Talent Acquisition Partner

About the opportunity

Civitas Talent is partnering exclusively with Castle Group - a fast-growing, founder-led business scaling across property, data centres and industrial energy - to appoint their first dedicated Talent Acquisition Partner. This is a genuine ground-floor opportunity to build a talent function from scratch in a business with real momentum.

About the role

Reporting to the HR Manager, this is a standalone, build-and-run role. You'll do two things brilliantly: proactively source and fill roles across specialised infrastructure, engineering and energy markets, and build the engine behind hiring - frameworks, systems, employer brand and process - so the business scales with quality. It's equal parts hands-on recruiter and strategic builder.

What you'll do

• Proactively source and fill roles across technical and leadership positions
• Build capability frameworks and support workforce planning as the business grows
• Establish Employment Hero as the talent database - templates, workflows, pipelines
• Create a standout employer brand and candidate experience
• Bring structure to hiring: competency-based interviews, assessment and psychometrics
• Introduce smart, AI-enabled sourcing and automation to lift hiring speed and quality
• Manage agency relationships and commercial terms with a sharp commercial eye

What you'll bring

• 5+ years in talent acquisition or recruitment, ideally including a standalone or lead role
• A proactive, direct-sourcing mindset - you go and find talent, you don't wait for applications
• Experience building frameworks, processes or employer-brand initiatives
• Comfort in a lean, founder-led environment where you own outcomes
• Technology and AI literacy, matched by genuine commercial savvy
• ATS experience (Employment Hero a plus)

What's on offer

• The autonomy to build something and leave your fingerprints on it
• A founder-led business with real growth and momentum
• Norwest location, close-knit team, onsite collaboration

How to apply

This search is managed exclusively by Civitas Talent. Apply via the link, or contact Shane at Civitas Talent for a confidential conversation. All applications and enquiries are handled in strict confidence.

**Agencies please note:** this role is managed exclusively by Civitas Talent. Unsolicited CVs sent to Civitas Talent or Castle Group will be deemed our property, with no fee payable.