Talent Acquisition Specialist

Due to continued growth, we're looking for a people-focused and driven Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our team at Wates Property Services. This is a fast-paced, high-volume internal recruitment role, ideal for someone who thrives on building relationships, delivering results, and making a real impact across the business.

About the Role

As a Talent Acquisition Specialist, you'll play a key role in delivering end-to-end recruitment across a variety of roles within our business. You'll work closely with hiring managers and stakeholders to understand workforce needs, manage recruitment campaigns, and ensure a smooth and engaging candidate experience throughout.

This is a role where organisation, pace, and stakeholder management are key, working across multiple vacancies simultaneously.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment processes across high-volume and varied roles
• Partner with hiring managers to understand requirements and agree recruitment strategies
• Deliver proactive sourcing campaigns using job boards, LinkedIn and referrals
• Screen, shortlist and manage candidates through to offer stage
• Coordinate interviews and provide regular updates to stakeholders
• Ensure a positive and professional candidate experience throughout
• Work collaboratively with the wider TA team to deliver against business objectives
• Support ongoing improvements to recruitment processes and ways of working

What We're Looking For

• Proven recruitment experience, ideally within an in-house or high-volume environment
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple roles and priorities
• A people-first approach, with excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to work well under pressure and in a fast-paced environment
• Experience managing and influencing a variety of stakeholders
• Proactive, resilient and solution-focused mindset

Desirable Experience

• Background within Property Services, FM, Planned or Responsive Maintenance (preferred but not essential)
• Experience supporting operational or frontline recruitment

What We Offer

• Flexible working location
• Opportunity to work across a wide range of roles and projects
• A collaborative, supportive Talent Acquisition team
• The chance to make a real impact in a growing business

Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any disclosed offenses. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre-employment checks. 

To learn more about the checks included in this process, please click on the following link: National Security Vetting