Talent Acquisition Partner - Temp or Fixed Term

Newmarket, Suffolk | Hybrid Working (3 days office / 2 days home) | Free On-Site ParkingTemporary Hourly Rate: circa £23 per hour OR 6-Month Fixed-Term Contract (£35,000 - £40,000)Full Time | Immediate Start Available

Your new company

A rapidly growing and well-established organisation operating within a technical and operationally focused sector is seeking an experienced Talent Acquisition / Internal Recruiter to join their team on either a temporary hourly-paid basis or a 6-month fixed-term contract. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting business growth by attracting and hiring high-quality talent across a range of technical and field-based positions.

Your new role

Working closely with hiring managers across the business, you will take ownership of the end-to-end recruitment process, ensuring vacancies are filled efficiently while delivering an exceptional candidate experience. Key responsibilities will include:

Proactively sourcing and headhunting candidates through job boards, LinkedIn, referrals, networking and existing talent pipelines. Managing the full recruitment life cycle from role briefing through to offer stage and onboarding. Screening applications, reviewing CVs and conducting initial candidate interviews. Building and maintaining strong talent pipelines for current and future hiring requirements. Coordinating interviews and managing communication between candidates and hiring managers. Liaising with external recruitment agencies where required. Providing timely feedback to candidates and stakeholders throughout the recruitment process. Preparing and posting engaging job advertisements across relevant platforms. Maintaining accurate candidate records within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS). Managing recruitment administration and ensuring compliance documentation is obtained and verified, including right-to-work checks and qualifications. Supporting the onboarding process for new starters. Producing recruitment reports and maintaining recruitment data accuracy.

What you'll need to succeed

Previous experience within an internal recruitment, talent acquisition or in-house recruitment role. Proven experience managing the full recruitment life cycle. Strong sourcing and direct recruitment experience using LinkedIn, job boards and other attraction methods. Experience using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and recruitment databases. Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. A proactive, self-motivated approach and the ability to work independently. Experience recruiting technical, engineering, operational or field-based employees would be highly advantageous. Previous recruitment experience within utilities, energy, telecoms, engineering, infrastructure or related sectors would be beneficial.

What you'll get in return

Immediate start available. Choice of a temporary hourly rate (£23 per hour) or a 6-month fixed-term contract (£35,000 - £40,000). Hybrid working arrangement with 3 days in the Newmarket office and 2 days working from home. Free on-site parking. Opportunity to join a growing business during an exciting period of expansion. Friendly and supportive team environment. Full-time hours.

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