Sanctuary Group
Talent Acquisition Manager - Housing and Property
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Talent Acquisition Manager - Housing and Property
Talent Acquisition Manager - Housing and Property
About the Organisation
Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers’ needs with fairness and empathy. We know that having a range of ideas and opinions makes a real difference.
We promote equality and encourage applications from people with a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences to support this mission. Adjustments will be made throughout the application process in line with our Disability Confident employer status.
We have an exciting opportunity in a Worcester-based role (with a balance of home and office working) for an experienced Talent Acquisition Manager to lead recruitment for our Housing and Property business area.
Role Overview
Position: Talent Acquisition Manager - Housing and Property Location: Worcester (hybrid) Salary: £45,736–£48,157 per year (subject to a performance review after 12 months) Hours: 35 hours per week
About the Role
This is a newly created role within the wider Talent Acquisition and Experience team, overseeing recruitment for our Housing and Property divisions. You will lead the establishment of a high-quality, data-driven resourcing service designed to attract, select, and retain the best talent—aligning with current and future business needs.
The role requires a strategic thinker with managerial recruitment experience who can collaborate closely with hiring managers, deliver results-driven recruitment projects, and drive operational efficiency. You’ll be a key partner in shaping our ta Greenland Strategy and providing business-critical support to acquire top-level employees.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Development
- Lead the design and implementation of a new end-to-end recruitment service, improving measurable outcomes such as time to hire and savings in hiring manager time, while ensuring a positive candidate experience.
- Work with senior stakeholders to develop a future-proof talent acquisition strategy, including warehouse-value workforce analysis and next-level market benchmarking.
- Partner closely with hiring managers and group leadership, becoming a trusted advisor for recruitment-related decisions.
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Process & Operations
- Review and optimise resourcing approaches, analysing existing policies, market trends, and cost/impact metrics to continually improve processes.
- Implement and maintain employer branding initiatives, contributing to the formulation and execution of group advertising strategies to maximise reach and attractiveness to high-calibre candidates.
- Oversee recruitment campaigns and data reporting, ensuring efficient use of resources and a strong ROI (return on investment).
- Manage relationships with agency suppliers and vendors, securing value-added services while maintaining budget alignment.
Compliance & Management
- Ensure all recruitment practices adhere to legislative, regulatory, and best-practice standards, mitigating risks while promoting fairness and equal opportunity.
- Lead and develop a high-performing recruitment team (Specialists, Advisors, and Planners), fostering growth and providing mentorship.
- Contribute to employee experience initiatives, including unconscious bias training and continuous recruitment process improvements.
Project Delivery
- Lead high-impact recruitment projects and critical hires (including leadership roles) to support personnel decisions across the business.
Required Skills & Experience
- Experienced talent acquisition management, preferably at a senior/stategic level.
- Proven track record of delivering and monitoring an end-to-end recruitment process (full-cycle hiring, sourcing, interviewing, candidate management).
- Deep knowledge of resourcing strategies, equity and diversity frameworks, and cost-effective recruitment solutions.
- Experience developing and maintaining relationships with hiring managers and executive stakeholders.
- Managing of third-party suppliers (agencies, contractors) and oversight of high-stakes recruitment campaigns.
- Current understanding of British employment legislation, data protection (GDPR), and recruitment compliance.
- Leadership experience in managing and growing a skilled recruitment team (advisors, customer service roles).
- Strong analytical capabilities, with demonstrated ability to drive improvements through data.
- Outstanding communication and influencing skills—ability to promote a collaborative and solution-focused culture.
- Experience using web-based Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and core HR platforms (e.g., SAP HR).
- Intermediate Microsoft 365 proficiency.
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About the Benefits
At Sanctuary, we are committed to supporting your well-being and professional growth. Some highlights of our competitive benefits package include:
Finances & Legal Support
- Pension scheme with employer contributions
- Life assurance benefits
- Employee Advice Service, including counselling support
- Cycle to Work scheme
Financial Savings
- Employee discounts (on a wide range of goods and services)
- Voluntary health and contingency plans
Wellbeing & Work-Life Balance
- 30 days annual leave (maximum, inclusive of public holidays)
- Wellbeing support tools, including professional resilience programmes
- Employee recognition scheme and rewards
Community & Career Growth
- 20+ employee-led staff networks, including diversity & inclusion groups
- A collective focus on diversity, recognising promotion from within and personal development
What Are We Looking For?
It’s easy enough to summarise benefits—but what we really invite you to join is a forward-thinking organisation with a purpose: to help individuals live their best lives. Have you got what it takes to be part of a team that makes visible difference every day?
Our operation is a force of purposeful people, dedicated to excellence and improving the lives of 250,000+ customers across England and Scotland through the best care, living spaces, and communities possible.
Further Information
To apply, visit: Sanctuary Careers Portal
Subject to application volume, we reserve the right to modify or extend the closing date. Apply early to ensure your best chance.
Email Contact for queries: corporate.recruitment@sanctuary.co.uk
Sanctuary Group (an exempt charity under Chartered Institute of Housing) adheres to the Home Office national checks to prevent illegal working for all recruits.
Deadline: 16 July 2026
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