Job Description:

Are you an ambitious recruiter looking for a role where you can genuinely grow? This is your chance to join a fast-growing firm at an exciting stage of its journey, take real ownership of the recruitment function, and build a career that moves as fast as you do. Working closely with the Head of Talent Acquisition and key stakeholders, you'll play a central role in shaping how the business attracts and hires talent, with clear progression on the table as the firm continues to expand. 

Job Title:         Talent Acquisition Advisor

Job Type:       Permanent 

Location:        Oxford

Salary:             £35,000 – 45,000

Reference no: 16066   

Talent Acquisition Advisor – Benefits

• Hybrid and flexible working
• Rapid career progression in a growing company
• Continuous development opportunities to increase technical knowledge and skills
• Monthly internal recognition awards for contributions and achievements
• Generous holiday allowance with options to trade, flex, or receive additional days based on service
• Dedicated wellbeing day each year
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 online GP, second medical opinions, and mental health support
• Confidential wellbeing platform offering 1-to-1 sessions with therapists, counsellors, and coaches
• Discounts across a wide range of retailers
• Health cash plan reimbursing routine health appointments
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Client and employee referral bonuses
• Death in service life assurance
• Enhanced family leave policies

Talent Acquisition Advisor – About The Role

This is a hands-on, end-to-end recruitment role with real variety and genuine impact. You'll own the full hiring lifecycle for mid-level vacancies, partnering with hiring managers across the business, sourcing great candidates through creative channels, and delivering a professional, inclusive experience at every stage. You'll also play a key part in shaping smarter recruitment processes as the firm scales. Key responsibilities:

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for mid-level and corporate functions roles, from job specifications to formal offers
• Partner with hiring managers and partners to define role requirements and advise on hiring strategies
• Source candidates through multiple channels including LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, referrals, internal mobility, networking, and agencies
• Build and maintain relationships with recruitment agencies, negotiate rates, and monitor performance
• Provide market insights, salary benchmarking, and best practice guidance to hiring managers and partners
• Maintain accurate recruitment data in the Applicant Tracking System and identify process improvements
• Ensure compliance with employment law, GDPR, and internal audit requirements
• Promote inclusive hiring practices and support DEI initiatives
• Coordinate onboarding of new starters, including offer letters, right-to-work checks, references, and onboarding communications
• Collaborate with HR, L&D, IT, Marketing, and Finance to ensure smooth recruitment and onboarding processes

 The successful Talent Acquisition Advisor will have:

• 2+ years' experience in talent acquisition, preferably in-house within a professional services firm
• Confidence managing mid-level vacancies from sourcing through to offer
• Experience using an Applicant Tracking System
• Proficiency with job boards such as LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, ICAEW, and ACCA
• Ability to manage multiple vacancies across locations while maintaining accuracy
• Strong communication skills, adaptable to a range of stakeholders and office environments
• Strong attention to detail and ability to spot errors under pressure
• Adaptable, able to prioritise and juggle competing responsibilities
• Full UK driving licence for ad-hoc travel across offices
• Relevant qualification (CIPD Level 3/5 or CertIHR) desirable but not essential

Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful.

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