Talent Acquisition Consultant

Annual salary: up to £29,856.80

Talent Acquisition Consultant

Contract: Full Time, Monday to Friday 08.30-17.00

Salary up to £ £29,856.80 depending on experience, plus great benefits

Gloucester based with the option of hybrid working up to 2 days per week, once competent on systems & processes

Mears Group is a leading specialist housing provider working with Central and Local Government, driven by a strong social purpose and a commitment to improving lives and communities. Our culture is built around our ‘Red Thread’ values, we’re at our best when we work together. We’re looking for an energetic, motivated HR professional to join our busy Talent Acquisition team. If you’re an experienced recruiter ready to grow within a fast‑paced, people‑focused organisation, this is a fantastic opportunity.

About the role:

As a Talent Acquisition Consultant, you’ll play a key role in attracting, hiring and retaining high‑quality talent across a designated business area. You’ll partner closely with hiring managers, provide expert recruitment support, and ensure a seamless, candidate‑centric experience throughout the hiring lifecycle.

Role Responsibilities:

• Build strong relationships with hiring managers, acting as their first point of contact for recruitment needs
• Conduct discovery calls to understand new vacancies and create compelling, optimised job adverts
• Post roles across job boards and social channels to attract diverse talent
• Proactively source candidates using job boards, social media and smart sourcing techniques
• Screen applicants against agreed criteria and coordinate interviews within agreed timeframes
• Deliver excellent customer service to both hiring managers and candidates
• Manage the offer and compliance process, ensuring consistency and timely completion
• Maintain accurate recruitment administration using Workday ATS
• Analyse recruitment data, including time‑to‑hire and key KPIs
• Support the wider TA team to ensure a smooth, efficient recruitment process
• Promote Mears as an employer of choice and uphold a One Mears approach
• Work collaboratively with the wider HR function to deliver a joined‑up service
• Attend careers fairs, recruitment events and community engagement activities to promote opportunities at Mears Group
• Visit branches nationwide to support hiring managers face‑to‑face and gain a deeper understanding of local recruitment needs
• Be prepared to travel across the UK as required

Role Criteria:

• Previous recruitment experience (in‑house or agency)
• Strong customer service skills and the ability to build relationships at all levels.
• Confident using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines
• Resilient, adaptable and confident making independent decisions
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Experience with ATS systems (Workday desirable)
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (desirable)

Benefits:

• Family friendly policy, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and much more.  
• Generous Pension Scheme and sick pay
• Employee Assistance Programme (Access to Free counselling service)
• Mears Rewards – discount voucher scheme for a host of household name retailers, including supermarkets, offering savings on purchases
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Mears Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work! Previous years include, Alton Towers, Drayton Manor etc
• Volunteering Leave - Mears supports employees to undertake volunteering in the community for two days per year, in support of our social value commitment

All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK, Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship.

To drive a Mears vehicle, you must be aged over 21 have held your licence over 3 months and have less than 9 points.

Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant Background, Identity & Security checks before commencement of employment.

Apply below or to discuss your application further; contact:

Beth Dunford (beth.dunford@mearsgroup.co.uk)

If you need any help with your application process, we are here to support you. We will be accessible every step of the way.

At Mears Group, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, we are a Disability Confident employer, valuing individuality and ensuring equal opportunities for all.

We proudly support the Armed Forces Covenant and are honoured to have achieved the Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) to coincide with this, we hold an Endorser Award for the Career Transition Partnership, recognising our commitment to veterans transitioning into civilian careers.

In our continued effort to promote social mobility, we invite applicants to voluntarily share their background information during the application stages to help us better understand the diverse experiences of our candidates. This is to ensure we are committed to improving social mobility. We use the Social Mobility Index to assess and enhance opportunities for individuals from diverse backgrounds. These questions are optional and will not impact your ability to apply.