Job Description

AtkinsRéalis is one of the world's leading multi-disciplinary consultancy firms offering unparalleled opportunities for individuals in search of a rewarding career. We offer an opportunity to make a difference and to shape the world to benefit future generations and the environment. At AtkinsRéalis, we're proud to say that the great work we do is thanks to our people's diversity of thought, expertise, and knowledge. When you join us, you'll be a part of this genuinely collaborative environment, where everyone's 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. 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, we'd love to hear from you.

Our deadline for applications is Wednesday, 24th September 2025, we recommend that you apply as soon as possible as this vacancy may close sooner due depending on application numbers. This role requires a hybrid working model i.e. requirement to work from office 3 days a week.

Your purpose:

• 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.

What you can bring:

• Proven, current, 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.

Read more about how you can thrive with us: Equality, diversity & inclusion in the UK & Europe (atkinsrealis.com)

Meeting your needs:

When you start with us, you'll enjoy "Total Reward", a package that can be tailored to your lifestyle, career and personal needs. From flexible holidays to life assurance, health & wellbeing benefits, and career planning for the senior stage of your career.

Making sure you're supported is important to us. So, if you identify as having a disability, tell us ahead of your interview. And let's talk about any adjustments you might need.

New name, new era. We are AtkinsRéalis. It will take some time for all our information to update - you can still refer to our fantastic benefits via the link below:

YourReward at AtkinsRéalis (atkinsrealis.com)

More about us:

AtkinsRéalis is a leading global consultancy with over 100 years of design and engineering expertise. With us, you'll be surrounded by the skills, knowledge and support to help you succeed. Together, we can deliver projects which have a positive, sustainable impact on the world.

Check out some of our recent, most exciting projects: AtkinsRéalis Projects (atkinsrealis.com)

Additional Information:

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 promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves, thrive and develop. To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support staff from different backgrounds. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and ability.

Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

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.