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Talent Acquisition Specialist
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Talent Acquisition Specialist | Reed Professional Services
Reed is the most recognised recruitment brand in the UK, with over 60 years of history and expertise. We specialise in connecting people with careers, collaborating with renowned brands both locally and globally while delivering on our purpose: improving lives through work. Operating in a collaborative, performance-driven culture, we reward commitment with meaningful opportunities.
Location: Hybrid – Birmingham, Northampton or London | Salary: £33,000–£36,000 per year + bonus
About Reed Professional Services (RPS)
A leading provider of project consultancy and technology services, we deliver bespoke, high-quality solutions by combining technical expertise with clarity and honesty. We grow talent while shaping the future of tech recruitment in a dynamic consultancy model.
We’re hiring a Talent Acquisition Specialist to lead recruitment across our UK business from a flexible, hybrid role. Own end-to-end hiring, influence strategy, and collaborate in an inclusive environment where your impact matters.
Key Responsibilities
- Hiring Collaboration: Partner with hiring managers to understand requirements, timelines, and cultural fit for technical and consultancy roles.
- Candidate Engagement:
- Source, screen, and shortlist top technical talent via LinkedIn, job boards, and proactive recruitment methods.
- Draft and distribute compelling job adverts.
- Identify and engage passive candidates (talent mapping, headhunting).
- Recruitment Coordination:
- Schedule interviews and deliver clear, constructive feedback.
- Maintain talent pipelines for future hiring needs.
- Conduct reference checks where necessary.
- Delivery & Reporting:
- Monitor recruitment activity with regular performance updates (MI reporting).
- Research and implement methodologies to enhance attraction efforts.
- Ensure candidate data adheres to GDPR and best practice.
- Trend Awareness: Stay informed on market salaries, tech benchmarks, and competitor strategies.
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What You’ll Bring to Reed
- Proven experience recruiting across departmental and seniority levels.
- Robust sourcing beyond job postings—proficient with LinkedIn’s advanced tools and passive candidate outreach.
- Experience consulting with technical professionals (e.g. IT, project managers).
- Ability to communicate effectively with "hiring stakeholders and candidates.
Why Join Reed Professional Services?
✅ Flexible hybrid model – Choose Birmingham, Northampton, or London as your base. ✅ Trusted brand – Joining a leading recruitment group with a global and inclusive reputation. ✅ Ownership & Influence – Shape recruitment strategy and contribute to decision-making. ✅ Development – Ongoing training and career progression initiatives. ✅ Technical Exposure – Work across a diverse range of consultancy and tech roles. ✅ Collaboration – In a supportive team that values knowledge sharing. ✅ Autonomy – Clear roles with visibility across our growing business. ✅ Innovation & Values – An environment that embraces transparency, analysis, and continual growth.
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Equal Opportunities Statement
Reed is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and remain unwaveringly committed to ensuring fairness across: ✔ Gender 🔹 Race 🔹 Disability 🔹 Sexual orientation 🔹 Religion/belief 🔹 Age 🔹 Gender identity 🔹 Pregnancy/maternity 🔹 Military service
We’ve taken a Mindful Employer pledge and offer a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants with disabilities meeting the criteria. As a proud supporter of the Armed Forces Covenant, we welcome and provide guaranteed interviews to reservists, veterans, and cadet applicants fulfilling minimum requirements.
Ready to make a difference? Apply now to discover what it’s like to belong, grow, and thrive at Reed.
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