direct hiring initiatives and employer branding efforts to reduce reliance on external agencies while maintaining strong partnerships.
• Set strategic direction for early careers recruitment and development, supporting the delivery of market-leading trainee pathways and exam support.
• Oversee junior recruitment and development through coaching and support of the Talent Acquisition Assistant.
• Lead key programmes including employee recognition schemes and technical training courses for junior professionals.
• Champion diversity and inclusion initiatives, including external access programmes and inclusive hiring practices.
• Act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders, providing market insights and strategic recommendations.
• Support firm-wide learning and development programmes, liaising with providers and managing internal communications.

Key Projects

• Design and implement updated agency terms and recruitment processes aligned with the firm’s strategic vision.
• Represent the firm on industry-wide apprenticeship initiatives, contributing to the development of new career pathways.
• Enhance the firm’s careers page and social media presence to strengthen its employer brand.
• Support the rollout of a new expectations framework across all employee populations.

The client is looking for an experienced recruitment and development professional with a passion for building high-performing teams and delivering strategic talent initiatives. You thrive in fast-paced environments and enjoy working collaboratively to drive change.

You’ll bring:

• A strong track record in lateral and early careers recruitment within HR or People & Culture teams.
• Proven experience managing and mentoring teams.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Commercial awareness, ideally within the legal or professional services sector.
• Creativity and strategic thinking in designing new processes and initiatives.
• Experience with ATS and LMS systems.
• CIPD qualification (preferred).

Why Join?

This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of talent in a firm that values innovation, inclusion, and excellence. You’ll be part of a forward-thinking People & Culture team that plays a central role in delivering strategic change and supporting career development across the business.

The SR Group (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.