At the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), we are always on the lookout for top talent to strengthen our dynamic team. We are now seeking a Talent Acquisition Manager to lead our talent acquisition strategy, build exceptional teams, and drive innovative recruitment practices across our organisation. This is a Hybrid role, with at least 1-2 days per week at our London Office.

Why Join Us?

Do you want to lead the transformation of how we attract and hire talent? Do you thrive on developing strategic partnerships, leading high-performing teams, and making a real impact on organisational success? If so, this is the opportunity for you!

Your Role

As a Talent Acquisition Manager, you will:

*        Create and build a forward-thinking talent acquisition strategy aligned with our People Strategy.

*        Lead a talented team of Talent Acquisition Officers, providing coaching and development support.

*        Partner strategically with HR Business Partners and hiring managers to modernise our approach to attracting and hiring talent.

*        Oversee end-to-end recruitment campaigns, ensuring an excellent candidate experience throughout.

*        Lead employer branding and outreach initiatives, strengthening HCPC's reputation as an employer of choice.

*        Drive inclusive, data-driven recruitment practices, leveraging technology and generative AI to streamline processes.

*        Manage recruitment metrics and provide strategic insights to the Executive Leadership Team.

*        Tackle hard-to-fill roles through innovative sourcing strategies and market insight.

What We're Looking For

We are seeking someone who:

*        Has a solid talent acquisition experience with full-cycle recruiting expertise.

*        Possesses excellent communication skills and is able to present effectively to varied audiences.

*        Has proven experience in line management, developing and leading teams.

*        Can establish credibility with senior leadership and influence talent strategies.

*        Has strong knowledge of employment law and recruitment best practices.

*        Is educated to degree level or equivalent, with CIPD Level 5 qualification (or working towards it).

*        Has experience with e-recruitment systems and proficiency with social media and professional networks.

Our Values

We are committed to recruiting individuals who are passionate about protecting the public and who embody the values that make HCPC a great place to work. Our values underpin what we do and how we do it, to help us operate to high standards and effectively as a regulator and employer. In addition to the core competencies for this role, we will also assess you against our values during the selection process: Please refer to the HCPC Values and Behavioural Framework.

If you're ready to lead talent acquisition transformation and help shape the future of our workforce, we want to hear from you!

Further information on this role is detailed in the Job Description and Person Specification.  Please click here to download the Job Description and Person Specification.

Location: Hybrid working with a mandatory attendance of 1-2 days a week at our office in London

Closing Date: 14 January 2026 (all vacancies close at 1pm)

Interview Date: w/c 19 January 2026

Application information:

Please submit a supporting statement along with your CV. Applications without a supporting statement will not be reviewed. There will also be an assessment along with the interview.

All candidates must have the appropriate right to work in the UK. Before starting employment, we will conduct thorough checks on original documentation to verify your right to work status. Please note that the HCPC does not offer a sponsorship scheme and is therefore unable to sponsor visa applications.

HCPC's vision is to be recognised as an actively anti-discriminatory organisation that upholds and promotes best practice in equality, diversity and inclusion and an active ally for change. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join the HCPC. Please refer to HCPCs Behavioural Standards Framework.