Talent Acquisition Specialist

Talent Acquisition Specialist
Permanent
£35,000 - £37,000 + 10% Bonus | Hybrid (2 days office-based)

We're supporting a well-established business in West Malling in their search for a Talent Acquisition Specialist to join their team. This is a hands-on, in-house role offering the opportunity to take full ownership of recruitment activity, working closely with stakeholders to attract and secure top talent across the organisation.

This position would suit someone with prior in-house recruitment or talent acquisition experience who is looking for a role with strong stakeholder engagement and real influence on hiring strategy.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee end-to-end recruitment processes, from initial brief through to offer stage
Collaborate with hiring managers on resourcing plans and hiring strategy
Identify and engage candidates through a range of sourcing methods, including LinkedIn, job boards, and direct outreach
Conduct initial screenings and structured interviews
Coordinate interviews, manage feedback, and support offer management
Develop and maintain talent pipelines for upcoming hiring needs
Keep ATS records accurate and up to date
Assist with onboarding activity and produce basic recruitment reports
Contribute ideas to enhance employer branding and recruitment practicesSkills & Experience

Background in internal recruitment, talent acquisition or in-house hiring (essential)
Proven experience managing roles from brief to hire
Strong sourcing and direct search capability
Experience building relationships with hiring managers and senior stakeholders
Excellent communication and influencing skills
Ability to manage multiple vacancies in a busy environment
Familiarity with ATS or recruitment systems
Well-organised, proactive, and commercially awarePackage & Benefits

Salary up to £37,000
Performance-related bonus
Hybrid working arrangement
Supportive and collaborative culture
Opportunity for career progression within a growing organisationApply
If you're currently working in internal recruitment or talent acquisition and are ready for a new opportunity in the Maidstone area, we'd love to hear from you.

Huntress Search Ltd acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles.

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed