Talent Acquisition Sourcer - Technical / IT

Talent Acquisition Sourcer - Technical / IT

• Location: Manchester (Hybrid – 1 day per week onsite)
• Contract: 6 months initial (likely extensions)
• Rate: £210 per day (Inside IR35)

The Role

We are recruiting an experienced Contingent Recruiter / Inbound Sourcer to support high-volume hiring across technical roles during a period of increased demand. This is a delivery-focused, individual contributor role, ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, enjoys ownership of recruitment delivery, and excels at managing large candidate volumes at the top of the funnel.

You’ll be part of a newly merged Talent Attraction / Inbound Sourcing team, reporting into a Talent Delivery function and working closely with recruiters, hiring managers, and recruitment operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Own top-of-funnel recruitment delivery for assigned roles
• Review, screen, and process high volumes of inbound applications and referrals
• Manage 12–14 live requisitions at any one time
• Handle 300–400 applications per role (up to 500–1,000 per week overall)
• Conduct structured CV screening and candidate shortlisting
• Submit screened candidates into live roles via an ATS
• Act as the first point of contact for candidates entering the organisation’s talent ecosystem
• Support and advise on:
• Job adverts
• Talent attraction strategies
• Top-of-funnel effectiveness
• Deliver a high-quality candidate experience through clear, timely communication
• Track recruitment activity using data and insights to improve screening efficiency
• Ensure all recruitment activity aligns with internal policies and employment regulations

Required Experience & Knowledge

• 3+ years’ experience in recruitment or sourcing (agency or in-house)
• Proven experience in high-volume recruitment environments
• Technical recruitment exposure is essential, particularly within: Backend Software Engineering, Data Science, Data Engineering, Machine Learning
• Ability to manage workload at pace and hit the ground running
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Confident communicator, comfortable engaging candidates and stakeholders
• Experience working with ATS platforms and automated screening processes

Hiring Context

• Newly created role due to significant increase in hiring demand
• Peak recruitment volumes expected during Q1–Q2
• Focus areas for 2026 include:
• Engineering
• Data & Technology
• Commercial / Partner Services
• Coverage across Europe and the Middle East

Apply today for immediate consideration!