Talent Sourcing Advisor

Job Description

Overview

AtkinsRéalis is one of the worlds leading multi-disciplinary consultancy firms offering unparalleled opportunities for individuals in search of a rewarding career. We offer a 12 month fixed term contract opportunity to make a difference and to shape the world to benefit future generations and the environment. At AtkinsRéalis were proud to say that the great work we do is thanks to our peoples diversity of thought expertise and knowledge. When you join us youll be a part of this genuinely collaborative environment where everyones voice is valued and treated equally.

We are seeking a Talent sourcer to join our recruitment team managing the talent engagement stages of our hiring process for niche priority roles.

Our deadline for applications is Thursday 12th February 2026 we recommend that you apply as soon as possible as this vacancy may close sooner depending on application numbers. This is a 12-month fixed term contract and requires a hybrid working model i.e. requirement to work from office 3 days a week.

Your Role

This role involves close collaboration with our talent research team recruiters and hiring managers to identify and engage candidates with specialised skills. Key responsibilities include reaching out to passive candidates providing detailed information about opportunities encouraging and supporting candidates through the application interview and offer process. If you have strong networking skills understand sourcing principles using social media and enjoy learning about diverse roles wed love to hear from you.

• Engage with potential candidates via social media and professional networks (e.g. LinkedIn).
• Build collaborative relationships with hiring managers to understand current and future hiring needs.
• Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of AtkinsRéalis business areas including project activity internal operations and culture to ensure candidates gain a clear understanding of our organization.
• Maintain regular communication with key stakeholders to provide updates on engagement activities including leading or supporting briefing calls assisting with interview scheduling and provide guidance in structuring a compelling offer of employment.
• Respond to candidate enquiries throughout the application interview and offer stages ensuring a positive and inclusive candidate experience.
• Track and report on talent engagement activities in alignment with key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Share insights on industry trends competitor activity and market intelligence with hiring managers.
• Support virtual career fairs and follow-up activities related to candidate engagement.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to team members as needed.
• Participate in recruitment-related projects as required.

About you

• Proven relevant experience in direct talent sourcing and talent engagement ideally within recruitment agency or in-house recruitment teams.
• Strong negotiation skills and familiarity with best practices to support successful offer acceptance.
• Comprehensive understanding of talent attraction and engagement strategies including creative sourcing candidate development and stakeholder collaboration.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Experience working with offshore teams is a plus.
• Ability to attract and engage top talent with a collaborative approach to offer negotiations.
• Solid understanding of relevant markets trends and best practices.
• Ability to effectively represent the company and open roles to prospective candidates.
• Strong relationship-building skills with a focus on candidate and client experience.
• Capable of managing multiple tasks and adapting to changing priorities.
• Commitment to integrity and confidentiality.

Reward & benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive at every stage of your life and your career. Enjoy competitive salaries employee rewards and a brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health wellbeing financial and lifestyle choices. Make the most of a myriad of opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And combine our hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life.

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About AtkinsRéalis

Were AtkinsRéalis a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people data and technology to transform the worlds infrastructure and energy systems. Together with our industry partners and clients and our global team of consultants designers engineers and project managers we can change the world. Were committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Additional information

Security clearance

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If this is necessary it will be discussed with you at interview. The vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer. If applying to this role please do not make reference to (in conversation) or include in your application or CV details of any current or previously held security clearance.

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong - a place where we can all be ourselves thrive and develop to be the best we can be. So we offer a range of family friendly inclusive employment policies flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer we value applications from all backgrounds cultures and ability.

Worker Type

Job Type

At AtkinsRéalis we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender ethnic or national origin sexual identity and orientation age religion or disability but enriches itself through these differences.