Job Title: Interim Talent Acquisition Director
Location: Westminster, London + Hybrid Working Arrangements
Compensation: Competitive salary + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Fixed Term Contract
Role ID: SF
Lead the Future of Talent at Babcock
At Babcock we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Interim Talent Acquisition Director at our Wigmore Street, London site.
The role
As an InterimTalent Acquisition Director, Maternity Cover (9-12 months), you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. You’ll be at the forefront of shaping how we attract, engage and develop exceptional talent across our organisation. This is a high-impact leadership role where you’ll oversee strategic recruitment delivery, manage key partnerships and champion emerging talent programmes that support our long-term capability needs.
Leading strategic recruitment delivery across all levels, ensuring alignment with business goals and values
Managing our RPO and MSP partnerships to ensure high quality, compliant and efficient talent solutions
Overseeing senior and executive hiring with a consistent, high-impact approach
Designing and delivering inclusive early careers programmes including graduates, apprentices, interns, and “Recruit to Grow” pathways
Collaborating with senior stakeholders to enhance employer branding and talent attraction strategies This role is full time, 37.5 hours per week and provides hybrid working arrangements with days in the office/onsite and days working from home.
Essential experience of the Interim Talent Acquisition Director
Proven leadership in recruitment functions, including executive hiring and contingent workforce management
Strong understanding of RPO and MSP models, with experience in vendor governance
Track record of designing and delivering early careers or emerging talent programmes
Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills at senior levels
Data-driven approach with the ability to interpret recruitment metrics and trends Qualifications for the Interim Talent Acquisition Director
Essential:
Significant experience in talent acquisition leadership roles Preferred:
CIPD or equivalent HR qualification
Experience in programme design or talent development
Familiarity with ATS platforms and recruitment analytics tools Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.
Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at .
What we offer
Generous holiday allowance
Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
Employee share scheme
Employee shopping savings portal
Payment of Professional Fees
Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows UK Babcock employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement. There is an annual Window to request this benefit. ‘Be Kind Day’ enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity
Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.