Talent Acquisition Partner

FIRST is a leading global brand experience agency providing Content, Creative, Digital Technology, Management & Delivery, and Data & Insights services. For 30 years, we have utilized three flexible delivery models: Embedded teams, Corporate Campus operations, and a Full-Service Agency.

Managing over 37,000 events & projects annually across 110 countries, FIRST serves 130+ brands, specializing in Fortune 500 companies within the Financial Services, Technology, Healthcare, Media, and Professional Services sectors. FIRST is part of the broader Encore family of companies. Encore is a global leader in event production and technology.

Consistently recognized for excellence, recent honors include 2026 Chief Marketer Agency of the Year, the Ad Net Zero Award for sustainability, and more.

A Talent Acquisition Partner is responsible for finding, recruiting, and hiring the best people for an organisation. They work closely with hiring managers to understand their needs and develop effective ways to find qualified candidates. They work closely with other People functions to ensure a smooth recruitment experience for hiring managers and candidates.

Your Contributions

• Manage the full lifecycle recruiting process for assigned requisitions, including candidate evaluation and offer negotiation.
• Build strong, trusted relationships with hiring managers to understand team needs, execute agreed hiring strategies, and bring top talent into FIRST.
• Guide hiring teams on recruitment best practices and ensure all interviews are conducted with candidate care as a top priority.
• Develop and implement targeted sourcing strategies for hard-to-fill roles, actively seeking talent from diverse communities and non-traditional channels to broaden representation and improve hiring outcomes.
• Draft, refine, and publish job postings in collaboration with P&C Business Partners.
• Proactively monitor aging requisitions and initiate timely escalations with hiring teams & talent acquisition management when roles exceed agreed-upon days open.
• Source and attract passive candidates utilizing appropriate platforms.
• Utilize the applicant tracking system (ATS) for job postings, reviewing applicants, creating offer letters, and communicating new hires to relevant stakeholders, whilst maintaining data integrity.
• Contribute to recruitment-related projects and initiatives.
• Advise hiring teams on trends, best practices, and regulations, and ensure all interviews are conducted in accordance with high candidate care as a top priority.
• Recommend improvements to the recruitment process based on observations and feedback.
• Proactively manage competing priorities across multiple business areas.

What We Are Looking For

• 3-5 years of relevant experience
• Extensive recruitment experience in an agency or internal recruiting role
• Knowledge of diversity and inclusion practices
• Proficiency in using MS Office, Google software, Greenhouse, or other ATS platforms
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proven relationship-building
• Ability to use data, metrics, and evidence to inform and provide recommendations
• Resilient multi-tasker
• Application of sound judgment and professionalism
• Maintaining high ethical practices and confidentiality

At FIRST, we believe that the passion, creativity, and commitment of our teams drive our success. That's why we offer a range of benefits and perks to support your personal and professional growth

• Private Medical Insurance with BUPA from day one
• 28 Days Annual Leave PLUS Bank Holidays
• 20 Days of Sick Pay each Year
• Enhanced Parental Leave (Maternity & Paternity)
• Wellness Stipend
• Complimentary access to Headspace, Rocket Lawyer & Maven
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Season Ticket Loan
• Pension Scheme Enhancements
• Discretionary Bonus Structure
• Global Opportunities: With a presence in 7 countries worldwide, including headquarters in London, New York, and Singapore, you may have the opportunity to work on exciting projects across different locations.

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FIRST is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. FIRST is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We stand firm: FIRST will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. If any candidate feels that they are unable to meet the requirements of the role, please get in touch to discuss adjustments or other suitable roles.

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