Talent Acquisition Manager

Reporting to:

Head of PeopleDepartment: PeopleAbout the team

The people team is a team of six. We pride ourselves on: building strong working relationships, both within the people team and with our stakeholders; delivering a first-class service; and working collaboratively.We operate across the full employee lifecycle including attraction, recruitment, retention, payroll and reward, talent development and offboarding.We provide a supportive and efficient service to all Downing employees, whilst working in partnership with ExCo, Partners and Heads of Department to provide effective and commercial support and advice.Role and responsibilities

As Talent Acquisition Manager at Downing, you will lead the strategic and operational delivery of recruitment across the business and all our office locations. Your objective is to reduce recruitment costs through increased direct hiring, enhance the efficiency of recruitment campaigns, and elevate the experience for both candidates and hiring managers. This role is pivotal in shaping Downing’s employer brand and ensuring we attract top-tier talent aligned with our values and growth ambitions.Key goals:

Reduce recruitment costs by increasing direct sourcing and minimising reliance on external agenciesStreamline and improve the efficiency of all recruitment campaigns across DowningEnhance the recruitment experience for candidates and hiring managers through consistent, high-quality processesRecruitment Strategy and Execution

Lead and manage the full recruitment lifecycle: sourcing, screening and assessment, interviewing, and offer negotiationDevelop and implement direct sourcing strategies to reduce agency spendMonitor and optimise job postings across platforms to ensure visibility and performanceStakeholder Partnership

Provide expert guidance and support to hiring managers throughout the recruitment processManage the recruitment approval workflow to ensure timely and compliant hiring decisionsCoordinate and facilitate the use of assessment tools to support objective candidate evaluationProcess and Operational Excellence

Maintain and update recruitment materials, templates, and collateral to ensure consistency and professionalismLeverage data and analytics to improve time-to-fill, quality-of-hire, and candidate experienceOversee relationships with external recruitment partners, job boards, and sourcing platformsEmployer Branding and Candidate Experience

Lead initiatives to position Downing as an employer of choice within financial servicesChampion a positive, inclusive, and engaging candidate journey from application to onboardingCollaborate with marketing to align recruitment messaging with brand valuesCompliance and Technology

Ensure all recruitment activities comply with employment legislation and internal policiesImplement and optimise appropriate systems to streamline recruitment operations and reportingTo act as an ambassador for Downing’s values, and to always behave in a respectful and professional manner.Education, experience and skills

The ideal candidate will have the following:Experience of successful direct hiring, using multi platformsExperience of managing end to end recruitment process and supporting hiring managers throughout the processExperience of implementation and evaluation of new processes, systems and materials to support the recruitment processExperience of supporting recruitment up to senior levelExperience of in-house recruitment is preferredPersonal characteristics

Adaptability: The ability to adjust to new conditions and challenges.Initiative: Taking proactive steps to address issues and improve processes.Creativity: Thinking outside the box to find innovative solutions.Time Management: Effectively managing your time to meet deadlines.Patience: Staying calm and composed under pressure.Decisiveness: Making decisions confidently and effectively.Collaboration: Working well with others to achieve common goals.Communication: Clearly conveying information and ideas effectively, both verbally and in writing.Further information

Downing’s values - Be bold and ambitious | Be straightforward | Support each otherOur values serve as a guide that shapes every aspect of Downing. They extend far beyond the conduct of our employees and encompass our products, services, and relationships with our investors and their advisers. By upholding these values, we firmly believe that we can navigate challenges and seize opportunities. Our commitment to these values ensures that we make a positive impact in everything we do, leaving a lasting and meaningful imprint on the world around us.Downing operates a hybrid working policy whereby employees are expected to work from the office for a minimum of 3 days each week. If specific days are required in the office, this will be communicated during the interview process.Diversity and inclusionAt Downing, we work hard to create a safe space for everyone: an environment for people to be themselves, and to be straightforward, honest and candid. Diversity is important to us, and we are passionate about creating an inclusive culture that supports and celebrates this.We are committed to treating all employees and applicants fairly throughout our recruitment process and every aspect of employment, irrespective of background, disability or any other protected characteristic.Reasonable adjustmentsWe will make reasonable adjustments within our recruitment process (and throughout employment) where needed. If you need any adjustments at any stage of our recruitment process, please do not hesitate to speak to the hiring manager or Downing’s People Team (people@downing.co.uk ).PrivacyTo understand what information we collect about you, how we will use it and for what purpose, please read our privacy notice .We appreciate all interest in Downing and applications received, however please note we will only be able to contact the most suitable ..... full job details .....