Talent Operations Specialist

Talent Operations Specialist – London – 12 Month FTC – Up to £500/day

About the Role

This organisation is seeking a proactive, detail-oriented, and creative individual to join its Operations team in a key Operations and Recruitment Management support role. The position is central to the company’s growth strategy, shaping team expansion, client experience, and operational scaling.

Working closely with the Operations Manager, the successful candidate will support internal projects and client-facing initiatives that drive operational excellence. The role is ideal for someone who thrives on connecting people, optimising processes, and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

This is an opportunity to contribute to the structure and success of a growing consultancy, fostering innovation, efficiency, and meaningful progress.

Key Responsibilities

Recruitment Operations

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• Act as the central liaison between external suppliers, recruitment partners, and candidates.
• Review and triage applications to ensure a steady candidate flow.
• Manage interview scheduling, candidate progression, and communications for a positive experience.

Process Management & Optimisation

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• Oversee and refine recruitment and operational workflows using internal systems.
• Collaborate with internal teams to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Support onboarding, coordinating inductions and ensuring compliance with standards.

Stakeholder & Compliance Management

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• Liaise with leadership to review candidate progression, facilitate decision-making, and coordinate outcomes.
• Manage personnel clearances in line with security procedures.
• Maintain adherence to Quality Management and ISO standards through audits and reporting.

Operational Support

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• Support general business operations including timesheets, invoicing, and policy compliance.
• Assist with supplier relationships, office operations, and administrative processes to sustain organisational readiness.

About the Candidate

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• Experience in recruitment coordination, operations, or process management (desirable but not essential).
• Highly organised, adaptable, and comfortable managing multiple priorities.
• Strong communicator with the ability to build relationships across teams and with external partners.
• Enjoys solving problems, improving systems, and driving operational efficiency.
• Brings creativity, curiosity, and energy to tasks.
• Interested in technology, innovation, and supporting purpose-driven growth. Mindset, initiative, and collaboration are valued above formal experience.

Why Join

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• Purposeful Impact: Play a central role in shaping operations and growth.
• Learning & Development: Gain hands-on experience across multiple operational areas.
• Collaborative Culture: Join a curious, supportive, and forward-thinking team.
• Competitive Package: Receive a salary and benefits that reward contribution and growth.