Location
Hammersmith & Fulham College

Hours
Full Time - 36 hours per week

Salary
£53,329 – £57,804 per annum (inclusive of London weighting)

About the Role
Are you a passionate talent acquisition leader who thrives on building high-performing teams, identifying exceptional talent, and driving strategic workforce growth? We are seeking an experienced Talent Acquisition Manager to lead and develop our Talent Acquisition function, playing a pivotal role in shaping the future workforce across the College.

This senior, hands-on leadership opportunity combines strategic vision with operational excellence. You will have the chance to make a significant impact on how we attract, recruit, and retain outstanding talent, while contributing to the delivery of our wider people strategy through strong partnerships with leaders across the organisation.

Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will identify workforce priorities, anticipate future talent needs, and develop innovative recruitment strategies that ensure we attract the skills and capabilities required for continued success. You will act as a trusted advisor to hiring managers, providing expert guidance on recruitment best practice, market trends, talent availability, and employer branding.

As an inspirational people leader, you will lead, coach, and develop a high-performing Talent Acquisition team, fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement. You will bring a proven track record of delivering successful recruitment outcomes across a broad range of business functions, with expertise in direct sourcing, executive search, agency management, candidate engagement, and offer negotiation.

This role offers the opportunity to influence talent strategy at a senior level, strengthen our employer reputation, and create an outstanding candidate experience that attracts the very best people to our organisation.

Safeguarding of Children and Vulnerable Adults
In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, all employment offers are subject to employment checks. These include (some dependent on the role and individual): Enhanced DBS including Children’s Barred List check, DfE teaching/management Barred List check, online searches, overseas criminal record check, evidence of identity and Right to Work in the UK, satisfactory references, confirmation of medical fitness, evidence of relevant qualifications, and a check of previous employment history.

The College is committed to safeguarding and promotes the welfare of all learners and expects its staff to share this commitment. You will be required to become familiar with the College's policies and comply with the requirements to safeguard and protect the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All staff must complete mandatory training related to KCSIE and other key areas and read the relevant policies.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
The College has a strong commitment to equality of opportunity in both service delivery and employment. The College’s mission and strategic objectives directly support this aim. All employees are required to actively support the development, dissemination, and implementation of this aim and related policies and programmes.

Recruitment Process
Please ensure you use an email account that you regularly monitor as it will be used for all recruitment communication. All application forms must be fully completed, including a full record of education and employment history. Incomplete applications will not be considered for shortlisting.

The salary for this position is inclusive of London weighting. Salaries are advertised as a range to indicate progression trajectory, with appointments usually made at the start of the range.

We may close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received, so prompt submission is encouraged. If you do not hear from us within 2–3 weeks after the closing date, please consider that you have not been shortlisted this time. We appreciate your interest and hope you will consider future opportunities with us.

Please note that we do not accept CVs.

Experience
Significant experience leading a successful Talent Acquisition or Recruitment function.
Proven ability to develop and implement effective talent attraction and sourcing strategies.
Strong experience partnering with senior leaders and influencing stakeholders at all levels.
Expertise in direct sourcing, talent pipelining, executive recruitment, and agency management.
A data-driven approach to improving recruitment performance and workforce planning.

About you
Outstanding communication, relationship-building, and leadership skills.
A passion for delivering exceptional candidate experiences and promoting inclusive recruitment practices.
Inspirational people leader who fosters a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications
Relevant qualifications and experience aligned with senior talent acquisition leadership roles are desirable.
Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.
Willingness to complete mandatory safeguarding and equality, diversity, and inclusion training as required by the College.