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Talent Acquisition Business Partner - London and remote - 3 months+

Octopus Computer AssociatesLondon🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 22 Sept 2026

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Seniority
Leader
Employment type
Temporary/Casual
Work mode
Remote
Location
London, United Kingdom
Applicant Tracking SystemsOnboardingSourcingTalent Acquisition

Job Description

Talent Acquisition Business Partner - London and remote - 3 months+/RATE: £262 per day inside IR35

(Recruiter, Recruitment, HR, Human Resources)

One of our Blue Chip Clients is urgently looking for a Talent Acquisition Business Partner.

Please find some details below:

Clearance required: BPSS

Location: Hybrid (London) with flexibility

Job Description:

A Talent Acquisition (TA) Business Partner is the driving force behind recruitment delivery and best practice, acting as a subject matter expert and trusted thought partner to senior leaders and hiring managers across all areas of the business.

Your role

Manage the full recruitment life cycle for all roles, from requisition through to offer

Carry out regular market mapping and external market insight across multiple capabilities and skill sets

Collaborate with wider recruitment and HR functions to share insight and process improvement

In-depth tracking and reporting to the business on all talent acquisition data to support collaboration and improvements

Partner with hiring managers to gather role requirements, advise on process, and support effective decision-making

Deliver a positive candidate experience at all stages of the recruitment journey

Build talent pipelines using proactive sourcing strategies (LinkedIn, job boards, referrals).

Screen, shortlist and recommended suitable applicants

Assess candidate competencies and fit

Ensure Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and Candidate Relationship Management (CRM) systems are used accurately to maintain compliance and provide reporting data to the business

Support employer branding activity and talent pooling for recurring roles

Promote inclusive hiring practices and contribute to Inclusive Futures for people

Coordinate interviews and provide feedback to candidates.

Collaborate with HR and onboarding teams

Be the point of contract in any recruitment related projects and lead on small scale projects where necessary

Your skills and experience

Proven experience in recruitment, ideally gained from working in a complex, matrixed organisation within the IT Consulting, Management Consulting or professional services industry

Previous experience working in an in-house recruitment function or Recruitment Process Outsource (RPO) provider

Successful use of direct sourcing tools and methods

Proven ability to manage the complete candidate journey from application to joining, including screening and shortlisting

Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities

Expertise with using Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)/Candidate Relationship Management (CRM) systems

Experience of strategic hiring and stakeholder engagement

Strong track record in specialist or volume recruitment

Past experience of using recruitment analytics and market insights to inform decision making

Confidence in presenting data to key senior stakeholders

Effective communication, interpersonal and influencing skills

Resilience, adaptability and creative thinking

At your core you will need to bring an ability to interact, engage, influence and have credibility at all levels, including senior management, as well as be able to navigate a matrixed landscape with ease and discretion.

You will be a team player with the ability to successfully collaborate with colleagues in the wider HR team. Also, you will be able to prioritise and proactively manage multiple projects whilst working to tight deadlines.

Please send CV for full details and immediate interviews. We are a preferred supplier to the client.

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