Hybrid Talent Acquisition Specialist

at Brave Bison

• Job title: Talent Acquisition Specialist
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, London, United Kingdom

About the role

• Talent Acquisition Specialist responsible for full recruitment lifecycle in a fast-paced digital agency. Partnering with department leads to attract high-quality talent in Media, Marketing, and Technology.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for roles across multiple business units.
• Build job descriptions, sourcing strategies, and interview processes aligned to each department’s needs.
• Screen, shortlist, and interview candidates, ensuring a smooth and engaging experience.
• Proactively source talent using platforms such as LinkedIn and referrals.
• Build and maintain warm pipelines for high-demand roles including: Creative & Production, Social & Marketing, Performance Marketing, Data & Tech.
• Advise hiring managers on market insights, salary benchmarks, and recruitment best practice.
• Run effective briefing sessions to deeply understand role requirements and team dynamics.
• Work closely with Resourcing Managers to fulfill staffing requests and ensure compliance.
• Manage Bamboo ATS workflows, reporting, and candidate compliance.
• Produce quarterly recruitment reports and present findings to senior leadership.

Requirements

• 5 years of in-house recruitment experience, ideally in a fast-paced digital agency environment.
• Hands-on experience with LinkedIn Recruiter and outbound sourcing/inbound pipeline development.
• Experience partnering with resourcing or project management teams on freelance/contract needs.
• Strong sourcing capabilities with a track record of filling niche or technical roles.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple vacancies simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with ATS systems and data-driven recruitment.

Benefits

• Dynamic working: To keep that work-life harmony in check, we're flexible on where and when you work
• Private medical insurance: To keep you fighting fit and give you and your family peace of mind.
• Income protection: We know it feels good to be covered, just in case.
• Calm Subscription: Now more than ever, it’s important to mind your mind!
• 25 days annual leave: This increases to 27 days after three years with us, and then increases every subsequent year up to a max. of 30 days
• Christmas closure: No need to save holiday days for the Christmas closure period. It's on us!
• Birthdays off: One extra day to celebrate your big day
• Summer hours: Between June and Aug we finish at 15.00 every Friday.
• Online coaching and mental health support: Unlimited via OpenUp
• Remote Working: Work abroad for up to one month a year.
• Performance & Salary: Reviewed twice a year for everyone.