Talent Acquisition Officer

Job Summary

A great candidate experience sets the tone for everything that follows — and this role is central to making that happen. As a Talent Acquisition Officer, you will contribute to smoother, more effective recruitment processes across the organisation.

Job Description

How You'll Work:

You'll work closely with the Talent Acquisition Lead, HR Officers and hiring managers across the organisation to deliver a smooth, efficient and welcoming recruitment process. Collaboration is key - you'll support colleagues, build strong working relationships, and help ensure candidates and managers receive a consistent, positive experience.

Job Requirements

What We're Looking For:

Required

We'd love to hear from you if you have:

Experience in Talent Acquisition or HR, including involvement in recruitment or onboarding.

Strong organisational skills and confidence managing multiple tasks and deadlines.

Excellent communication skills and a service driven approach.

Experience using an ATS or HR system, alongside strong general IT skills.

High attention to detail and a methodical approach to administrative work.

A proactive attitude and the ability to adapt to changing priorities.

A commitment to delivering an excellent candidate experience.

Desirable

Experience supporting interview panels.

Interest in developing within TA or HR.

Experience supporting a multi site organisation.

Job Responsibilities

What You'll Be Doing:

Leading the day to day candidate experience, ensuring timely, supportive and professional communication throughout the recruitment journey.

Coordinating interview logistics, including scheduling, liaison with hiring managers, briefing candidates, and arranging space or virtual links.

Owning the Talent Acquisition shared inbox and ensuring responses meet agreed service levels.

Managing onboarding processes including offers, references, right to work checks, DBS checks, HMRC documentation and Occupational Health clearance.

Maintaining accurate ATS records and ensuring recruitment workflows run smoothly.

Supporting hiring managers with advertising, selection methods and best practice guidance.

Participating in interview panels where appropriate and helping ensure a fair, consistent selection process.

Contributing to process improvements, documentation updates and TA guidance materials.

Assisting the HR Officer team during busy periods.

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Talent Acquisition Officer

Job Overview

Job Title: Talent Acquisition Officer
Salary: £30k-£40k
Hours: Full time
Artform: Museums
Role: Human Resources
Contract: Permanent
Closing date: Mon, 13 Apr 2026
Location:

London

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Job: Talent Acquisition Officer

Organisation: Imperial War Museum

Postcode: SE1 6HZ

How to Apply

Please apply via our career's website directly.

Contact name: Gavin Lewis
Contact email: [email protected]

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About Imperial War Museum

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We challenge people to look at conflict from different perspectives, enriching their understanding of the causes, course and consequences of war and its impact on people’s lives.

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