Talent Acquisition Partner

Location: Wednesbury (Hybrid – 1 day WFH once fully trained)

Hours: Part-time – 20 to 30 hours per week (over 5 days)

Salary: Up to £35,000 pro rata

Sector: UK Manufacturing

The Opportunity

Our client’s Talent Acquisition function is undergoing an exciting transformation, and this newly evolved role will play a key part in shaping how they attract, engage, and hire talent moving forward.

This is not a traditional recruitment role. Instead, it takes a strategic, brand-led approach to talent acquisition, focusing on employer branding, candidate engagement, and long-term talent pipeline development.

You’ll help position the business as an employer of choice within UK manufacturing, attracting high-quality candidates who align with its culture, values, and long-term vision.

The Role

As Talent Acquisition Partner, you’ll understand that the candidate journey starts long before a vacancy exists. You’ll develop and deliver recruitment marketing strategies using modern tools and approaches to attract and engage talent.

Key responsibilities include:

Developing and delivering employer branding and recruitment marketing strategies
Creating engaging content (job adverts, social media, blogs, testimonials, case studies, email and video content)
Building a consistent and compelling employer brand story across all channels
Developing and maintaining proactive talent pipelines for current and future needs
Engaging directly with candidates to understand motivations and assess fit
Partnering closely with hiring managers in a consultative capacity
Supporting attraction initiatives such as job fairs, events, and alternative sourcing strategies
Tracking and improving the candidate journey through data and insight
Streamlining and improving recruitment processes through tools and automation

You will act as a key ambassador for the organisation, representing its values and culture in every candidate interaction.

About You

You’ll be a confident communicator and natural relationship builder with a strong interest in employer branding and candidate experience.

You will:

Be a strong storyteller and content creator
Take a consultative, partnership-led approach with stakeholders
Be proactive, curious, and open to new ideas
Thrive in a changing and fast-paced environment
Demonstrate strong emotional intelligence and self-awareness
Be a creative problem solver with a continuous improvement mindset
Bring energy, enthusiasm, and professionalism to your work

Working Pattern

This is a primarily site-based role in Wednesbury, with one day per week working from home once fully trained. Flexible part-time hours are available (20–30 per week), with preference toward candidates who can commit closer to 30 hours where possible.

Why Join?

This is a forward-thinking, values-driven organisation that invests heavily in its people and culture. You’ll be joining a collaborative team with ambitious growth plans and a genuine focus on wellbeing, development, and inclusion.

Benefits include:

25 days holiday (pro rata) plus bank holidays
Company pension matched up to 10%
Private medical insurance
Life assurance (6x salary)
Health cash plan
Cycle to work scheme
Free on-site parking
Retail discounts and incentives

Interested?

If you’re passionate about employer branding, talent attraction, and delivering an exceptional candidate experience, I’d love to tell you more about this opportunity.

HARILEY SOLUTIONS LTD

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