Talent Acquisition Partner

Insite Energy

. Independently manage end-to-end recruitment for 25–30 roles annually across field-based and office-based teams .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timePeterborough • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £42,000 - £50,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Independently manage end-to-end recruitment for 25–30 roles annually across field-based and office-based teams
Review and create job descriptions, post vacancies, source and screen candidates, conduct interviews, and manage offers
Develop and execute sourcing strategies using job boards, social media, professional networks, and employee referrals
Coach hiring managers on recruitment best practices, skills alignment, cultural fit, and company values
Maintain candidate relationships and ensure a positive hiring experience
Enhance Insite Energy’s employer brand through job listings, careers content, LinkedIn, thought leadership, and industry events
Create, maintain, and review company and pillar-specific employee value propositions with the Head of People
Manage the field apprenticeship programme, including administration and college/university communications
Expand the apprenticeship programme across engineering and business functions and build partner-institution relationships
Oversee apprentice check-ins, engagement, progression, and achievement of 90% programme completion rates
Pilot a graduate programme targeting 3–5 graduates annually by 2027
Coordinate preboarding information and deliver a warm welcome for new hires
Partner with hiring managers on workforce planning, recruitment needs, and proactive recruitment strategies
Support job-levelling and succession planning across the organisation
Monitor industry trends and competitor activity and provide market insights
Lead pay and benefits benchmarking and ensure recruitment compliance with UK legislation, GDPR, equal opportunities requirements, and company policies
Manage recruitment expenditure within budget and minimise unnecessary agency use
Develop talent-mapping strategies and diverse candidate pipelines
Analyse recruitment data, track KPIs, and report recruitment, apprenticeship, and graduate outcomes to management and the Head of People
Scope and own strategic talent initiatives
Develop leadership training for hiring managers

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 5 years’ recruitment experience, including 2 years in-house
Proven ability to independently manage all aspects of recruitment
Expertise in full-cycle recruitment in a fast-paced environment
Experience managing apprenticeship or graduate programmes, including partnerships with institutions
Extensive direct candidate sourcing experience, including quality hires into hard-to-fill or niche roles
Experience of talent acquisition within hybrid workforces, including field-workers, home-workers, and office-workers
Exceptional interpersonal, organisational, and leadership skills
Ability to work autonomously
Strong proficiency in applicant tracking systems (ATS) and recruitment software
Advanced KPI and reporting skills
Deep knowledge of UK recruitment-related employment law and GDPR/candidate privacy regulations
Experience driving recruitment best practice and innovative sourcing techniques
Self-motivated, results-driven, and discreet, with a passion for talent development
Knowledge of or experience in the utilities industry preferred
CIPD Level 5 or higher certification preferred
Expertise in developing employer branding strategies and content preferred
Background in leading diversity and inclusion recruitment initiatives preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

25 days of holiday per year, plus English bank and public holidays
Employer pension contribution matched at 4%
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) with free, confidential support
Up to 2 paid days off per year for volunteering with company-led initiatives through the CSR Programme
Regular company social events, including an annual Summer Party and Christmas Party
Opportunities for professional growth, work-life balance, and community engagement
Homeworking as per agreement with line manager, typically 2 days per week