Talent Acquisition Specialist

Birmingham, Northampton or London | Hybrid working

Shape the future of tech talent in a flexible, growing consultancy

Reed Professional Services (RPS) is a leading provider of project consultancy and technology services. We partner with organisations to deliver tailored, high-quality solutions — combining technical expertise with clear, honest communication.

We’re now looking for a Talent Acquisition Specialist to take ownership of internal recruitment across our business. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact while working flexibly across one of our UK locations or from home.

About the role

Reporting into the Talent Acquisition Manager and working closely with senior stakeholders, you’ll lead end-to-end recruitment across a variety of technical and consultancy roles.

You’ll work in a hybrid environment, balancing collaboration in one of our offices (Birmingham, Northampton or London) with the flexibility to work from home.

What you’ll be doing

Partner with hiring managers to understand role requirements, timelines and team fit

Source, screen and shortlist high-quality candidates across technical disciplines

Write and post engaging job adverts across platforms such as LinkedIn and job boards

Proactively search for and engage passive candidates

Coordinate interviews and provide timely, meaningful feedback

Build and maintain talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs

Conduct reference checks where required

Track recruitment activity and provide regular progress updates (MI reporting)

Research and implement innovative attraction strategies

Ensure candidate data is managed in line with data protection regulations and best practice

Stay informed on market trends, salaries and competitor activity

What you’ll bring

Proven experience recruiting across a range of roles and seniority levels

Strong sourcing capability beyond job adverts (LinkedIn, talent mapping, headhunting)

Confidence engaging with technical professionals

Experience using LinkedIn and other sourcing tools effectively

Why join Reed Professional Services?

Flexible working – hybrid model with a choice of Birmingham, Northampton or London base

Be part of a well-established and trusted brand, with a strong reputation in the market

Opportunity to own and shape recruitment delivery and influence hiring decisions

Access to ongoing learning and development, supporting your career progression

Work in a collaborative and supportive environment, where knowledge sharing is encouraged

Exposure to a diverse range of technical and consultancy roles, building valuable market expertise

Autonomy and responsibility in your role, with visibility across the business

Be part of a business that values clear communication, innovation and continuous improvement

How to apply

If you’re looking for a role where you can take ownership, work flexibly, and deliver real impact, we’d love to hear from you.