Talent Acquisition Senior Manager – North-West

About MVH Europe:

Mars Veterinary Health (MVH) Europe is a family of leading veterinary care providers committed to creating a better world for pets. Our network includes trusted brands such as AniCura and Linnaeus operating over 500 animal hospitals and clinics across 17 European countries. Together our teams deliver high-quality modern veterinary care for companion animals ensuring peace of mind for pet owners through excellent access and patient safety.

AniCura our largest brand in Europe provides care to over three million patients each year through 12500 dedicated professionals. Linnaeus operating primarily in the UK and Ireland is home to over 6000 Associates empowered to deliver exceptional care through a culture of collaboration clinical excellence and continuous development.

At MVH Europe we prioritize a culture of accountability inclusion and wellbeing. We believe our purpose to make A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS starts with building a better world for our people. We support our teams through strong governance comprehensive wellbeing programs and a shared passion for delivering exceptional outcomes in veterinary care.

What You Will Do

As Talent Acquisition Senior Manager you will act as both a strategic advisor and operational lead managing a small team of TA partners and ensuring alignment with business goals. You will design and execute regional hiring strategies optimize processes and activate employer branding initiatives to attract top talent.

This role has been created as the organization is in the midst of an exciting transformation redefining its operating model and talent strategy. You will play a key role in shaping recruitment during this pivotal phase of change.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement regional talent acquisition strategies aligned with business objectives and workforce forecasts.
• Act as a trusted partner to clinic leaders and senior stakeholders advising on talent needs and market trends.
• Lead and coach a small TA team fostering a high-performance and collaborative culture.
• Partner with operations and finance to align hiring plans with growth projections.
• Use data and analytics to drive decisions on sourcing channels pipeline health and recruitment KPIs.
• Manage complex and senior-level requisitions while overseeing 10-25 open roles simultaneously.
• Build early talent pipelines through partnerships with universities and veterinary schools.
• Represent the organization at industry events and job fairs to enhance brand visibility.
• Activate and promote the Employee Value Proposition (EVP) in collaboration with marketing.
• Ensure compliance with recruitment policies GDPR and labour laws while monitoring recruitment spend.

Your Profile

• Bachelors degree in HR Business Psychology or related field; certifications in TA or HR are a plus.
• 5-7 years of full-cycle recruitment experience of which min. 3 years as TA Manager with an international scope.
• Proven experience leading or mentoring small recruitment teams.
• Strong expertise in sourcing pipeline building and engaging passive candidates.
• Proficiency in ATS systems (e.g. Workday) sourcing platforms (LinkedIn) and recruitment analytics tools.
• Excellent stakeholder management communication and influencing skills.
• Ability to balance operational volume with strategic planning in a fast-paced environment.

Please note: This position is currently open only to candidates who are already based in the Netherlands. Applications that do not meet this requirement will not be considered at this time.

Why This Role Stands Out

This is a unique opportunity to lead talent acquisition for a purpose-driven organization in a dynamic international setting. You will play a pivotal role in shaping recruitment strategies building strong talent pipelines and driving initiatives that support growth and enhance candidate experience.

Internal Candidates/Associates: If you are interested in this position please reach out to the Corporate Recruiter to understand the internal recruitmen

The recruitment process for this position is exclusively managed by Frazer Jones. For any inquiries or to express interest please contact Ayling Oei ( or )