Junior Talent Acquisition Specialist
Methods Business and Digital Technology
Junior Talent Acquisition Specialist
Methods Business and Digital Technology
Digital transformation for UK public sector
Methods Business and Digital Technology · London, United Kingdom (Hybrid) · Full-time · Posted 2026-09-15
Workplace: hybrid
Department: SU - HR - Talent Acquisition
Methods is a £100M+ IT Services Consultancy who has partnered with a range of central government departments and agencies to transform the way the public sector operates in the UK. Established over 30 years ago and UK-based, we apply our skills in transformation, delivery, and collaboration from across the Methods Group, to create end-to-end business and technical solutions that are people-centred, safe, and designed for the future.
Our human touch sets us apart from other consultancies, system integrators and software houses - with people, technology, and data at the heart of who we are, we believe in creating value and sustainability through everything we do for our clients, staff, communities, and the planet.
We support our clients in the success of their projects while working collaboratively to share skill sets and solve problems. At Methods we have fun while working hard; we are not afraid of making mistakes and learning from them.
Predominantly focused on the public-sector, Methods is now building a significant private sector client portfolio.
Methods was acquired by the Alten Group in early 2022.
Role Specification
Are you passionate about connecting great people with exciting opportunities? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where relationships, creativity, and business impact go hand in hand?
We're looking for a Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our London team and play a key role in attracting, engaging, and hiring exceptional talent across engineering, technology, and consulting. You'll work closely with hiring managers, shape candidate experiences, and help drive the growth of one of the UK's leading engineering and IT consultancies.
Key Responsibilities
Talent Sourcing: Understand hiring needs and workforce planning to efficiently fill leadership and specialist roles across the organization.
Candidate Identification: Source high-caliber professionals through direct approaches, headhunting, LinkedIn, talent mapping, and digital tracking methods.
End-to-End Recruitment: i) Screen CVs using modern tools and data-driven methods. ii) Conduct insightful phone screenings and structured interviews using behavioral questions, case studies, and role-plays. iii) Manage the relationship with the Directors and the Candidates
Candidate Engagement: Serve as a trusted advisor throughout the candidate journey, ensuring a seamless and positive experience from initial contact through to onboarding.
Leadership Pipeline Development: Build and nurture a qualified candidate pool to meet current and future hiring needs.
Market Insights: Conduct competitive intelligence and talent mapping to remain ahead of market trends and strengthen strategic hiring decisions.
Recruitment Analytics & Reporting: Provide regular updates to stakeholders through group reporting and internal dashboards, ensuring process optimization and accountability.
Continuous Improvement: Drive improvements in candidate experience and optimize recruitment workflows for Technical Direction.
Ideally 2-5 years of experience in talent acquisition within fast-paced environment.
Bachelor’s degree in human resource management and psychology, or a related field, is preferred, along with experience as an in-house recruiter or agency recruiter.
Why This Role Is Exceptional
Social – Breakfast Tuesdays, Thirsty Thursdays and Pizza on the last Thursday of each month.
Studies have shown that some groups of people are less likely to apply to a role unless they meet 100% of the requirements. Whoever you are, if you like one of our jobs, we encourage you to apply as you might just be the candidate we are looking for. As an equal-opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute. Our commitment is to provide equal opportunities, an inclusive work environment, and fairness for everyone.
We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant & actively encourage applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists, service leavers, and military spouses/partners. We recognize the value of military skills and experience and are committed to ensuring that no applicant is unfairly disadvantaged during our recruitment and selection processes.
Methods is passionate about its people; we want our colleagues to develop the things they are good at and enjoy.
By joining us you can expect:
As well as this, we offer:
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Digital transformation for UK public sector
Methods Business and Digital Technology helps UK public sector organisations upgrade their services with digital transformation. It partners with central government departments and agencies to move from old, siloed legacy infrastructure to a platform-based operating model, keeping costs low while improving front-end public services for citizens. The company provides specialist skills and deep public-sector expertise to transform operations, reduce reliance on expensive suppliers, and strengthen control over customer relationships and operating models. Its goal is to safeguard public-facing services, apply digital thinking to keep services citizen-centered, and deliver real savings and benefits for government and society.
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