Talent Engagement Manager

Contract - expected to last up until end June 2026

London W1 (Hybrid)

We're supporting a large, high-growth business on a business-critical commercial hiring project and are looking for an immediately available Talent Engagement Manager to come in and deliver at pace.

This is a high-volume, high-visibility contract partnering directly with senior commercial leaders to hire best-in-class, diverse junior sales and field-based talent across the GB market.

What you'll be doing

• Owning end-to-end delivery of a large-scale commercial hiring programme
• Partnering with senior stakeholders across the GB business on hiring strategy and delivery
• Managing volume hiring across multiple waves with tight timelines
• Building and managing talent pipelines and handling high-volume screening activity
• Leading and supporting assessment centre delivery
• Acting as a trusted advisor on hiring decisions, inclusive recruitment, and best practice
• Using data and insight to track progress and drive outcomes

What we're looking for

• Strong in-house Talent Acquisition / Talent Engagement background
• Commercial / Sales hiring experience is essential
• FMCG or fast-paced consumer business experience highly desirable
• Proven experience delivering volume hiring and running assessment centres
• Confident managing and influencing multiple senior stakeholders
• Comfortable operating in fast-paced, ambiguous, and matrixed environments
• Available at short notice and happy to hit the ground running
• This is a great opportunity for a TA contractor who enjoys pace, ownership, and visibility, and wants to make a real impact on a flagship commercial project.

Brightwork offers the services of a recruitment agency for permanent roles and a recruitment business for temporary roles