Talent Acquisition Partner (Interim - 4 month FTC)

Talent Acquisition Partner (Interim - 4 month FTC) Apply now! Talent Acquisition Partner (4 month FTC) HYBRID (1 - 2 days/week in our Holborn London office) SALARY: up to £55,000 DOE Times Higher Education is the data provider underpinning university excellence in every continent across the world. As the company behind the world’s most influential university ranking, and with almost five decades of experience as a source of analysis and insight on higher education, we have unparalleled expertise on the trends underpinning university performance globally. Our data and benchmarking tools are used by many of the world’s most prestigious universities to help them achieve their strategic goals and our events series act as the home of higher education thought leadership around the world. About the role As talent acquisition partner you will take ownership of our end-to-end recruitment activities globally. The role will be heavily focused on direct sourcing, partnering with hiring managers to develop effective recruitment strategies and delivering an outstanding candidate experience. You will support our teams to hire top talent in a timely, efficient and cost-effective manner whilst promoting diverse and inclusive hiring practices. Key Responsibilities Managing the full recruitment lifecycle from job requisition to advertisement to selection process to offer management Managing multiple permanent hiring projects simultaneously Partnering with hiring managers ensuring you adequately understand the requirements and expectations of the role alongside market conditions Offer advice and guidance to hiring managers on all recruitment matters Manage the advertising process ensuring an inclusive and diverse approach Posting vacancies on LinkedIn, various job boards and sharing on social media Sourcing, screening candidates and conducting / organising candidate interviews Manage the recruitment process to create a positive and engaging candidate experience by providing timely feedback and keeping them updated through the recruitment process Monitor and track progress of each vacant role to produce recruitment metrics that provide insight on progress to the business Keeping up to date on market trends. Making recommendations on new ways to source and engage candidates Experience & Skills: You will have prior experience of talent acquisition, working in a fast paced, deadline orientated environment Experience of recruiting roles within events, data and/or consultancy Experience recruiting within US Excellent stakeholder management and business partnering skills A pro-active and delivery focused approach with the ability to work at pace Immediate or short notice availability Experience of legal compliance in relation to recruitment in the UK and ideally, Australia, Singapore and US Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Ability to build relationships with and influence stakeholders Ability to multitask effectively Excellent attention to detail Excellent organisational and time management skills Previous experience with Team Tailor desirable but not essential We are looking for someone who is; Approachable and friendly disposition Self-starter who is able to operate with minimal supervision Keen to learn and make improvements Sense of humour Flexible with a ‘can do’ attitude You do You You do You. With colleagues located around the world, we know that our individuality and diversity of experiences are our greatest strengths. That’s why we want THE to be a place where you are welcome to be who you want to be at work; where you can share whatever part of your life or self-identity you want, without obligation or facing discrimination; and where all abilities and perspectives are recognised and accommodated. Department People Locations London Office Remote status Hybrid Monthly salary £55,000 Employment type Full-time About Times Higher Education Empowering higher education by combining data and expertise within a global platform, Times Higher Education helps universities deliver transformative impact for people, places and the planet. We connect the world’s higher education community, facilitate the flow of ideas and talent, and help academics and students fulfil their potential. We are proud to support universities, and believe that together we will build a better, more sustainable future. © 2026 THE - Times Higher Education. All rights reserved. Founded in 1971 Co-workers c.300