Lead Talent Acquisition Manager - Technology - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

As part of a Global Talent Acquisition team, this role is responsible for the strategic partnering, service delivery and development of the Talent Acquisition strategy.

The role of Lead TA Manager for UK Group Technology partners into the leadership teams of the Group Technology functions they are aligned to (UK Technology, Tesco Mobile, Booker & OneStop) and manages a team of Talent Acquisition Managers & Talent Acquisition Partners delivering the end-to-end recruitment process ensuring Tesco’s engagement with the best talent whilst transforming the diversity of our workforce through delivering an efficient, valued, and inclusive candidate experience and ensure a simple and efficient process for hiring managers.

You will be responsible for:

• Translating Group Talent Acquisition strategy into actionable business and deployment plans tailored for the

market

• Strategically partner with the leadership teams of the Group business functions I am aligned to, building

proactive TA strategies that deliver the business people plan and strategic priorities

• Leading and guiding a team of Talent Acquisition Managers, creating a welcoming and high performing team

culture which is renowned for delivering operational excellence.

• Collaborating closely with senior stakeholders and the People team to align the 12-month Talent Acquisition

plan with business goals,

• Creating and implementing functional attraction strategies that complement our 'Promise of Every Day'

strategy and market objectives,

• Serving as the go-to point for market-level escalations across all functions and providing thought leadership

and strategic direction.

• Collaborate with Talent Acquisition peers who own service delivery into group functions to align operational

plans & learnings in all countries.

• Leads continuous improvement working closely with wider Group People Services teams on automation /

innovation / process improvement and contributes to broader projects.

• Define operational data and success metrics, ensuring objectives are measurable and achieved.

• Apply our value of “Everyone’s Welcome” to ensure Diverse and inclusive hiring practices

• Following our Business Code of Conduct and always acting with integrity and due diligence

You will need:

• Expert understanding of Talent Acquisition & experience working with teams across within various country/s and functions

• Experience managing teams at all levels, including managers of managers and being a visionary leader with the

ability to inspire and lead a team towards achieving ambitious recruitment goals.

• Proven ability to craft and deliver strategic plans that translate Group Talent Acquisition strategy into market specific actions

• Strong stakeholder management skills, able to partner with business leaders and the People team effectively

• Analytical skills and commercial acumen with the ability to provide insights and recommendations based on

business strategy, market trends, and data analysis

• Forward-thinking approach to talent demand planning, anticipating future needs and building talent pipelines

• Demonstrated ability to manage end-to-end hiring within a Talent Acquisition team, leveraging data and

insights for forward planning

• Able to work with minimal direction and navigate ambiguity, managing self and others to successful outcomes.

• Have technical proficiency and experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and other recruitment

technologies.

• Ability to problem-solve, adapt to changing business needs and address and resolve recruitment challenges creatively and efficiently.

What's in it for you:

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Annual bonus scheme of up to 20% of base salary
Holiday starting at 25 days plus a personal day (plus Bank holidays)
Private medical insurance
26 weeks maternity and adoption leave (12 months service required at the qualifying date) at full pay, followed by 13 weeks of Statutory Maternity Pay or Statutory Adoption Pay, we also offer 6 weeks fully paid paternity leave
Free 24/7 virtual GP service, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for you and your family, free access to a range of experts to support your mental wellbeing

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About us:

Our vision at Tesco is to become every customer's favourite way to shop, whether they are at home or out on the move. Our core purpose is 'Serving our customers, communities and planet a little better every day'. Serving means more than a transactional relationship with our customers. It means acting as a responsible and sustainable business for all stakeholders, for the communities we are part of and for the planet.

We are proud to have an inclusive culture at Tesco where everyone truly feels able to be themselves. At Tesco, we not only celebrate diversity, but recognise the value and opportunity it brings. We're committed to creating a workplace where differences are valued, and make sure that all colleagues are given the same opportunities. We're a big business with diverse working patterns and many business areas which means that we can find something that works for you. Everyone is welcome at Tesco.

We have recently announced that we will be moving towards a more blended working week – combining office and remote working. Our offices will continue to be where we connect, collaborate and innovate. Please talk to us to about how this can work for you.

NOTE: Should you be successful in your application, your offer will be subject to and conditional upon you providing your bank account details on your agreed start date.

We're proud to have been accredited Disability Confident Leader and we're committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. For further information on the accessibility support we can offer, please visit https://www.tesco-careers.com/accessibility