Annual salary: up to £29,856.80
Talent Acquisition Consultant
Contract: Full Time, Monday to Friday 08.30-17.00
Salary: £29,856.80, plus great benefits
Location: Gloucester, with the option of hybrid working up to 2 days per week, once competent on systems & processes
Mears Group is a leading specialist housing provider working with Central and Local Government, driven by a strong social purpose and a commitment to improving lives and communities. Our culture is built around our ‘Red Thread’ values, we’re at our best when we work together. We’re looking for an energetic, motivated HR professional to join our busy Talent Acquisition team. If you’re an experienced recruiter ready to grow within a fast‑paced, people‑focused organisation, this is a fantastic opportunity.
About the role:
As a Talent Acquisition Consultant, you’ll play a key role in attracting, hiring and retaining high‑quality talent across a designated business area. You’ll partner closely with hiring managers, provide expert recruitment support, and ensure a seamless, candidate‑centric experience throughout the hiring lifecycle.
Role Responsibilities:
Build strong relationships with hiring managers, acting as their first point of contact for recruitment needs
Conduct discovery calls to understand new vacancies and create compelling, optimised job adverts
Post roles across job boards and social channels to attract diverse talent
Proactively source candidates using job boards, social media and smart sourcing techniques
Screen applicants against agreed criteria and coordinate interviews within agreed timeframes
Deliver excellent customer service to both hiring managers and candidates
Manage the offer and compliance process, ensuring consistency and timely completion
Maintain accurate recruitment administration using Workday ATS
Analyse recruitment data, including time‑to‑hire and key KPIs
Support the wider TA team to ensure a smooth, efficient recruitment process
Promote Mears as an employer of choice and uphold a One Mears approach
Work collaboratively with the wider HR function to deliver a joined‑up service
Attend careers fairs, recruitment events and community engagement activities to promote opportunities at Mears Group
Visit branches nationwide to support hiring managers face‑to‑face and gain a deeper understanding of local recruitment needs
Be prepared to travel across the UK as required
Role Criteria:
Previous recruitment experience (in‑house or agency)
Friendly and approachable, with the ability to build positive relationships
Confident using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)
High attention to detail, with a focus on quality and accuracy
Proactive, with the confidence to use initiative and take ownership of tasks
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines
Resilient, adaptable and confident making independent decisions
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
Experience with ATS systems (Workday desirable)
Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (desirable)
Benefits:
Family friendly policy, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and much more.
Generous Pension Scheme and sick pay
Employee Assistance Programme (Access to Free counselling service)
Mears Rewards – discount voucher scheme for a host of household name retailers, including supermarkets, offering savings on purchases
Excellent training and development opportunities
Mears Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work! Previous years include, Alton Towers, Drayton Manor etc
Volunteering Leave - Mears supports employees to undertake volunteering in the community for two days per year, in support of our social value commitment
All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK, Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship.
Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant Background, Identity & Security checks before commencement of employment.
Apply below or to discuss your application further; contact:
Joe Monger (
[email protected])
If you need any help with your application process, we are here to support you. We will be accessible every step of the way.
At Mears Group, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, we are a Disability Confident employer, valuing individuality and ensuring equal opportunities for all.
We proudly support the Armed Forces Covenant and are honoured to have achieved the Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) to coincide with this, we hold an Endorser Award for the Career Transition Partnership, recognising our commitment to veterans transitioning into civilian careers.
In our continued effort to promote social mobility, we invite applicants to voluntarily share their background information during the application stages to help us better understand the diverse experiences of our candidates. This is to ensure we are committed to improving social mobility. We use the Social Mobility Index to assess and enhance opportunities for individuals from diverse backgrounds. These questions are optional and will not impact your ability to apply.
