1,867 Head Of Talent jobs in the United Kingdom

Head of Talent, Inclusion & Leadership

Leeds

Competitive salary

Middlemore are delighted to be working with the Bank of England to hire a Head of Talent, Inclusion & Leadership . We are seeking an experienced people leader who can unite Talent, Inclusion and Leadership under one bold, data-driven vision,

This is an exciting new senior leadership role which sits at the heart of the Bank’s People Strategy & Insights function, forming part of the People Directorate’s Senior Leadership Team. You will lead the Inclusion team, the Talent Acquisition and Future Talent teams, and the newly formed Organisational Capability & Effectiveness team (including Learning, Development, Performance and Leadership).

You will play a pivotal role in shaping, integrating and driving forward the Bank’s Talent, Inclusion and Leadership strategy – ensuring these disciplines work seamlessly together to build a culture of inclusion, capability and high performance in support of the Bank’s mission.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic integration: Create a unified, insight-led approach across Talent Acquisition, Organisational Capability (L&D, Leadership, Performance) and Culture, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.
• Capability & leadership: Embed a 3–5-year organisational capability programme that transforms leadership development and performance culture.
• Inclusion & belonging: Evolve DEI beyond compliance into a genuine, inclusion-first approach that champions belonging and diversity of thought.
• Data-driven impact: Leverage analytics and workforce insights to measure progress and influence at Executive level.
• People leadership: Lead three senior managers and their teams, fostering collaboration, accountability and professional excellence across PS&I.

About You

You are a strategic, commercially astute HR leader who brings credibility, calm and influence at Executive level. You thrive in complex, governance-heavy environments and are skilled at building alignment and driving progress through data, partnership and persuasion.

You will bring:

• Senior expertise across Talent, Inclusion, Organisational Development or L&D (with depth in at least two).
• A track record of driving and embedding strategic and cultural change at scale.
• The ability to “speak the language of the business” – pragmatic, clear and outcome-focused.
• Emotional intelligence, resilience and the confidence to navigate complexity with diplomacy.

This is a rare opportunity to define how talent, leadership and inclusion intersect within a major UK institution. You’ll be shaping culture and capability at scale – influencing how 5,000+ colleagues grow, lead and thrive.

If you’re ready to bring strategic coherence, evidence-based thinking and authentic leadership to a role that truly makes a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Global Hospitality Brand

A leading global hospitality group, renowned for its innovation, exceptional guest experience, and people-first culture. They have an expanding international footprint and ambitious growth plans, the business is now seeking a Head of Talent Acquisition to lead their UK and EMEA recruitment strategy and play a pivotal role in shaping their global people agenda.

As Head of Talent Acquisition, you will oversee the end to end recruitment function, developing and delivering strategies that attract, engage, and retain world-class talent across multiple brands and regions. This is a highly visible and strategic role that combines operational excellence with creative, forward-thinking leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive and deliver a global talent acquisition strategy aligned with the company’s growth ambitions.
• Lead and inspire a high performing TA team, promoting excellence, collaboration, and accountability.
• Partner with senior leaders to anticipate hiring needs and design scalable, future-ready recruitment solutions.
• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion to ensure fair and inclusive hiring practices.
• Elevate the employer brand and create an exceptional candidate experience across all markets.
• Leverage data and technology to streamline processes and boost recruitment performance.
• Build and manage strong partnerships with external agencies, RPOs, and industry networks.
• Report key insights and talent trends to the executive team to drive informed decision making.

Experience:

• Proven experience leading a talent acquisition function within a complex, multi-site or international, ideally within hospitality, retail, or consumer sectors.
• Strong strategic capability with a hands on approach and a solid understanding of global recruitment practices.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills.
• Demonstrated success in driving transformation, implementing new systems or processes, and building high performing teams.
• A strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and delivering an exceptional candidate experience.

Global Hospitality Brand

A leading global hospitality group, renowned for its innovation, exceptional guest experience, and people-first culture. They have an expanding international footprint and ambitious growth plans, the business is now seeking a Head of Talent Acquisition to lead their UK and EMEA recruitment strategy and play a pivotal role in shaping their global people agenda.

As Head of Talent Acquisition, you will oversee the end to end recruitment function, developing and delivering strategies that attract, engage, and retain world-class talent across multiple brands and regions. This is a highly visible and strategic role that combines operational excellence with creative, forward-thinking leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive and deliver a global talent acquisition strategy aligned with the company’s growth ambitions.
• Lead and inspire a high performing TA team, promoting excellence, collaboration, and accountability.
• Partner with senior leaders to anticipate hiring needs and design scalable, future-ready recruitment solutions.
• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion to ensure fair and inclusive hiring practices.
• Elevate the employer brand and create an exceptional candidate experience across all markets.
• Leverage data and technology to streamline processes and boost recruitment performance.
• Build and manage strong partnerships with external agencies, RPOs, and industry networks.
• Report key insights and talent trends to the executive team to drive informed decision making.

Experience:

• Proven experience leading a talent acquisition function within a complex, multi-site or international, ideally within hospitality, retail, or consumer sectors.
• Strong strategic capability with a hands on approach and a solid understanding of global recruitment practices.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills.
• Demonstrated success in driving transformation, implementing new systems or processes, and building high performing teams.
• A strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and delivering an exceptional candidate experience.

Head of Talent Acquisition

Location: Midlands area

Salary: £65-75,000 + car allowance + benefits

A well-established and market leading UK-based organisation is seeking an experienced and driven Senior Talent Acquisition Manager to develop, lead and evolve its national recruitment strategy. This is a pivotal role within the HR leadership team, overseeing talent acquisition delivery and innovation across multiple UK locations.

This is a rare opportunity to create and lead a modern, inclusive, and high-impact TA function in a purpose-led, growth-focused organisation. You'll have the space to shape strategy, elevate employer brand, and build a recruitment strategy that is fit for the future.

The Opportunity

As Senior Manager Talent Acquisition, you will:

• Own and lead the full Talent Acquisition strategy for the UK, aligning it to wider HR and organisational goals.
• Develop and embed scalable, future-fit recruitment frameworks that ensure consistency, compliance, and quality across all hiring activity.
• Craft and evolve a compelling Employee Value Proposition (EVP) that resonates with key talent segments and differentiates the organisation in the market.
• Partner with business leaders to forecast hiring needs and proactively shape the talent pipeline.
• Lead, coach, and inspire a team of Talent Acquisition professionals, driving high performance and one consistent voice across the candidate journey.
• Shape and refine sourcing strategies, building robust talent pools for critical roles.
• Create assessment tools for all levels of the organisation
• Oversee recruitment marketing and employer branding initiatives, working closely with internal communications and marketing.
• Continuously evaluate and improve recruitment processes and tools for efficiency, inclusion, and a seamless candidate experience.
• Act as a trusted advisor on all things talent attraction, bringing market insights, trends, and benchmarking to the table.
• Own the TA budget and define make-or-buy strategies; manage agency partnerships and external suppliers.
• Create meaningful partnerships with 3rd party recruitment providers
• Embed equity, diversity & inclusion across all hiring practices, from attraction to selection.

What You’ll Bring

• Degree-educated, with professional HR/Talent certifications (CIPD Level 7 or equivalent desirable).
• Proven experience leading talent acquisition functions in fast-paced, multi-site environments (FMCG, engineering, retail, hospitality, manufacturing, logistics or similar sectors).
• Worked in fast paced environments which have high expectations of hiring the best in the market
• Strong track record of building and owning full-cycle TA strategies that drive business outcomes.
• Experience in managing external contracts for contingent workforce.
• Strong leadership and coaching skills
• Influential stakeholder management skills
• Experience of developing hiring tools which identifies high potential talent
• Deep experience developing recruitment processes and scalable frameworks.
• A passion for storytelling and EVP development that brings an employer brand to life.
• Strong data fluency – using insights to measure and enhance performance and candidate experience.
• Experience collaborating with external partners
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Experience with DE&I initiatives embedded across the hiring lifecycle.
• Strategic mindset with a hands-on, pragmatic leadership style.
• Track record in project and change management, including leading TA transformation programmes.
• Qualified in SHL interviewing (A+B)

To be considered please apply by email only sending your CV to

Head of Talent Acquisition

Location: Midlands area

Salary: £65-75,000 + car allowance + benefits

A well-established and market leading UK-based organisation is seeking an experienced and driven Senior Talent Acquisition Manager to develop, lead and evolve its national recruitment strategy. This is a pivotal role within the HR leadership team, overseeing talent acquisition delivery and innovation across multiple UK locations.

This is a rare opportunity to create and lead a modern, inclusive, and high-impact TA function in a purpose-led, growth-focused organisation. You'll have the space to shape strategy, elevate employer brand, and build a recruitment strategy that is fit for the future.

The Opportunity

As Senior Manager Talent Acquisition, you will:

• Own and lead the full Talent Acquisition strategy for the UK, aligning it to wider HR and organisational goals.
• Develop and embed scalable, future-fit recruitment frameworks that ensure consistency, compliance, and quality across all hiring activity.
• Craft and evolve a compelling Employee Value Proposition (EVP) that resonates with key talent segments and differentiates the organisation in the market.
• Partner with business leaders to forecast hiring needs and proactively shape the talent pipeline.
• Lead, coach, and inspire a team of Talent Acquisition professionals, driving high performance and one consistent voice across the candidate journey.
• Shape and refine sourcing strategies, building robust talent pools for critical roles.
• Create assessment tools for all levels of the organisation
• Oversee recruitment marketing and employer branding initiatives, working closely with internal communications and marketing.
• Continuously evaluate and improve recruitment processes and tools for efficiency, inclusion, and a seamless candidate experience.
• Act as a trusted advisor on all things talent attraction, bringing market insights, trends, and benchmarking to the table.
• Own the TA budget and define make-or-buy strategies; manage agency partnerships and external suppliers.
• Create meaningful partnerships with 3rd party recruitment providers
• Embed equity, diversity & inclusion across all hiring practices, from attraction to selection.

What You'll Bring

• Degree-educated, with professional HR/Talent certifications (CIPD Level 7 or equivalent desirable).
• Proven experience leading talent acquisition functions in fast-paced, multi-site environments (FMCG, engineering, retail, hospitality, manufacturing, logistics or similar sectors).
• Worked in fast paced environments which have high expectations of hiring the best in the market
• Strong track record of building and owning full-cycle TA strategies that drive business outcomes.
• Experience in managing external contracts for contingent workforce.
• Strong leadership and coaching skills
• Influential stakeholder management skills
• Experience of developing hiring tools which identifies high potential talent
• Deep experience developing recruitment processes and scalable frameworks.
• A passion for storytelling and EVP development that brings an employer brand to life.
• Strong data fluency – using insights to measure and enhance performance and candidate experience.
• Experience collaborating with external partners
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Experience with DE&I initiatives embedded across the hiring lifecycle.
• Strategic mindset with a hands-on, pragmatic leadership style.
• Track record in project and change management, including leading TA transformation programmes.
• Qualified in SHL interviewing (A+B)

To be considered please apply by email only sending your CV to

• Develop and execute a comprehensive talent acquisition strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the talent acquisition team.
• Oversee the full recruitment lifecycle for all open positions.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand their staffing needs and define role requirements.
• Implement and optimize employer branding initiatives to attract top talent.
• Develop and manage diverse sourcing channels, including passive candidate engagement.
• Ensure a positive and efficient candidate experience throughout the hiring process.
• Utilise recruitment metrics and analytics to track performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Manage relationships with external recruitment agencies and technology providers.
• Stay abreast of market trends and best practices in talent acquisition.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in talent acquisition, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Proven success in developing and implementing scalable recruitment strategies.
• Strong understanding of various sourcing techniques and recruitment technologies (ATS, CRM).
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in building and managing high-performing recruitment teams.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and partner with senior leadership.
• Knowledge of employment law and best practices in diversity and inclusion.
• CIPD or relevant HR certification is a plus.

• Develop and execute comprehensive talent acquisition strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Lead, mentor, and manage the talent acquisition team, fostering a high-performance culture.
• Oversee the full recruitment lifecycle, from sourcing and screening to offer negotiation and onboarding.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with hiring managers across the organization to understand their talent needs.
• Implement and optimize recruitment processes and technologies, including Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS).
• Develop and manage employer branding initiatives to attract passive candidates.
• Analyze recruitment metrics and provide regular reports on key performance indicators (KPIs) to senior leadership.
• Ensure a diverse and inclusive approach to recruitment, promoting equal opportunities.
• Manage recruitment agency relationships and preferred supplier lists.
• Stay informed about market trends, competitor strategies, and best practices in talent acquisition.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in talent acquisition, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record of successfully building and scaling recruitment functions, preferably within the tech industry.
• Expertise in sourcing strategies, candidate engagement, and recruitment marketing.
• Strong understanding of HR principles, employment law, and compliance.
• Experience with various recruitment technologies, including ATS, CRM, and assessment tools.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in diversity and inclusion initiatives is essential.

• Develop and execute a comprehensive talent acquisition strategy aligned with the company's growth objectives and talent needs.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing talent acquisition team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
• Oversee the entire recruitment lifecycle, from requisition to onboarding, ensuring a seamless and positive candidate experience.
• Design and implement innovative sourcing strategies to attract passive and active candidates for hard-to-fill roles.
• Develop and manage the employer brand, ensuring a compelling and consistent message across all recruitment channels.
• Manage relationships with external recruitment agencies, RPO partners, and other service providers.
• Implement and optimize recruitment technologies, including ATS, CRM, and AI-powered sourcing tools.
• Analyze recruitment data and metrics to track performance, identify trends, and provide strategic insights to senior leadership.
• Develop and manage the talent acquisition budget, ensuring cost-effective hiring practices.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant employment laws and regulations throughout the recruitment process.
• Collaborate with HR and business leaders to understand workforce planning needs and develop proactive talent pipelines.
• Champion diversity and inclusion initiatives within the recruitment process to build a diverse workforce.

• Extensive experience (7+ years) in talent acquisition leadership roles, with a proven track record of success in high-growth environments.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing successful talent acquisition strategies on a large scale.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate others.
• In-depth knowledge of recruitment best practices, sourcing methodologies, and employer branding.
• Expertise in utilizing recruitment technologies, including applicant tracking systems (ATS) and candidate relationship management (CRM) software.
• Excellent understanding of labor market dynamics and talent analytics.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; Master's degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Experience managing recruitment budgets and working with third-party vendors.
• Strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.