Talent Acquisition Manager

Newcastle upon Tyne Permanent competitive Ref: 417894

Our Client

Delighted to be working with a high-growth, highly ambitious organisation in Newcastle that’s looking to appoint a Talent Acquisition Manager to build and lead their hiring strategy.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-performance environment and wants to play a key role in shaping how a business attracts and retains top talent.

What You'll Do

This is a hands-on and strategic position, where you’ll take ownership of the full recruitment lifecycle while partnering closely with senior stakeholders across the business.

You’ll be responsible for:

* Leading end-to-end recruitment, from initial brief through to onboarding
* Designing and delivering direct sourcing strategies to attract high-quality candidates
* Acting as a trusted advisor to hiring managers and leadership teams
* Managing and optimising relationships with external agencies
* Developing and scaling graduate and early careers programmes
* Using data and insights to continuously improve hiring performance
* Driving diversity & inclusion initiatives within hiring practices
* Leading and developing junior team members

What You'll Bring

I’m keen to speak with candidates who bring:

* Strong experience in talent acquisition or recruitment leadership roles
* A track record of working in high-performance or fast-paced environments
* Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills
* Experience managing agency partners and sourcing strategies
* A data-driven mindset with the ability to use recruitment metrics effectively
* A proactive, solutions-focused approach with strong attention to detail

What really makes this opportunity stand out is the chance to:

* Make a genuine impact from day one in a growing organisation
* Help shape and build recruitment strategy from the ground up
* Work alongside high-calibre, driven professionals
* Be part of a culture that values collaboration, curiosity, and ownership
* Access strong opportunities for career growth and development