Talent Acquisition Manager

Costello Medical

. Lead Costello Medical’s global Talent Acquisition function and recruitment strategy .

Posted 10/31/2026full-timeCambridge • United KingdomJuniorMid-Level💰 £47,000 - £52,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading Talent Acquisition functions and developing recruitment strategies while effectively managing end-to-end recruitment processes. Strong ability to analyze data for informed decision-making and improve recruitment practices, ensuring alignment with business growth and employer branding.

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Talent Acquisition LeadershipRecruitment Strategy DevelopmentEnd-to-End Recruitment ManagementData-Driven Decision MakingStakeholder Engagement

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Hard Skills

Recruitment StrategyEnd-to-End Recruitment ProcessesData AnalysisEquitable Assessment MethodsRecruitment KPIs MonitoringProcess ImprovementRecruitment Training DevelopmentTechnology IntegrationAutomation in RecruitmentCandidate Experience Enhancement

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationRelationship BuildingOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementJudgment and Discretion

Industry Keywords

Employment LawVisa LegislationEmployer BrandingTalent PipelinesContinuous ImprovementPeople Priorities

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead Costello Medical’s global Talent Acquisition function and recruitment strategy
Manage recruitment delivery across all regions, business areas and experience levels
Partner with senior leaders and hiring managers to understand needs, agree hiring targets and keep recruitment on track
Partner with the Head of People to translate business growth plans into hiring priorities
Develop effective approaches to attract, assess and hire talent and strengthen the employer brand
Build internal and external talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs
Lead, coach and develop a team of Talent Acquisition professionals
Plan team capacity and resources across recruitment activity and improvement initiatives
Monitor recruitment KPIs and use workforce and recruitment data to identify trends and risks
Improve recruitment processes, systems and assessment approaches, including technology, automation and AI
Develop recruitment training and guidance for colleagues involved in hiring
Collaborate across the People Team to connect recruitment with wider people priorities
Support transformation and continuous improvement initiatives focused on processes, candidate experience, employer brand and technology

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 2 years’ experience in an in-house recruitment role at manager or team leader level
Experience developing and implementing recruitment strategies
Extensive experience managing end-to-end recruitment processes
Experience using data and insights to inform decisions
Strong knowledge of recruitment best practice and equitable assessment methods
Awareness of relevant employment law and visa legislation
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Experience partnering with senior stakeholders and hiring managers
Experience confidently presenting to a Board of Directors
Confidence and judgement to constructively challenge hiring decisions and coach teams
Strong organisational and time management skills
Ability to balance competing deadlines and lead recruitment projects and process improvements
Discretion and sound judgement when handling confidential or sensitive information
CV and cover letter required
Right to work in the UK details required; visa sponsorship available for eligible candidates

Benefits

Comp & perks

Discretionary profit share bonus paid twice per year
Hybrid and flexible working options
25 days’ annual leave plus bank and public holidays
Holiday buy and sell scheme
Flexible working hours
Work from home for up to half of working time after passing probation
Flexible benefits scheme offering cash payments and additional pension contributions
Private Medical Insurance with comprehensive cover on a “medical history disregard” basis
Paid study leave and funding for external qualifications
Critical Illness Cover
Income Protection
Life Assurance
Paid and unpaid sabbaticals based on length of service
Award-winning company culture
Reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process