Talent Acquisition Partner - Engineering

We're looking for a proactive and strategic Talent Acquisition Partner to join our Talent Acquisition team. This role offers the chance to strategically influence our Engineering recruitment, providing innovative strategies and insights that drive our business forward.
As the Talent Acquisition Partner for Engineering, you'll lead the recruitment for all engineering functions, including executive hires, ensuring that we attract and retain the best talent. You'll support the strategic outlook and implement recruitment initiatives that will not only fill current vacancies but are also designed to enhance our organisational strength.
Through your experience and leadership, you'll lead, mentor and coach a great Talent Acquisition team to attract top-tier engineering talent, who are not only a technical fit, but also align with our core values and long-term strategic goals. A natural relationship builder, you will partner across the function to understand current trends, challenges and help to provide a clear future orientated talent pipeline.
Key responsibilities include:

• Managing end-to-end recruitment processes for engineering roles, emphasising strategic workforce planning and innovative sourcing techniques.


• Building and maintaining robust talent pipelines and communities using advanced technologies and methodologies.


• Leading senior-level recruitment projects, including negotiations and stakeholder management.


• Integrating EDI strategies into all recruitment activities to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace.


• Overseeing a team of recruitment specialists and administrators, driving them towards achieving ambitious SLA targets in a dynamic environment.
  
  You are a seasoned leader in talent acquisition, with a knack for strategic thinking and a proven track record in a similar role within a large and complex organisation. Your ability to manage senior stakeholder relationships and lead a team to excellence sets you apart.

We're also looking for the following:

• Extensive experience in Engineering, recruitment or in similar industry.


• Extensive experience in leading strategic talent acquisition projects.


• Demonstrated ability in senior in-house TA roles, particularly within engineering or similar technical disciplines.


• Strong business partnering skills with a capacity to influence and drive change across all levels.


• Success in leading and coaching high-performing recruitment teams.


• In-depth knowledge of recruitment technologies and a keen insight into current and emerging strategies in the field.


• Experience spanning both agency and in-house settings.


• Degree qualified, with additional certifications in Project Management or Psychometrics seen as a bonus.


• Proficiency in psychometric assessment tools and techniques is advantageous.
  
  Connecting millions of people and communities across the North is our mission. With 2,500 trains a day, we connect people to jobs, friends, family, and the wonders of the North.

We're improving rail travel, enhancing the experience on board and at stations. Customers are at the heart of our business as we improve performance and create a better way to go.
We're driving economic value and sustainable growth for the North and its people. Our commitment to the environment means reducing our impact and enhancing the world around us.
Make a difference. Make it last. Make it easy. Make it happen. Make it yours. These are our values.
Ready to make them yours? Join us on this journey.
Please note that Northern reserves the right to close recruitment for this role before the published closing date if high volumes of applications are received.
However, if you miss the application window for this particular role, please keep checking back for other opportunities. We are always on the lookout for great people to join the Northern Team!
We're an equal opportunities employer and a promoter of diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We encourage and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of gender, sex, ethnicity, race, religion, education, socioeconomic background, disability, or sexual orientation.
We also have Disability Confident status, which means we're committed to making the most of the talents that disabled people can bring to the workplace.
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• Company pension


• Cycle to work scheme


• Employee discount


• Free or subsidised travel, Become part of a team that will not only meet your professional goals but will also exceed them, all while making a significant impact on our industry and community. Let's build the future together.

Our Benefits:
Because we value our people and reward hard work, we've created a benefits package that we think you'll love. So, you'll be able to make the most of:

• Opportunities to progress and grow - including comprehensive training schemes and a range of online learning courses.


• Agile working for non-train crew - many of our roles can now be based at both home and the office, which is great if you are looking for flexibility.


• Cycle to Work Scheme - save up to 42% on the cost of a bike, while also spreading your payments throughout the year.


• Free Travel on Northern services - everyone who works at Northern, plus their partners/spouses and dependents, can travel for free right across our full network of services. Certain eligibility criteria will apply.


• 75% discount with other Train Operating Companies - after 2 years with us, you'll also get discounted travel on many other rail services in the UK and Europe.


• Defined Benefit Pension Scheme - you'll rarely find a pension as good as a Northern pension, and we top up your pension with a generous 1.5 times your contribution.


• Maternity and Paternity Benefits - we go above and beyond the standard, and mums can enjoy 9 months' maternity leave on full pay while dads can make the most of 2 weeks' paternity leave on full pay.


• Employee Assistance Programme - advice, support and useful information 24 hours a day, 365 days a year on everything from family issues to lifestyle matters.


• Exclusive benefits with Northern Perks - enjoy retail discounts, instant vouchers, cashback, wellbeing support and much more.


• Holiday Purchase Scheme - if you join us at Manager or Executive level or above, you can use your salary to buy up to 5 additional days of annual leave each year.