Job Description

Group Metropolitan is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our HR team. This is a key role within the business, responsible for managing the full recruitment lifecycle and ensuring we attract, engage, and hire high-quality talent across the organisation. Working closely with hiring managers, you will play a pivotal role in understanding workforce needs and delivering effective recruitment solutions that align with our company values of Safety, Quality, Integrity, and People.

You will take ownership of sourcing strategies, candidate management, and the overall hiring process, while continuously looking for ways to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance the candidate experience. This role also offers the opportunity to contribute to wider recruitment strategy and support the growth of the business through innovative talent attraction methods.

Type of Contract: Permanent 
Department: HR and Compliance 
Hours: 07:00 - 16:00, Mon - Fri 
Location: Greenwich, but may be required to travel to Cannons (Canary Wharf), Warrington (To facilitate our Northern Division), and Glasgow. 
Salary: Dependent on experience 

Requirements

• Previous experience in a recruitment or talent acquisition role
• Understanding of the construction industry and associated roles 
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build effective relationships with candidates and hiring managers
• Proven ability to source, assess, and interview candidates
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team
• High attention to detail and a quality-focused approach
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple vacancies simultaneously

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sourcing strategies to identify and attract suitable candidates
• Manage recruitment processes using HiBob Hiring, including candidate and agency management
• Partner with hiring managers to understand recruitment needs and oversee live vacancies
• Create and manage job postings across LinkedIn and the company website
• Write engaging and accurate job descriptions
• Screen, assess, and interview candidates, evaluating skills, experience, and cultural fit
• Provide hiring recommendations to managers
• Coordinate and conduct interviews throughout the recruitment process
• Support candidates through pre-employment stages to ensure a smooth onboarding experience
• Analyse recruitment data to identify trends, improve processes, and reduce agency costs
• Contribute to the development of the overall recruitment strategy
• Build and maintain a candidate talent pool/database
• Manage relationships with external recruiters, ensuring quality and cost-effectiveness
• Support early careers initiatives, including apprenticeships and attracting young talent
• Produce recruitment reports for the HR Manager and Board as required

Benefits

• Eligibility to become a beneficiary of the Employee-Owned Trust (EOT) scheme after 12 months of continuous employment
• Private healthcare for you and your dependents 
• Private dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Company pension scheme
• Length of service reward scheme
• Tradepoint discount scheme
• Family-friendly benefits