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Job Summary
Job Title: Talent Manager
Location: Hybrid 3 days in the office 2 days remote
Employment Type: Full-time
About Olive Jar
Olive Jar is a specialist talent partner helping organisations build high-performing teams across critical public sector programmes. We support government departments by identifying and securing exceptional talent across permanent fixed-term and contract positions.
As demand across major public sector programmes continues to grow we are expanding our team and looking for a Talent Manager to support resourcing across multiple hiring models and workforce types.
The Role
As a Talent Manager you will play a key role in sourcing engaging and placing talent across contractor permanent and fixed-term (FTC) roles. You will manage candidate pipelines support hiring across complex programmes and ensure a high-quality experience for both clients and candidates.
This is a relationship-driven role suited to someone who understands the dynamics of public sector hiring and enjoys building strong networks within the contractor and permanent talent markets.
Key Responsibilities
Requirements
Nice to Have
What We Offer
Location: Hybrid 3 days in the office 2 days remote
Employment Type: Full-time
About Olive Jar
Olive Jar is a specialist talent partner helping organisations build high-performing teams across critical public sector programmes. We support government departments by identifying and securing exceptional talent across permanent fixed-term and contract positions.
As demand across major public sector programmes continues to grow we are expanding our team and looking for a Talent Manager to support resourcing across multiple hiring models and workforce types.
The Role
As a Talent Manager you will play a key role in sourcing engaging and placing talent across contractor permanent and fixed-term (FTC) roles. You will manage candidate pipelines support hiring across complex programmes and ensure a high-quality experience for both clients and candidates.
This is a relationship-driven role suited to someone who understands the dynamics of public sector hiring and enjoys building strong networks within the contractor and permanent talent markets.
Key Responsibilities
- Source and engage high-quality candidates for contract permanent and FTC roles across public sector programmes
- Build and maintain strong talent pipelines across key skill areas
- Manage the full candidate lifecycle from initial outreach through to placement and onboarding
- Work closely with clients and hiring managers to understand workforce needs and role requirements
- Coordinate interviews feedback and offer processes
- Support contractor onboarding and compliance processes where required
- Maintain accurate candidate and pipeline records within the CRM/ATS system
- Provide a high-quality candidate experience throughout the hiring process
- Support workforce planning and talent mapping activities for future hiring needs
Requirements
- Experience in recruitment talent acquisition or workforce delivery
- Experience working across contractor and permanent hiring
- Strong sourcing and candidate engagement skills
- Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
- Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple roles and hiring streams simultaneously
- Strong attention to detail and understanding of compliance processes
Nice to Have
- Experience recruiting for public sector organisations consultancies or government programmes
- Knowledge of contractor markets IR35 considerations or contingent workforce models
- Experience using recruitment systems and candidate databases
What We Offer
- Competitive salary
- Performance-based incentives
- Flexible / remote working
- Opportunity to work on impactful public sector programmes
- Collaborative and supportive team environment
- Clear progression opportunities as Olive Jar grows
Required Experience:
Manager
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- Customer Development
About Company
Olive Jar Digital is one of the UK's fastest-growing, award-winning digital consultancies, dedicated to driving digital transformation through managed delivery services and expert talent provision.
