Talent Acquisition Partner

Company: ICAEW
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Location: Milton Keynes
Job Description:

At The Institute of Chartered Accountants England & Wales (ICAEW), you’ll be part of an organisation that’s shaping the future of business, finance and the accountancy profession on a global scale. Our bold Direction 2030 strategy puts members, innovation, sustainability and trust at the heart of everything we do; creating an exciting, forward looking environment where your work has real impact. We invest in our people through our benefits package, continuous development and a supportive, inclusive culture that empowers you to grow and thrive. If you’re looking for a role with purpose, influence and opportunity, ICAEW is a place where your future can truly take shape.

We’re looking for an experienced Talent Acquisition Partner to join our team on a permanent basis. This role is based in Milton Keynes, working on a hybrid pattern. The position offers a salary of £46,000 to £53,600 per annum.

To provide a professional, inclusive and effective talent acquisition service that enables ICAEW to attract and appoint high-quality people. The role combines hands-on recruitment delivery with trusted stakeholder partnership and informed decision-making, ensuring recruitment activity supports ICAEW’s priorities, complies with relevant requirements and provides a positive experience for candidates and hiring managers.

What you will be doing:

  • Manage a full portfolio of vacancies from approval and attraction through screening, assessment, selection, offer and handover, conducting or supporting interviews where required.
  • Partner with HR Business Partners, hiring managers and key stakeholders to understand current and future resourcing needs, agree recruitment plans, and provide constructive advice and challenge on role requirements, selection methods, timescales and market conditions.
  • Develop tailored attraction and sourcing strategies for roles at all levels, using appropriate channels including direct search, professional networks, social media, job boards and agencies.
  • Deliver a timely, inclusive and consistent recruitment experience, with clear communication, constructive feedback and evidence-based selection decisions.
  • Ensure recruitment activity complies with relevant employment law, immigration and data protection requirements, internal policies and agreed procedures, escalating complex or higher-risk matters to the Talent Acquisition Team Manager where appropriate.

What you will need:

  • Proven experience of independently delivering multiple end-to-end recruitment campaigns across all role levels including attraction, direct sourcing, assessment, selection and offer management.
  • Credible recruitment-partnering and communication skills, with the ability to advise, influence and constructively challenge hiring managers.
  • Good working knowledge of UK employment law, immigration and data protection requirements relevant to recruitment, including equality, inclusive selection, contracts and UK GDPR.
  • Strong planning, prioritisation, judgement and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage competing vacancies and deadlines, resolve issues independently and escalating higher-risk matters appropriately.
  • Ability to interpret recruitment data and market information and use insight to make evidence-based recommendations.

Please see full job description attached.

What you can expect from us

We believe doing your best work starts with feeling supported both professionally and personally. That’s why we offer a range of benefits designed to give you flexibility, security, and peace of mind:

  • Private Medical Insurance
  • 24 days’ holiday, and the option to buy or sell extra days
  • Everyday savings through gym discounts, travel loans, and retail perks
  • Enhanced family leave, including up to 6 months on full pay
  • Ongoing wellbeing support, including access to CABA
  • A paid day each year to volunteer for a cause that matters to you

It’s all part of creating an environment where you can thrive, in work and beyond. For a full overview of our benefits package please see below.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date if we receive enough suitable applications. We therefore encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

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Posted: October 15th, 2026