Talent Acquisition Specialist

Marshall Head Office Cambridge
Competitive Basic Salary | 25 days' annual leave + bank holidays (increases with service); Life assurance & pension scheme; Discounts on car purchase, servicing & more; Access to exclusive shopping and lifestyle perks.
Full-time | Hybrid Working | 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

We're looking for a passionate and driven Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our small, dedicated, and personable in-house talent team. You'll be given full autonomy and ownership across your brands and divisions, acting as the go-to person for all things recruitment.

This is a true end-to-end recruitment role where you'll partner closely with hiring managers, divisional leadership teams, and HR colleagues to attract, engage, and hire the very best talent. You'll have the freedom to influence recruitment strategy, challenge thinking, and use market insight to drive better hiring outcomes.

You'll work closely with stakeholders across the Group, building trusted relationships and delivering exceptional experiences for both candidates and hiring managers. This is a team that celebrates ideas, collaboration, and adaptability, all with the shared goal of creating a high-quality recruitment experience that reflects and represents Marshall Motor Group.

In This Role

• Own the end-to-end recruitment process, from vacancy qualification and advertising through to sourcing, interviews, feedback, and offer management.
• Partner with hiring managers to fully understand hiring requirements, define ideal candidate profiles, and create compelling adverts that attract the right talent.
• Proactively source and engage both active and passive candidates through a range of channels, building talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs.
• Confidently manage counter-offers and pre-close conversations, maintaining strong candidate engagement throughout the process to minimise withdrawals.
• Enable hiring managers to focus on daily operations by taking full accountability for recruitment activity, reducing administration and improving hiring efficiency.
• Build strong relationships with Franchise Directors, Divisional Teams, and HR Business Partners, sharing hiring insights, market intelligence, recruitment challenges, and progress updates.
• Provide guidance on interview best practice, candidate assessment, recruitment strategy, and workforce planning.
• Produce data-led recruitment updates and recommendations, using insight and market knowledge to support hiring decisions.
• Manage agency relationships and recruitment spend effectively, making informed decisions on when external support is required and driving direct sourcing wherever possible.
• Manage high-volume recruitment across multiple brands and functions, balancing priorities and acting as a trusted recruitment expert within your divisions.
• Contribute to employer branding initiatives, helping shape recruitment marketing content that showcases Marshall as an employer of choice.