Prof, Talent Acquisition - (Uxbridge, England, United Kingdom)

What to expect – We are seeking an experienced Talent Acquisition Partner to join our collaborative TA team. This role will play a crucial part in shaping our workforce by attracting, selecting, and hiring internal and external talent.  - Manage end-to-end recruitment activity, partnering with hiring managers to attract, assess and secure diverse talent while delivering an exceptional candidate experience. - Provide expert recruitment advice and guidance on attraction strategies, assessment approaches, market insights and inclusive hiring practices. - Partner with business leaders and senior stakeholders on talent acquisition strategy, workforce planning and future capability requirements, using talent market insights to support organisational objectives and hiring decisions. - Conduct proactive talent mapping and pipelining activities to build diverse talent pools for critical, specialist and future-focused positions. - Coach and upskill hiring managers on interviewing effectiveness, inclusive hiring practices and recruitment best practice. - Build strong relationships across assigned business functions through regular stakeholder engagement, developing a deep understanding of hiring needs, workforce challenges and talent market trends. - Lead recruitment activity across Commercial, Corporate, Supply Chain and Operational functions, ensuring quality, pace and diversity of hire. - Analyse recruitment market trends, competitor activity and talent insights, providing recommendations to improve attraction strategies and hiring outcomes. - Utilise a range of sourcing techniques, including direct sourcing, networking, social media and employee referrals, to identify and engage high-quality talent. - Use recruitment data, metrics and market insights to monitor performance, inform decision-making and drive continuous improvement. - Manage offer negotiations and support hiring managers throughout the hiring process to secure top talent. - Execute employer brand and attraction initiatives that strengthen our position in the talent market and enhance candidate engagement. - Support the implementation of recruitment processes, tools and best practices, contributing to continuous improvement and innovation within Talent Acquisition. - Lead the end-to-end recruitment process for Early Careers programmes, ensuring a positive experience for candidates and stakeholders.   What we’re looking for –   Essential - Experience recruiting across Commercial, Sales, Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain, Manufacturing or Operational functions within a complex organisation. - Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to partner with and influence hiring managers at all levels. - Ability to influence and challenge stakeholders constructively. - Demonstrated success sourcing and engaging candidates through direct sourcing techniques. - Experience managing multiple vacancies, stakeholders and priorities simultaneously. - Proactive and organised, with the ability to manage competing demands and meet deadlines. - A collaborative team player with a flexible and adaptable approach.   Desirable - Advanced knowledge of LinkedIn Recruiter and other sourcing tools. - Experience using recruitment data and insights to inform hiring decisions. - Experience with talent mapping and pipelining. - Comfortable travelling regularly to sites and building strong operational stakeholder relationships. - Experience within FMCG, manufacturing or other high-volume operational environments. - Experience of driving diversity and inclusion initiatives within recruitment. - Experience supporting early careers, graduate or apprenticeship hiring.