Talent Acquisition Advisor (FTC to perm)

Job Title: Talent Acquisition Advisor

Contract Type: 6-Month Fixed Term Contract (FTC) – Potential to go Permanent

Location: London (Hybrid – 3 days in office, 2 days remote)

Start Date: ASAP

Sector: Financial Services / Insurance

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a driven and experienced recruitment professional to join a leading firm in the financial services sector. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in lateral hiring within a financially regulated environment, particularly Insurance. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping the firm’s talent strategy and delivering exceptional recruitment outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle: liaise with hiring managers, take briefs, post roles, conduct market mapping, and approach candidates directly.
• Act as a brand ambassador, ensuring a positive candidate experience and alignment with the firm’s values.
• Lead recruiter briefings and manage agency relationships, including terms, disputes, and candidate ownership.
• Provide strategic recruitment advice to Partners and senior stakeholders.
• Coordinate interviews and logistics with administrative support.
• Deliver high-quality market intelligence and mapping reports.
• Support and participate in firmwide EDI (Equality, Diversity & Inclusion) initiatives.
• Continuously improve recruitment processes and candidate experience.
• Use market insights to guide hiring decisions and talent acquisition strategies.

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven recruitment experience within financial services – Insurance sector preferred.
• Strong understanding of regulated environments and lateral hiring.
• Proficiency in ATS systems, LinkedIn Recruiter, and market mapping tools.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently on projects and produce detailed market analysis.
• Advanced Excel skills.

If you have the relevant experience and are ready to make an impact in a dynamic and collaborative environment, send your CV to Marcus at Frazer Jones today.

The SR Group (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.