Talent Acquisition Partner, Sandgate

Talent Acquisition Partner Salary£30,000 to £35,000 depending on experience Permanent Hybrid Home&Folkestone Saga is looking for a talented Talent Acquisition Partner to join our proactive in-house recruitment team. This is a fantastic opportunity to build your career in a business where no two days are the same. From technology, data and marketing to finance, travel, insurance and contact centres, youll recruit across a wide variety of functions and gain exposure to a dynamic plc operating in regulated markets.Youll join a small, collaborative team that works in a consultative way with hiring managers, balancing commercial needs with an excellent candidate experience. Were looking for someone who enjoys pace, variety and partnership, and who brings recruitment expertise from either a 360 agency environment or a varied in-house team.At Saga, youll have the tools, support and brand behind you to deliver successful hiring campaigns and make a visible impact. If youre passionate about people, sourcing great talent and shaping outstanding recruitment experiences, this could be your next exciting move. We work in a hybrid way at Saga, combining home working with time in the office. For this role, the team is typically based in Folkestone for around 2 to 3 days each week.Package Description At Saga we recognise that our people make us special. We believe our colleagues deserve rewards for the excellence they demonstrate every single day, that's why we have put together an amazing benefits package for all colleagues. BENEFITS AVAILABLE FOR THIS ROLE: 25 days holiday + bank holidaysOption to purchase additional leave - 5 extra days Pension scheme matched up to 10% Company performance related annual bonus - Up to 5% Life assurance policy on joining us, 4 x salary Wellbeing programme Colleague discounts including family discounts on cruises, holidays and insurance Range of reductions and offers from leading retailers, travel groups and entertainment companiesEnhanced maternity and paternity leave Grandparents leave Income protection Access to Saga Academy, our bespoke learning platform Main Responsibilities In this role, youll partner with teams across the Saga Group to recruit for a broad range of positions at different levels, each with its own skill set, criteria and stakeholder group. Youll play a key role in delivering effective, inclusive and commercially minded recruitment support, with responsibilities including:Advising stakeholders on recruitment best practice and shaping attraction strategies across multiple channels Delivering diverse candidate shortlists that give hiring teams access to the strongest available talent Using proactive sourcing techniques, including headhunting and CV searching, to fully map and engage the marketScreening CVs and applications fairly against role criteria, and providing evidence-based insights to support hiring decisions Delivering an exceptional candidate experience throughout the end-to-end recruitment journey Creating compelling adverts tailored to the target market while acting as an external ambassador for the Saga brandSupporting interviews and assessment days when required Following recruitment processes and principles to ensure applicant data is handled securely and accurately within the ATS Managing offers and rejections professionally, ensuring candidates who attend interviews receive timely communicationThe Ideal Candidate Youll already have experience in recruitment and a strong understanding of the hiring market, with hands-on involvement across the full recruitment lifecycle including advertising, screening, interviewing, offers and onboarding. Youll also be able to demonstrate the following strengths:Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the confidence to engage stakeholders at all levels across a plc business A collaborative approach and a genuine enthusiasm for working as part of a team Credibility as a recruiter, with a consultative style and the ability to add value to recruitment campaignsA tenacious, solution-focused mindset and a commitment to balancing the needs of hiring managers and candidates Strong problem-solving and information-gathering skills The ability to review CVs and applications fairly, in line with role requirements and competencies A strong understanding of sourcing, with a track record of using creative and effective methods to identify quality candidates directlyExcellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage high-volume hiring or hard-to-fill roles effectively Outstanding relationship-building skills, enabling productive partnerships with both hiring managers and candidates Desirable: Working knowledge of an ATS, ideally Tribepad Confidence using LinkedIn Recruiter as part of your sourcing approachSaga Values: Make it Happen, Do the Right Thing, Customer First, Excellence Every Day, Our People Make Us Special About The Company Over the past 75 years we have become the UK's specialist provider of products and services to people aged over 50 in the UK. Were the most trusted brand amongst UK consumers in this demographic, recognised for high-quality products and exceptional standards of service. Our product portfolio includes cruises, holidays, insurance, personal finance products and?our Saga Magazine.Our focus on delivering exceptional products and service empowers our colleagues to create moments that are personal and special for our customers and for each other and our values underpin our approach and help guide us to deliver our purpose. Were committed to making sure that colleagues can be their best, be themselves and make a difference more than anywhere else. We have done this by creating a truly inclusive culture, where all colleagues can bring their full and authentic selves to work and be treated with dignity?and respect in an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment.Thanks to our people, Saga was awarded with a Gold for Best Customer Centric Culture in 2025. This is testament to the great culture weve built together. This award belongs to all our colleagues who collectively make Saga a fantastic place to work. We are champions of age inclusivity and signatories of the Age-Friendly Employer Pledge, we are proud of our multigenerational teams we have in place. Were also a committed Disability Confident employer and ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. Your application will have fair consideration, and youll receive personal communication throughout your applicant journey when you apply to join Saga.Saga does not accept agency CVs unless specifically engaged on the role by the Talent Acquisition Team. Please do not forward CVs to our recruiters, employees or any other company location. Saga will not be responsible for any fees related to CVs received in this unsolicited manner. #LI-KF1 TPBN1_UKTJ