Talent Partner – First Opinion

IVC Evidensia UK

. Own recruitment across a portfolio of specialist referral vacancies .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeRemote • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £32,000 - £36,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in recruitment strategies within specialist talent markets, with a focus on headhunting, candidate management, and stakeholder consulting. Capable of leveraging market intelligence to influence hiring strategies and build sustainable talent pipelines.

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HeadhuntingExecutive SearchTalent MappingCandidate ManagementMarket Intelligence

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Hard Skills

Recruitment StrategyDirect SourcingAssessment SkillsNegotiation SkillsData Analysis

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingCommunication SkillsStakeholder ConsultingCollaborationResilience

Industry Keywords

Veterinary RecruitmentHealthcare RecruitmentInternational RecruitmentRelocationVisa Sponsorship

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own recruitment across a portfolio of specialist referral vacancies
Act as a trusted Talent Partner to senior clinical and commercial leaders
Develop detailed understanding of clinical disciplines and specialist talent markets
Shape recruitment strategies and advise on market conditions, talent availability, compensation, attraction, relocation and international recruitment
Lead headhunting and search strategies using market mapping, professional networks and targeted sourcing
Build and maintain long-term relationships with specialist clinicians
Develop sustainable talent pipelines and communities across priority disciplines
Provide market intelligence and influence recruitment strategy, compensation positioning, attraction approaches and hiring expectations
Manage recruitment processes from initial engagement through appointment, including assessment, candidate management, offer negotiation, relocation and visa sponsorship where appropriate
Represent inspiring vet care at veterinary congresses, professional events and networking forums across the UK and Europe
Use recruitment data, talent intelligence and pipeline analysis to refine strategies and strengthen direct hiring capability

Requirements

What you’ll need

Significant experience recruiting within specialist or talent-scarce markets
Strong track record in headhunting and/or executive search
Expertise in headhunting, executive search, talent mapping and proactive direct sourcing within niche, specialist or difficult-to-source markets
Ability to identify and engage passive talent and develop long-term relationships through extended recruitment cycles
Strong stakeholder consulting capability and ability to influence and constructively challenge senior leaders
Highly developed candidate management, assessment, negotiation and closing skills
Strong commercial judgement and ability to interpret market intelligence and recruitment data
Excellent research, communication and relationship-building skills
Proactive, resilient and highly collaborative approach
Previous veterinary recruitment experience is advantageous but not essential
Experience in veterinary recruitment, healthcare or another specialist professional market is advantageous
Exposure to international recruitment, relocation and visa sponsorship is advantageous

Benefits

Comp & perks

Work-life balance
26 days annual leave (Including bank holidays)
Cycle to Work scheme
Initiatives focused on employee wellbeing
Pension
Discretionary annual bonus
Discounted staff pet care and pet insurance
Discounts and cashback across many popular retailers
Opportunities to attend leading veterinary congresses and professional events across the UK and Europe
Ongoing development support from an experienced Talent team