Talent Attraction Adviser

Talent Attraction Adviser – Maternity Cover

Grade 6 | People Directorate
Location: Manchester (Hybrid – minimum 3 days on campus)

The University of Manchester has launched its new Talent Attraction Centre of Expertise within the Directorate of People, and we’re excited to be recruiting maternity cover for one of our four Talent Attraction Adviser roles as this work gains momentum.

As Talent Attraction Adviser, you’ll play a key operational role in delivering recruitment support, advice, and guidance for professional services roles across the University. You’ll partner with hiring managers to define role requirements, craft compelling job adverts, and manage end to end recruitment processes. From sourcing candidates and screening CVs to coordinating interviews and supporting employer branding initiatives, you’ll ensure a seamless, inclusive, and values-driven recruitment experience.

You’ll also contribute to strategic project strands such as employer brand, inclusive recruitment, recruitment data, and contract management, while supporting cluster campaigns and collaborating with our employability team.

About the Team

You’ll be part of the newly formed Talent Attraction Centre of Expertise, which includes Recruitment Services and the Talent Attraction team. Together, we’re building a streamlined, effective, and debiased recruitment experience for candidates, hiring managers, and stakeholders.

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking someone with:

• Proven experience in recruitment or talent attraction, ideally in a fast-paced environment and high compliance environment.
• Robust knowledge of inclusive recruitment practices and employment legislation.
• Experience using ATS platforms and sourcing tools (e.g., LinkedIn Recruiter).
• A proactive, solutions focussed mindset with excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• The ability to manage multiple vacancies and priorities simultaneously.
• Experience in employer branding, recruitment marketing, and operational delivery of TA projects.
• Highly organised, diligent with good administrative skills.

Key Behaviours

We value people who demonstrate:

• A ‘One University’ collaborative approach and a Can Do attitude.
• Commitment to service excellence and continuous improvement.
• Agility, sustainability, and inclusion.
• Passion for social responsibility and people leadership.

Qualifications

A degree or certification in Human Resources, Business, a related field or relevant experience.

Why Join Us?

These roles are part of a newly formed cluster following significant investment in our Talent Attraction function. You’ll be joining a team committed to service excellence, agility, and inclusion working together to attract and retain the best talent in academia and professional services.

What you will get in return:

• Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
• Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
• Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

At Manchester, we’re building a future focused, people centred recruitment experience. If you’re ready to lead change and make a lasting impact, we’d love to hear from you.

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.

Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here

Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Please be aware that due to the number of applications we are unfortunately not able to provide individual feedback on your application.

Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Any recruitment enquiries from recruitment agencies should be directed to People.Recruitment@manchester.ac.uk.

Any CV’s submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.

Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:

Name: Maeve Halmark

Email: maeve.hallmark@manchester.ac.uk

General enquiries:

Email: recruitmentservices.people@manchester.ac.uk

Technical support:

https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home

This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.

Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.