Senior Talent Partner

Job Details

Senior Talent Partner

Location: UK/Hybrid

Contract: Permanent

About Verian

Verian is a purpose-led company, delivering high-impact projects that shape public policy and drive social change. From education to health, crime to energy, our projects make a real difference.
With offices in 17 countries, our 850 consultants and researchers advise government departments, regulators, charities, and other public sector organisations to make informed decisions and improve people’s lives. 
Our People team is agile, collaborative, and globally connected, driving strategic talent initiatives across all regions. Within this team, the Talent function ensures we build, support and grow exceptional teams. 

About the Role

We are looking for a strategic, hands-on Senior Talent Partner to join our team. In this role, you will act as a strategic advisor to business leaders, leading client-facing hiring, executive recruitment and drive cross-functional Talent initiatives including EVP projects, candidate experience, and contingent workforce programs.
This is a great opportunity to shape Verian’s approach to talent while making a tangible impact across the organization.

What You'll Do

•    Serve as a trusted partner to senior leaders, providing guidance on hiring strategies across all levels
•    Support senior hiring through targeted talent mapping and executive search 
•    Conduct structured, competency-based interviews, support selection processes, and participate in contract negotiations as needed
•    Mentor and support junior and mid-level recruiters, promoting best practices and knowledge sharing
•    Monitor recruitment metrics and provide actionable insights and strategic recommendations to continuously improve hiring outcomes
•    Review and enhance our external employer offering to create a compelling and attractive proposition.
•    Champion the candidate experience and support improvements to onboarding and induction processes.
•    Manage external platforms such as Glassdoor and LinkedIn 
•    Manage the contingent workforce recruitment program
•    Evaluate current talent processes and systems, and develop a practical framework to effectively manage and grow talent

What You'll Bring

• Proven experience in senior-level recruitment across multiple geographies, particularly the UK, APAC and Continental Europe (Germany, Belgium, France, Netherlands…)
• Executive search experience a plus
• Strategic thinker with a commercial mindset, able to deliver cost effective hiring solutions*
• Experience of using innovative approaches to source, attract and build talent pools
• Comfortable using ATS, recruitment technology and talent tools to streamline processes. Familiarity with SuccessFactors Recruitment Module is a plus.
• Solid understanding of talent management best practices
• Confident communicator and trusted advisor to senior leaders
• Skilled at balancing speed, quality, and compliance
• Collaborative, results-oriented and proactive

Why Verian ?

• Work on socially meaningful projects in a supportive, collaborative environment
• Hybrid working and flexible arrangements
• Professional growth and development opportunities

Ready to make an impact? Join Verian and help build high-performing teams!