MLC Partners
Talent Acquisition Specialist
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Talent Acquisition Specialist – Technical Recruitment
2 Year Fixed Term (Hybrid working in Birmingham - 1 day/week)
Salary: £52,000 - £56,000
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Talent Acquisition Specialist to join a public sector organisation on a 2-year fixed-term contract.
About the Role
This role focuses on the end-to-end recruitment of specialist technical professionals across a diverse portfolio. You will:
- Play a key role in delivering strategic hiring initiatives
- Proactively scan the market for talent
- Build sustainable recruitment pipelines
- Partner closely with senior leadership teams to attract high-calibre candidates in a competitive market
Key Responsibilities
- Manage full-cycle recruitment across technical and specialist vacancies
- Conduct proactive market mapping and talent identification activities
- Build and maintain strong recruitment pipelines for hard-to-fill technical roles
- Collaborate with Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and hiring managers to support workforce planning and hiring strategy
- Source and engage passive technical talent through multiple channels
- Deliver an exceptional candidate experience throughout the recruitment process
- Ensure compliance with public sector policies and best practice
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About You
- Proven experience in Talent Acquisition or Recruitment, ideally within the public sector
- Strong track record recruiting for technical roles such as engineering, aviation, pilot, or other specialist appointments
- Demonstrated ability to:
- Scan the market
- Identify talent trends
- Develop talent pipelines
- Confident working with senior stakeholders and influencing at SLT level
- Experience managing multiple specialist vacancies in a fast-paced environment
- Strong understanding of inclusive and compliant recruitment practices
- CIPD qualification or working towards accreditation would be advantageous
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What’s on Offer
- Opportunity to work within a respected public sector environment
- Exposure to complex and specialist recruitment projects
- Hybrid/flexible working arrangements
- Competitive salary and benefits package
Contact: If you are an experienced recruiter with a background in technical hiring and strategic talent acquisition, please reach out to: Annabelle at MLC Partners
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