Talent Acquisition Partner - UK & EU Markets

Talent Partner (Commercial / Operations) - UK & EU Location: Hybrid - London (Waterloo, 2/3 days per week + initial training period onsite) Salary: Up to £45,000 Start Date: ASAP, 3-month contract About the Role As a Talent Partner within our Talent Acquisition team, you will take ownership of end-to-end recruitment across our commercial, administrative, and operations functions in the UK and European markets. You will act as a trusted partner to hiring managers, providing expert guidance, market insight, and delivering high-quality hiring outcomes. This role goes beyond coordination, requiring you to lead recruitment processes, influence stakeholders, and drive hiring strategy. Key Responsibilities Partner closely with hiring managers and HR Business Partners to fully understand hiring needs and provide strategic recruitment advice Own and deliver the full recruitment lifecycle, from role briefing through to offer management and onboarding Develop and execute proactive sourcing strategies, building diverse and high-quality talent pipelines across the UK and EU Act as a subject matter expert, advising stakeholders on market trends, candidate availability, and hiring best practices Manage and deliver a best-in-class candidate experience, ensuring clear, timely, and professional communication throughout Drive direct sourcing activity, utilising innovative search techniques to identify talent beyond traditional channels Collaborate with the wider People & Culture team to continuously improve recruitment processes and practices Maintain strong oversight of multiple vacancies simultaneously, ensuring delivery against timelines and business needsWhat You'll Bring We're looking for someone who demonstrates: Proven experience in end-to-end recruitment, ideally within commercial, operations, or administrative roles Strong ability to partner with and influence stakeholders at varying levels Experience working across UK / Europe A proactive, hands-on sourcing mindset, with the ability to build talent pipelines from scratch Solid knowledge of recruitment tools and platforms (e.g. LinkedIn, ATS systems such as Teamtailor) Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple roles and priorities simultaneously Strong communication skills and a focus on delivering a high-quality candidate and hiring manager experience