22 Jul 2025
22 Jul 2025
Birmingham, United Kingdom
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Starting from £40,138 - depending on experience
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Talent Acquisition Specialist

About the Role
NPL`s friendly and dynamic HR team support and recruit across all areas of the business and at all levels i.e. apprentices, scientists and all operational and functional roles as well at joint appointments. Recruitment and resourcing are critical and we work closely with our HR colleagues and the external market place to make sure that we have the right people, with the right skills, in the right locations to deliver our vision.

It will be key for this role holder to actively manage the performance and potential of part of the team, ensuring they are highly motivated, customer focused and continuously improving. The Talent Acquisition Specialist will have their own portfolio, as well as bring specialist advice and guidance to all at NPL, identification and implementation of best practice, all with a keen eye on innovative solutions and diversity and inclusion.

Please note: Applications will be reviewed, and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert therefore we may at any time bring the closing date forward. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as practical.

We actively recruit citizens of all backgrounds, but the nature of our work in specific departments means that nationality, residency and security requirements can be more tightly defined than others. You will be asked about this throughout the recruitment process. To work at NPL, you will need to obtain BPSS security clearance. To work in this role, you will need to have an SC clearance with no restrictions, or you must have the ability to obtain an SC clearance.
About You
Recruitment and resourcing are critical and we work closely with our HR colleagues and the external market place to make sure that we have the right people, with the right skills, in the right locations to deliver our vision. We are in a period of growth and are looking for an In House Recruitment Advisor, to join our busy team.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver a consultative end to end management of the recruitment process’
• Provide a pro-active face to face and telephone point of contact for managers and candidates who need advice on our current Recruitment process’
• Advice line managers on best recruitment methods for each vacancy, whether on-line, press advertising, agencies, job centres etc.
• Ensure all authorisation and compliance requirements are in place ahead of recruitment engagement
• Placing job advertisements on internal websites and in external publications
• Review and assess candidate applications, per role and across campaigns
• Arranging interviews/general recruitment & team administration
• Collating and giving feedback
• Conducting competency based interviews
• Offer management
• Candidate management throughout the recruitment process
• Managing and building relationships with key external suppliers
• Applicant Tracking System (ATS) data entry and management
• Assist in providing recruitment training
• Working closely with the resourcing team to monitor the recruitment budget

Person Specification

• Solid Experience of in house recruitment process (within or external to)

• Demonstrable candidate and client management experience

• Experience and knowledge of e-recruitment practices and recruitment technology including Applicant Tracking Systems, CRM & Social channels

• Direct sourcing experience including job boards and LinkedIn Recruiter

• Excellent communication and relationship management skills
• A strong team player
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to use initiative and influence key stakeholders
• Confident and collaborative
About Us
The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is a world-leading centre of excellence that provides cutting-edge measurement science, engineering and technology to underpin prosperity and quality of life in the UK.

NPL and DSIT have strong commitments to diversity and equality of opportunity, and welcome applications from candidates irrespective of their background, gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, or age, providing they meet the required criteria. Applications from women, disabled and black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates in particular are encouraged. All disabled candidates (as defined by the Equality Act 2010) who satisfy the minimum criteria for the role will be guaranteed an interview under the Disability Confident Scheme.

At NPL, we believe our success is a result of the diversity and talent of our people. We strive to nurture and respect individuals to ensure everyone feels valued by treating everyone on the basis of their own individual merits and abilities regardless of their own or perceived identity, as part of our commitment to diversity & inclusion, we hold memberships and accreditations to ensure we’re creating an environment where all our colleagues feel supported and welcome, please see our Diversity & Inclusion page.

We are committed to the health and well-being of our employees. Flexible working and social activities are embedded in our culture to create a positive work-life balance, along with a broad range of benefits. Our values are at the heart of what we do, and they shape the way we interact, develop our people and celebrate success.

To ensure everyone has an equal chance, we’re always willing to make reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process. If you would like to discuss, please contact us.
To ensure everyone has an equal chance, we’re always willing to make reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process. If you would like to discuss, please contact us.