Talent Acquisition Specialist

Sullivan Brown is recruiting on behalf of a well-known and successful North East business for a Talent Acquisition Specialist to join their team on a 6-month fixed-term contract.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Talent Acquisition professional with a passion for technology recruitment to join a busy, fast-paced environment, supporting the delivery of high-quality recruitment across a range of technical and digital roles.

Working closely with Hiring Managers and the wider Talent Acquisition team, you will manage the end-to-end recruitment process, develop effective sourcing strategies, and deliver an exceptional candidate experience. You will play a key role in attracting top technology talent, maintaining strong candidate pipelines, and ensuring recruitment activity aligns with business priorities.

Salary: £40,000 per annum

Contract: 6-month fixed-term contract (FTC)

Working pattern: Hybrid – 2 days in the office and 3 days working from home

Location: Newcastle/North Tyneside

The Role

Manage the end-to-end recruitment process for a high volume of technology vacancies, ensuring timely shortlisting, efficient selection, and successful appointments.
Partner with Hiring Managers to understand technical requirements, define candidate profiles, and advise on effective recruitment and assessment strategies.
Deliver an excellent candidate experience through clear communication, regular updates, and professional engagement throughout the recruitment lifecycle.
Source and attract technology talent through LinkedIn, job boards, social media, professional networks, and proactive candidate outreach.
Build and maintain strong talent pipelines to support current vacancies and future recruitment requirements across technical and digital functions.
Manage multiple vacancies simultaneously, balancing competing priorities and delivering against recruitment deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Work collaboratively with Senior Talent Acquisition Specialists to support portfolio priorities and ensure consistent recruitment delivery.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate and vacancy information within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS), contributing to recruitment reporting and analytics.
Support employer branding initiatives and recruitment campaigns to strengthen the organisation’s position as an employer of choice.
Identify opportunities to improve recruitment processes, enhance candidate experience, and drive operational efficiency.
Promote inclusive recruitment practices and ensure fair, consistent, and structured candidate assessment.
Support pre-employment checks, including references, background screening, and eligibility verification, providing additional cover to the Talent Acquisition Coordinator when required.

About You

• You have experience managing end-to-end recruitment within a fast-paced, high-volume Talent Acquisition environment.
  You have a experience in technology recruitment and experience sourcing candidates for technical or digital roles.
  You are confident partnering with Hiring Managers and providing advice on recruitment best practice, candidate suitability, and sourcing strategies.
  You have experience screening CVs, conducting first-stage interviews, and managing candidates throughout the recruitment process.
  You are comfortable using ATS platforms, digital recruitment tools, and sourcing channels such as LinkedIn.
  You possess excellent organisational skills and can manage multiple vacancies and competing priorities effectively.
  You are a confident communicator who builds strong relationships with candidates and stakeholders at all levels.
  You have a proactive, solutions-focused approach, with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to continuous improvement.
  You understand the importance of inclusive recruitment, data accuracy, and maintaining a positive candidate experience.

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