Talent Acquisition Manager – Professional Services

Instant Impact

Talent Acquisition Manager leading recruitment strategies for a legal business with a growth mindset. Engaging with multiple stakeholders and managing a dynamic hiring process.

Posted 6/2/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £55,000 - £65,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Swift

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Execute Talent Acquisition Strategy: Innovatively implement the TA strategy for new requisitions, ensuring a swift, effective, and engaging hiring process.
Exceed Partnership Goals: Consistently meet and surpass all partnership SLAs and objectives, setting new benchmarks for success.
Oversee the Hiring Journey: Manage all hiring activities by overseeing agreed volumes of roles with robust tech and Centre of Excellence support.
Maintain Quality Standards: Ensure high-quality work from Talent Acquisition Partners and any support from the Centre of Excellence.
Provide a top-tier, memorable experience to all key stakeholders, including hiring managers and candidates, while continuously expanding our influence and impact with the partnership.
Collaborate and Innovate: Work with the Partnership Director to deliver cutting-edge insights and foresight to stakeholders through detailed reports and talent/market intelligence.
Offer fresh, innovative suggestions to enhance the client's Talent Acquisition function and processes, supporting every step of the way in implementing these improvements.
Sharing best practices, ideas, and partnership results.
Leading internal coaching and training sessions.
Embodying and promoting ii's values and culture.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Legal Practice Hiring Experience: Experience hiring within a law practice and an understanding of partnership structures and how they influence hiring decisions and stakeholder management.
Leadership Skills: Demonstrated people management experience, including mentoring and developing recruitment teams.
In-House or RPO Expertise: Previous experience working within an in-house or RPO environment is essential.
Professional Services Experience: Experience hiring within a law firm desirable.
Stakeholder Management: Exceptional ability to engage, influence, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
Customer-Centric Approach: A commitment to delivering outstanding service whilst fostering long-term professional relationships.
Agility and Resilience: Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
Communication Excellence: Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, enabling clear and effective messaging.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Work from Anywhere Policy: Enjoy the flexibility to work from any location for up to 4 weeks each year.
Private Health Insurance: Your health and well-being are a priority. Benefit from comprehensive private health insurance for peace of mind.
Home Office Allowance: Create your perfect home workspace with a £200 allowance to enhance your comfort and productivity.
Personal Development Fund: Invest in your growth with a £500 annual allowance for professional development. Explore courses, conferences, and more.
Generous Time Off: Take time to recharge with 25 days of holiday, plus all Bank Holidays. Additionally, enjoy an Employee Enrichment Day and a Recharge Day each year.
Clear Progression Path: Achieve your career goals with a clear progression structure designed to support your professional growth.
Flexible Working Model: Experience the best of both worlds with the option to work from home or on-site with your client. Your work, your way.
Team Incentives: Build strong bonds with your colleagues through team incentives, including weekend getaways, social events, and team lunches.
Dedicated Development Time: Dedicate 10% of your working week to developing yourself, enhancing client relationships, and contributing to Instant Impact's success. Your growth drives our progress.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Talent Acquisition StrategyHiring Process ManagementRecruitment Team DevelopmentMarket IntelligenceStakeholder Engagement

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationCommunicationCustomer-Centric ApproachAgilityResilience