Talent Sourcing Partner

I am partnering with a large, market-leading organisation that sits at the forefront of innovation, delivering cutting-edge solutions. As the business continues to scale its technology and data capabilities, it is making significant investment in attracting world-class STEM talent to help drive its next phase of transformation and growth.

The Role

They are seeking a highly driven Talent Sourcing Partner to join our Talent Acquisition team. This is a critical role focused on proactively identifying, engaging and building pipelines of high-calibre talent—primarily across technology and STEM disciplines.

You will work closely with recruiters and hiring managers to develop sourcing strategies for complex and niche roles, with a strong emphasis on technology stack recruitment (e.g. software engineering, data, cloud and infrastructure).

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with Talent Acquisition and Hiring Managers to deliver proactive sourcing strategies across technology and STEM functions
• Identify and engage top talent across key skill areas including:
• Software Engineering (Java, Python, C# / .NET, JavaScript frameworks, etc.)
• Data & Analytics (Data Engineering, Data Science, ML/AI)
• Cloud & DevOps (AWS, Azure, GCP, Kubernetes, CI/CD)
• Build and maintain strong talent pipelines for niche and business-critical roles
• Utilise a variety of sourcing channels including LinkedIn Recruiter, GitHub, Stack Overflow, Boolean search, professional networks and events
• Conduct initial candidate outreach and engagement to assess interest and suitability
• Collaborate closely with recruiters to ensure a seamless candidate experience
• Provide market intelligence including talent mapping, competitor analysis and hiring trends
• Drive diversity sourcing initiatives to improve representation across technical hiring

Required Experience & Skills

• Proven experience as a Talent Sourcing Partner / Talent Sourcer, ideally within a recruitment agency, RPO or in-house experience
• Strong experience sourcing STEM and technology talent, including understanding of technical skillsets and tech stacks
• Demonstrable success in filling hard-to-hire roles through direct sourcing strategies
• Advanced sourcing skills (Boolean search, X-ray search, talent mapping)
• Strong knowledge of tech ecosystems and hiring markets
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Data-driven mindset with the ability to track and optimise sourcing performance

The Package.

• Competitive Salary – Up to £45,000
• Annual Bonus – Circa 15%
• Generous Pension Scheme
• Annual Leave – 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, giving you plenty of time to recharge
• Private Medical Insurance – Comprehensive cover to support your health and wellbeing
• Life Assurance – Providing financial security and peace of mind for you and your loved ones
• Hybrid Working – 3 days per week onsite in Milton Keynes, with flexibility for the remainder of the week