Default - Mid to Senior level

We are excited to recruit a Talent Acquisition Partner, which is a critical role within the People team, independently leading talent acquisition, preboarding and development / apprenticeship programmes for Insite Energy.

Reporting to the Head of People, this role autonomously designs and executes a strategic talent acquisition and development strategy to support organisational growth, skill enhancement, and cultural alignment.

The Talent Manager drives the expansion of Insite’s apprenticeship and graduate programmes, builds a robust talent pipeline, and enhances the employer brand to position Insite as a top employer in the utility services sector. With full ownership of recruitment and talent development processes, this role ensures a seamless candidate and employee experience while delivering measurable outcomes aligned with Insite’s values and business objectives.

Duties & Responsibilities

Full-Cycle Recruitment:

• Independently manage the end-to-end recruitment for 25-30 roles annually across field-based and office-based teams, including reviewing / creating job descriptions, vacancy posting, candidate sourcing, screening, interviews and managing offers.
• Develop and execute innovative sourcing strategies using job boards, social media, professional networks, and employee referrals to attract diverse, high-quality candidates for niche roles.
• Coach hiring managers on recruitment best practices, ensuring alignment with skills, cultural fit, and Insite’s values.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with candidates to ensure a positive experience throughout the hiring process.

Employer Branding:

• Enhance Insite’s employer brand through compelling job listings and content for building out a careers section on the website and other external platforms, including LinkedIn.
• Promote Insite’s culture and values to attract top talent in the utility services sector.
• Create, maintain and regularly review Insite’s company and pillar specific EVPs, in partnership with the Head of People.
• Drive external engagement through thought leadership (e.g., LinkedIn articles, industry events).

Apprenticeship and Graduate Programmes:

• Manage Insite’s field apprenticeship programme, including all administrative tasks and college / university communication.
• Lead the expansion of the apprenticeship programme (from engineering to business-wide), building relationships with partner institutions and designing development journeys.
• Oversee check-in review processes for apprentices, ensuring engagement and progression, achieving 90% programme completion rates.
• Pilot a graduate programme, targeting 3–5 graduates annually by 2027.

Preboarding:

• Collaborate with our hiring manager and successful candidates to ensure the People Business Partner has the correct information to create contractual documentation.
• Collaborate with the People Business Partner to deliver a warm welcome for new hires.

Talent planning:

• Partner closely with hiring managers to understand current and future recruitment needs, gather workforce-planning insights and develop effective, proactive recruitment strategies.
• Collaborate with the Head of People to embed a consistent job-levelling framework across the organisation and support succession planning for all roles.

Market Research and Compliance:

• Monitor industry trends and competitor activity, providing market insights that inform recruitment strategy and decision-making.
• Lead pay and benefits benchmarking for roles to support competitive and equitable reward decisions.
• Ensure recruitment practices comply with UK employment, data protection and equal opportunities legislation, as well as company policies.
• Manage recruitment expenditure within budget, guiding hiring managers towards cost-effective resourcing decisions and minimising unnecessary agency use.
• Develop proactive talent-mapping strategies to anticipate business needs, build diverse candidate pipelines and maintain a strong talent bench for future growth.

Metrics and Reporting:

• Maintain and analyses recruitment data, track key performance indicators, and provide regular reports to management on the status of ongoing recruitment initiatives.
• Provide strategic reports to the Head of People, highlighting recruitment, apprenticeship, and graduate programme outcomes.

Talent Projects:

• Proactively scope and own strategic talent initiatives.
• Ensure the development of leadership training for hiring managers to enhance recruitment skills.

Working Hours & Location

• This is a full-time position - 37.5 hours per week – Monday to Friday 09:00 AM – 17:30 PM, with a 30-minute lunch break & two 15-minute breaks during each working day.
• Office location: Stuart House, Peterborough (PE1 5DD)

The position is based primarily at our offices in Peterborough with homeworking as per agreement with line manager (typically 2 days per week) with periodic travel to our London office to help forge an engaging and unified culture across our sites.

Qualifications, Key Competencies, Skills & Experience

Essential:

• At least 5 years’ recruitment experience, including 2 years in-house, with proven ability to manage all aspects independently.
• 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 proven direct sourcing of quality hires into hard to fill or niche roles.
• Experience of talent acquisition within hybrid workforces e.g., some field-workers (engineers), some home-workers and some office-workers (e.g. customer service agents).
• Exceptional interpersonal, organisational and leadership skills, with the ability to work autonomously.
• Strongly proficiency in applicant tracking systems (ATS) and recruitment software, with advanced KPI and reporting skills.
• Deep knowledge of recruitment related UK employment law and GDPR/candidate privacy regs.
• Experience of driving recruitment best practice and innovative techniques to source top talent in competitive markets or into niche roles.
• Self-motivated, results-driven, and discreet, with a passion for talent development.

Preferred:
• Knowledge of or experience in the utilities industry.
• CIPD Level 5 or higher certification.
• Expertise in developing employer branding strategies and content.
• Background in leading diversity and inclusion recruitment initiatives.

Holiday Allowance: 25 days of holiday per year, plus English bank and public holidays.

Probation: 3 Months
Pension Scheme: Employer pension contribution matched at 4%.
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): Free, confidential support available for personal and professional challenges.
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Programme: "DO RIGHT WITH INSITE" provides up to 2 paid days off per year for volunteering with company-led initiatives.
Social Events: Regular company social events, including an annual Summer Party and Christmas Party.

Our benefits package offers a vibrant and supportive work environment, with opportunities for professional growth, work-life balance, and community engagement.

At Insite Energy, we embrace diversity and inclusion. We value all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. We're committed to providing equal opportunities for all and offering reasonable adjustments to ensure accessibility and inclusivity throughout the application process and in the workplace.

Our Values:
Community Innovation Excellence Sustainability

*Note: This job description is intended to convey information essential to understand the scope of the position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with the role.*