Talent Acquisition

12-month contract

Dunton, Essex - 4 days pw onsite (Mon - Thu)

£26ph - £33ph (Inside IR35), 37.5 hrs pw

*Applicants MUST have proof of immediate, on-going and valid eligibility to work full time in the UK and travel within the EU.*

About the company

I am currently recruiting on behalf of an automotive OEM, based in Essex, who are seeking a Talent Acquisition specialist to join their team

Job Description

As Talent Acquisition, your main responsibilities include:

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from sourcing to offer negotiation and onboarding handoff.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand team needs and define candidate profiles.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies to attract top talent, including proactive outreach and pipeline development.
• Screen candidates, coordinate interviews, and advise hiring teams on selection best practices.
• Ensure timely, clear, and engaging communication with candidates throughout the process.

Qualifications / Skills needed

• Experience in talent acquisition within a matrix organisation.
• Track record of hiring across various functions, including Tech & Digital.
• Proficiency with ATS and recruitment tools (e.g. SAP, Oracle, LinkedIn Recruiter).
• Proven experience in full-cycle recruitment, including sourcing, interviewing, and closing.
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.

Why work through Contechs?

Contechs is a leading Automotive, Design, Engineering, Technology and Innovation Recruitment Consultancy. Founded in 1997, with an inhouse Contractor Care Team to support all external employees, acts as an employment agency for permanent and contract recruitment.

How to Apply

If you're interested in applying for this position, submit your application and one of our recruiters will be in touch.

If you know anyone that is suitable for the role, please visit the below page where we offer up to £600 referral fee: https://www.contechs.com/refer