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Senior Talent Acquisition Partner

South West Water
Full-time
On-site
Exeter, United Kingdom
£4,200,046,000 - £4,200,046,000 GBP yearly
At South West Water we believe that the strongest businesses are built on solid, stable foundations - with a vision and a culture that gives them the freedom to change, improve and innovate.
We’re proud to be responsible for providing reliable, efficient and high-quality drinking water and wastewater services for the beautiful South West area.
And we have huge ambitions.
Not only are we committed to reaching net-zero by 2030, but we’ve also partnered with Wildlife Trusts, National Parks and local partners to help ensure a better future for generations to come.
So, if you want to be part of a diverse team where opportunities flow and fresh ideas are welcomed, #JustAddWater.

Are you an excellent recruiter with a passion for connecting great people with great opportunities?

We’re looking for a Senior Talent Acquisition Partner to join our team in Exeter on a permanent basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of talent across the Pennon Group.

About the Role
As a Senior Talent Acquisition Partner, you’ll work across all businesses within the Pennon Group, collaborating with our Recruitment Team, Heads of HR, and key stakeholders to:
Identify and deliver effective recruitment solutions
Maximise direct sourcing strategies
Ensure timely and high-quality hiring outcomes
Support the implementation of group-wide recruitment strategies
You’ll be a trusted advisor, bringing insight, innovation, and a people-first approach to everything you do.

Salary: £42,000 – £46,000 per annum
Plus excellent benefits

What you’ll be doing:

    • Partnering with hiring managers to plan recruitment campaigns, tailoring it to their needs and requirements
    • Managing recruitment campaigns from start to finish for all permanent, fixed-term, and contract opportunities, including attraction, sourcing, assessing through to offer
    • Working with the business for continuous improvement of the recruitment offer
    • Driving the diversity agenda through direct sourcing and advising business of recruitment best practice to mitigate any unconscious bias
    • Building and maintaining relationships with hiring managers across the business to understand their hiring requirements and provide support and advice both during and following interviews
    • Delivering Assessment centres to ensure successful hire of volume recruitment

What we are looking for:

    • Knowledge and experience recruiting across a breadth of disciplines ideally in a corporate environment such as finance, legal and customer services
    • Experience training and coaching stakeholders on recruitment best practices
    • Active contributor to the team sharing ideas and making improvements to our processes and candidate experience
    • Ability to proactively manage your time and prioritise multiple roles
    • Offering flexibility and agility, with a willingness to take part in project work as well as offering ad hoc support to other functions and business areas when required

What's in it for you:

    • We know that the support and commitment of our staff is key to our success so you will receive the opportunity for ongoing development and training for a long-term career with us. We’re one of the largest companies in the South West and are proud to have been awarded Investors in People recognition.

    • In return, we offer an excellent range of benefits including:
    • Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays
    • A discretionary Bonus
    • Competitive Contributory Pension
    • Share-save Scheme
    • Various health benefits
    • Wellbeing support programmes
    • A range of Group Discounts
    • Cycle to Work Scheme
    • Financial support services
    • And plenty more!
Closing Date: Thursday 14th August 2025

Please note that the successful candidate will be subject to a mandatory DBS check as part of the onboarding process.

Be yourself, we like it that way. Together, we will build a culture of belonging, where inclusion is instinctive. Diversity is our strength and a reflection of our communities. We care, we value everyone, we celebrate uniqueness.
 
Our core values which are essential to our success are:
 
Be Rock Solid - Build trust and be trusted. Be the one we all look to and can depend on.
Be You - We want you to bring your best everyday. Be yourself and make your mark in your individual way.
Be the Future - Embrace change. Drive Progress. Own the challenge.
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