Talent Acquisition Business Partner – UK (12 months Maternity Cover)

Viridien ( is an advanced technology, digital and Earth data company that pushes the boundaries of science for a more prosperous and sustainable future. With our ingenuity, drive and deep curiosity we discover new insights, innovations, and solutions that efficiently and responsibly resolve complex natural resource, digital, energy transition and infrastructure challenges.

Job Summary

We are looking for a Talent Acquisition Business Partner (12-Month Maternity Cover) to join our Human Resources team, reporting directly to the Talent Acquisition Director. In this role, you will manage end-to-end recruitment across the UK/EMEA region, with a strong focus on technical and technology hiring. You will partner with hiring managers and HR stakeholders to attract high-quality talent across a range of specialist and technical disciplines. You will also support university relations and employer branding initiatives across the region and collaborate with the global TA team as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage full-cycle recruitment across UK/EMEA, with a strong focus on technical and specialist roles across multiple business units and countries.
• Partner with hiring managers to understand business and technical requirements and develop effective recruitment strategies.
• Proactively source and engage talent through LinkedIn Recruiter, professional networks, talent databases and other relevant channels, building pipelines for niche and hard-to-fill roles.
• Provide hiring managers with talent market insights, including candidate availability, skills trends and market conditions.
• Deliver a consistent, efficient hiring process and a best-in-class candidate experience.
• Build strong partnerships with the business, HR CoEs and HRBPs.
• Support employer branding, university recruitment, STEM/early-career and ID&E initiatives across the region.
• Collaborate with the global Talent Acquisition team on wider recruitment initiatives and best practices.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organisational Development or a relevant related field.

Required

• At least 4 years of recruitment experience, including at least 2 - 3 years of hands‑on technical recruitment experience within an in‑house and/or agency environment.
• Demonstrable experience recruiting across technology, engineering, software, infrastructure, data, digital or other specialist technical disciplines.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering complex and hard-to-fill searches, including direct sourcing of passive talent.
• Experience using ATS, CRM and sourcing/talent intelligence tools such as Workday, LinkedIn Recruiter and LinkedIn Talent Insights.
• Proven ability to operate effectively in a matrix environment, managing multiple priorities and stakeholders across different countries.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

Key Competencies

• Accountability and ownership
• Proactive and collaborative approach
• Adaptability
• Strong attention to detail
• Customer and candidate focus

Why work with us?

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Highly attractive bonus scheme
• Initial 22 days annual leave with future increases, complemented by a flexible buying and selling holiday program
• Company pension with generous employer contribution
• Wellbeing: Unmind app – puts you in control of your mental health
• A flexible benefits platform with numerous discount schemes - gym membership, restaurants, cinema tickets, and much more!
• Regular social club events, spontaneous reward events throughout the year
• Cycle purchase scheme
• Flexible Private Medical & Dental care programmes
• Bank Holiday Swap - our holiday swap program allows you to change it for another day of your choice!
• Relaxed dress code policy
• Learning and Development: At Viridien, we foster a culture of continuous learning and provide tailored training programs through our Learning Hub, designed to enhance technical, commercial, and personal growth.
• We Care About The Environment: We encourage and actively support a strong sense of community, through volunteering and various company initiatives, as well as a strong company commitment to protecting our environment through sustainable solutions, energy saving and waste reduction enterprises.

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We see things differently. Diversity fuels our innovation, we value the unique ways in which we differ, and we are committed to equal employment opportunities for all professionals.

Our Hiring Process: At Viridien, we are committed to delivering a respectful, inclusive, and transparent recruitment experience. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may not be able to provide individual feedback to every applicant. Only candidates whose qualifications closely match the role criteria will be contacted for an interview. We do, however, aim to share personalized feedback with those who progress to the first round of interviews and beyond. We are also dedicated to ensuring that our hiring process accessible to all. If you require any reasonable adjustments to fully participate in the application or interview stages, please don’t hesitate to contact your recruiter directly.

Ready to join our team? Viridien ( is an advanced technology, digital and Earth data company that pushes the boundaries of science for a more prosperous and sustainable future. With our ingenuity, drive and deep curiosity we discover new insights, innovations, and solutions that efficiently and responsibly resolve complex natural resource, digital, energy transition and infrastructure challenges.

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