Talent Manager

Company : Olive Jar Digital

Job Description - Talent Manager

Job Title: Talent Manager
Location: Hybrid – 3 days in the office, 2 days remote
Employment Type: Full-time

About Olive Jar
Olive Jar is a specialist talent partner helping organisations build high-performing teams across critical public sector programmes. We support government departments by identifying and securing exceptional talent across permanent, fixed-term, and contract positions.
As demand across major public sector programmes continues to grow, we are expanding our team and looking for a Talent Manager to support resourcing across multiple hiring models and workforce types.

The Role
As a Talent Manager, you will play a key role in sourcing, engaging, and placing talent across contractor, permanent, and fixed-term (FTC) roles. You will manage candidate pipelines, support hiring across complex programmes, and ensure a high-quality experience for both clients and candidates.
This is a relationship-driven role suited to someone who understands the dynamics of public sector hiring and enjoys building strong networks within the contractor and permanent talent markets.

Key Responsibilities

Source and engage high-quality candidates for contract, permanent, and FTC roles across public sector programmes
Build and maintain strong talent pipelines across key skill areas
Manage the full candidate lifecycle from initial outreach through to placement and onboarding
Work closely with clients and hiring managers to understand workforce needs and role requirements
Coordinate interviews, feedback, and offer processes
Support contractor onboarding and compliance processes where required
Maintain accurate candidate and pipeline records within the CRM/ATS system
Provide a high-quality candidate experience throughout the hiring process
Support workforce planning and talent mapping activities for future hiring needs

Requirements

Experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, or workforce delivery
Experience working across contractor and permanent hiring
Strong sourcing and candidate engagement skills
Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple roles and hiring streams simultaneously
Strong attention to detail and understanding of compliance processes

Nice to Have

Experience recruiting for public sector organisations, consultancies, or government programmes
Knowledge of contractor markets, IR35 considerations, or contingent workforce models
Experience using recruitment systems and candidate databases

What We Offer

Competitive salary
Performance-based incentives
Flexible / remote working
Opportunity to work on impactful public sector programmes
Collaborative and supportive team environment
Clear progression opportunities as Olive Jar grows

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