Talent Sourcer (0868)

You'll be working on…. (what your role and responsibility is)

• Researching talent markets and mapping key skillsets across our sectors.
• Identifying and engaging both active and passive candidates through a variety of sourcing channels.
• Building and nurturing talent pools for current and future hiring needs.
• Producing high-quality candidate longlists that help our Talent Partners and Talent Co-ordinators fill critical roles across the business.
• Using LinkedIn, job boards, networking platforms, AI-enabled tools and market intelligence to uncover hard-to-find talent.
• Supporting diversity, equity and inclusion objectives through proactive and inclusive sourcing strategies.
• Providing market insight on talent availability, competitor activity and skills shortages.
• Promoting Octavius as an employer of choice through candidate engagement and attraction campaigns.
• Maintaining accurate candidate records within our ATS and talent systems.
• Continually exploring new technologies, sourcing techniques and AI-driven efficiencies to improve our direct hiring capability.

You'll receive…. (because we value you)

We offer a competitive rewards package, Private Healthcare, Pension, Life Assurance cover, 25 days Annual Leave (and a day off for your birthday). You'll also have access to Hybrid working where possible, an enhanced Paternity & Maternity package and the opportunity to develop yourself personally and professionally.

• The opportunity to learn an integral part of the People and Talent function.
• Support and mentoring from experienced Talent professionals.
• Training in sourcing methodologies, technology and AI-enabled recruitment practices.
• The chance to help shape how Octavius attracts, identifies and hires talent.
• A collaborative and supportive team environment where ideas are welcomed and encouraged.
• A role with real impact on the future growth of the business.

About you…. (what you are skilled at)

• Recruitment agency environments.
• In-house Talent Acquisition or Recruitment.
• Talent research or candidate sourcing.
• Marketing, communications or employer branding.
• Customer-facing roles where relationship building is key.

You'll bring… (your wealth of experience & qualifications)

• A genuine interest in people and recruitment.
• Curiosity and a passion for research, investigation and problem solving.
• A natural ability to connect with people and build relationships.
• Confidence using technology and enthusiasm for AI and digital tools.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• A collaborative and team-focused approach.
• A commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Alignment with the Octavius values of Caring, Integrity, Quality, Openness and Progressive Thinking.

Inclusion and diversity are important to us, we are an equal opportunities employer and value difference. We want and will continue to build an inclusive environment where our people thrive. We firmly believe constantly striving to build a truly diverse workforce is what makes us a strong business and will enable us to continue to solve important problems and deliver unrivalled value to both our customers and clients. If you need any specialist support throughout your application, we will work with you where we can to support your journey with us.