Talent Acquisition Assistant (18 Month FTC)

Role: Talent Acquisition Assistant (18 Month FTC) Salary: £30,000 - £36,000 Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire Contract: Full time, 18 Month FTC, hybrid We're working on behalf of a leading professional services firm to recruit an Emerging Talent Assistant. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in attracting, developing, and supporting future professionals at the start of their careers.

You'll join a collaborative early careers team, contributing to a range of initiatives focused on developing emerging talent. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience across recruitment, programme coordination, and talent development within a supportive environment. With guidance and mentoring from experienced colleagues, you'll build your skills and confidence while gaining valuable insight into how structured early careers programmes operate.

• Support the recruitment and onboarding of early careers programmes, ensuring a smooth transition from education into the workplace
• Help build and maintain relationships with schools, colleges, universities, and training providers
• Assist in the design and delivery of development programmes aligned to organisational objectives
• Coordinate early careers recruitment and development activities
• Manage regular check-ins with programme participants
• Monitor industry trends and share insights with the wider team
• Support and help deliver assessment and selection activities
• Take ownership of key processes, including compliance and programme administration
• Act as a first point of contact for early careers-related queries

We're looking for someone who is organised, proactive, and keen to develop their career in early careers or talent development. You'll bring:

• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and experience with databases or systems
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong attention to detail
• A proactive, hands-on approach
• Excellent organisational and multitasking abilities
• A collaborative mindset and positive attitude

There may be opportunities to further develop your skills through structured learning or apprenticeship pathways.

Our client offers a flexible and supportive working environment, alongside a competitive benefits package, including:

• Competitive salary with regular reviews
• Hybrid and flexible working options
• Performance-related bonus
• Generous annual leave, increasing with service
• Holiday exchange scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced family-friendly policies

We are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion, and encourage applications from all backgrounds. Adjustments can be made throughout the recruitment process where required. How to Apply:

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