Talent Acquisition Specialist

Our teams across funeral homes and crematoriums play a critical role in serving our communities. Our mission is to attract the right people to our teams, maintaining our reputation as one of the leading UK providers in end-of-life care.

We are seeking an experienced recruiter, who thrives on sourcing exceptional talent, to join our in-house recruitment team. You will partner with senior stakeholders across our Funeral and Crematoria divisions, managing the entire recruitment lifecycle-from initial briefings and creating captivating job adverts to deploying diverse sourcing strategies and ensuring a seamless onboarding experience.

Your day-today will involve

• Leading the recruitment process for regional roles in our Funeral Operations & Crematoria division.


• Conducting role briefings, crafting compelling job adverts, and utilising various sourcing methods.


• Pre-screening and shortlisting candidates, arranging interviews, and providing comprehensive feedback.


• Processing new offers, and contracts, and ensuring thorough onboarding and due diligence in line with FCA regulations.


• Providing administrative support for our Applicant Tracking System and resolving internal/external queries.


• Building and nurturing strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.


• Ensuring a smooth and positive experience for both candidates and Hiring Managers., Please note that this role is subject to meeting regulatory requirements. As an FCA-regulated organisation, we are committed to adopting the highest standards and we do this by employing individuals with the appropriate skills, experience and integrity to protect both the company and our clients. If you are considered for a role, you will be providing your permission for us to conduct the relevant checks and assessments that will be carried out during the recruitment and onboarding process. The nature of the checks will depend on whether the role is subject to the Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SMCR).


Please note in accordance with our pre-employment checks, all roles will require a criminal record check and further enhanced checks may apply. Certain roles will be subject to ongoing checks in line with the Group SMCR Framework (Fit & Proper Policy). Further details will be explained to you throughout the recruitment process.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

Our Vision is to connect with our clients, colleagues, company, and communities based on our principles whilst celebrating our differences.

We aim to empower leaders and colleagues to seek out and understand new voices and perspectives; to be vocal about inequity and exclusion, and to take decisive, informed, and bold action to promote inclusion and belonging.

Are you a recruitment expert with a talent for hiring across multiple sites, whether in-house or through RPO? Do you excel in fast-paced environments and have a flair for leading regional recruitment? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!,
• Extensive recruitment experience in an in-house or RPO environment.


• Proven ability to manage multiple recruitment needs simultaneously.


• Track record of recruiting across various sectors and levels, from entry-level to senior management.


• Expertise in direct sourcing methods and innovative talent attraction strategies.


• Strong skills in building and nurturing relationships with stakeholders.


• Experience in planning and developing talent pools for future hiring needs.