Talent Acquisition Specialist (6-Month Fixed Term Contract)

Salary Circa £40,000

Location: Coventry

At Geely, our story began in 1986 with a simple but powerful idea, an idea that has driven us to become one of the world’s most forward-thinking automotive groups. For nearly three decades, we’ve been redefining mobility through our iconic global brands, including Geely Auto, Volvo Cars, Polestar, Lotus, Zeekr, Lynk & Co, the London Electric Vehicle Company, Farizon, and more. We are Geely Auto UK, the UK arm of Geely Auto Group. Having entered the market in 2025 with our first electric SUV, the Geely EX5, we’re continuing to grow rapidly as we build a nationwide dealer and service network.

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Job purpose:

The Talent Acquisition Specialist drives Geely Auto UK’s direct sourcing strategy, supporting key projects such as Zeekr and Geely Auto Ireland to attract high-quality talent aligned with business growth. The role focuses on identifying and building pipelines of high-potential candidates for current and future needs while delivering an excellent experience for hiring managers and candidates. Using market mapping, name gathering and headhunting techniques, the position reduces reliance on agencies, while also strengthening the employer brand and attraction strategy across the organisation in partnership with key stakeholders.

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Main responsibilities:

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process across all business areas, ensuring roles are fully specified, approved, and tracked through appropriate channels and systems.

• Source, assess and secure high-quality talent through a range of attraction methods, ensuring alignment with both role requirements and organisational culture.

• Build strong relationships with hiring managers and key stakeholders, embedding effective recruitment practices and supporting consistent ways of working.

• Lead on the development and continuous improvement of selection methodologies, equipping managers with effective interview and assessment tools.

• Develop and deliver targeted recruitment marketing and social attraction strategies to support both volume and niche hiring needs.

• Maintain a strong candidate pipeline and oversee the full candidate journey, ensuring an excellent experience from initial engagement through to onboarding.

• Identify opportunities to enhance recruitment processes, improve service delivery, and broaden the impact of the function.

• Provide accurate MI reporting (e.g. time-to-hire, cost-per-hire, source mix) and maintain up-to-date records within the recruitment system.

• Support offer management and negotiations in partnership with Hiring Managers and HR, and represent resourcing both internally and externally as required, including ownership of key projects.

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Education, Skills and Personal characteristics required:

• Strong knowledge of UK & Ireland recruitment legislation, with proven in-house/direct recruitment experience in a fast-paced environment.

• Track record of delivering complex recruitment projects and advising hiring managers on effective resourcing solutions.

• Experience in employer branding and multi-channel attraction strategies, including social and online platforms.

• Strong stakeholder management, influencing and negotiation skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships.

• Proactive, solutions-focused and adaptable, with an understanding of current talent market challenges

• Ability to analyse recruitment data and market trends to inform hiring approach and decision-making.

• CIPD Level 5/7 and broader HR knowledge - Desirable

• Experience in psychometric testing, project management and workforce planning - Desirable

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What can we offer you beyond the salary:

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays

• Company pension scheme

• Geely ECOS scheme

• x6 Life assurance

• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay

• Medicash

• Bike2work scheme

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We are an equal opportunities employer:

At Geely Auto UK, we value diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all candidates. We are committed to fair recruitment and ensuring everyone has the opportunity to reach their full potential. If you believe you are right for this role, we warmly welcome your application.