Talent Acquisition Partner (12-month FTC)

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Job Title: Talent Acquisition Partner - UK & Rest of World (12 month fixed term contract)

Job Summary

This role will also support recruitment across other key functional areas as needed, driving Beazley’s ambitious growth plans by attracting and securing top-tier talent.

We’re looking for someone passionate about direct sourcing, creating innovative strategies, and delivering exceptional candidate experiences. You will take a proactive and inclusive approach to talent acquisition, championing our recruitment strategy, and building talent pipelines that align with current and future organisational needs.

This role is fast-paced, impactful, and central to our goal of bringing market-leading talent to Beazley.

About Us

Our products are wide ranging, from cyber & tech insurance to marine, healthcare, financial institutions, and contingency, covering risks such as the weather, film production or protection from deadly weapons.

• End-to-End Talent Acquisition: Own and drive the recruitment process as a subject matter expert and trusted advisor to hiring teams. Partner with stakeholders to define hiring needs and deliver tailored sourcing strategies.
• Direct Sourcing Excellence: Perform full-cycle recruitment, building pipelines of high-quality, diverse active and passive candidates through targeted sourcing, referrals, and relationship-building.
• Candidate Experience: Represent Beazley’s brand in the external talent market, ensuring a seamless, best-in-class experience for all candidates.
• Functional Hiring Expertise: Lead hiring for Finance, Risk, and Compliance, creating scalable strategies for high-volume recruitment while supporting broader organisational hiring needs.
• Diversity and Inclusion: Embed inclusive practices throughout the recruitment process. Monitor market trends to adapt strategies, develop partnerships with diversity-focused organisations, and ensure all hiring practices align with I&D goals.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Act as a key liaison between hiring managers, the Talent Acquisition Manager, and Business Partner teams to anticipate hiring needs and align recruitment with business priorities.
• Market Insights: Develop knowledge of key talent markets across the UK, Europe, and Asia to support international hiring and build proactive talent pipelines.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay informed of trends and developments in talent acquisition, leveraging external networks and tools to enhance recruitment strategies and maintain a competitive edge.
• Project Support: Contribute to broader talent acquisition initiatives and projects that deliver value across the organisation.

• Talent Acquisition Expertise: Significant in-house or RPO experience, with a focus on direct sourcing and delivering results in high-paced environments.
• Industry Knowledge: Experience within the insurance, financial or professional services industry is highly desirable.
• Stakeholder Management: Proven ability to build credibility and strong relationships with senior stakeholders across multiple geographies.
• Sourcing Skills: Demonstrable expertise in leveraging web-based tools, including LinkedIn and LinkedIn Talent Insights, to source diverse, high-quality candidates.
• Organisational Agility: Skilled in managing multiple concurrent positions with high efficiency and a strong focus on outcomes.
• Candidate-Centric Approach: A customer-focused mindset that places candidate and hiring manager experience at the forefront of recruitment.
• Adaptability and Initiative: Ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities, take initiative, and build productive relationships in a dynamic, fast-moving environment.
• Global Perspective: Experience or ability to work across European and international markets, understanding regional talent landscapes and compliance considerations.
• Continuous Improvement Mindset: Passionate about refining processes and identifying new opportunities to elevate talent acquisition performance.