Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist

Reed is the most recognised recruitment brand in the UK, with a rich history and reputation for improving lives through work, for over 60 years.  Delivering recruitment solutions with many household brands throughout the UK and globally, we find new jobs and careers for people from many different backgrounds across multiple business sectors.

We look for people who enjoy an inclusive and collaborative environment, who strive for performance and celebrate team success, in a rewarding career.

Pay Range

£35,000

Job Description

For over 60 years, Reed has been providing professionals for a broad range of clients across the UK. Every day, social workers support millions of people to help change lives for the better. Social work is about people, and at Reed, our experts in securing qualified social workers (QSW) will partner collaboratively with clients to protect people, enable positive change, and ultimately improve lives.

We specialise in recruiting qualified, high-calibre social workers across the UK for local authorities, NHS, private healthcare firms and charities.

As a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist, you’ll play a key role in sourcing and placing talented Qualified Social Work professionals into temporary roles for local authority clients across London and the South East. You’ll work within a delivery-focused team that prides itself on exceeding client expectations and maintaining the highest compliance standards.

What You’ll Do

• Build strong client relationships to understand current and future hiring needs.
• Match candidates to roles by aligning skills, experience, and career goals.
• Source top talent through proactive methods including database searches, networking, and social media.
• Manage the recruitment process from advertising and shortlisting to preparing candidates for interviews.
• Ensure compliance with employment legislation and internal quality standards.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in candidate sourcing and relationship management.
• Background in Qualified Social Work or Care sector recruitment.
• Ability to work to targets and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organisational skills with a focus on accuracy and compliance.
• Has an interest in the Care sector.

Why Join Reed Talent Solutions?

• Be part of a market-leading team in managed services recruitment.
• Access to industry-leading tools and resources.
• Opportunities for career development and progression.
• A supportive, collaborative culture where your success matters.

What you can expect:

• Competitive salary with generous bonus plus extensive rewards & benefits.
• Incentive schemes including holiday vouchers, spend-as-you-wish vouchers, and the chance to win a luxury electric vehicle.
• Access to industry-leading training and career development opportunities.
• Personal development funding and discount with Reed Courses.
• Access to Reed Reward Hub with access to wellbeing resources, gym discounts, savings with online shopping and cashback.
• Health cash plan giving you cashback on everyday healthcare expenses plus much more!

Simply submit an application to express your interest! If successful, Talent Acquisition will get in contact to arrange a telephone interview. Following this we will either arrange a video interview or register your interest for a face to face interview.

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All job offers are subject to satisfactory references and compliance with vetting requirements applicable to the job role. Reed is an equal opportunities employer.  We aim to ensure that no candidate or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity.  We are a Mindful Employer and offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria. As a proud signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, we welcome applications from ex-services personnel, reservists and cadets and offer a guaranteed interview for applicants who meet the minimum criteria.