Principal - Talent Sourcing

About Us

Every day at AMS, we connect talent and opportunity, helping people, businesses and communities grow.

Our strength lies in partnership - we listen, collaborate and learn from one another.

Whether you’re helping a client redefine their talent strategy or finding new ways to grow your own career, your work helps millions of people find their dream jobs every year. Your talent is our greatest asset, and we're dedicated to providing avenues for you to reach its fullest potential. We do so by providing the environment, resources, networks, and career experiences essential for your progress

Take the next step in your career journey and discover our exciting opportunities.

The Role

What if your skills mattered more than your job title?

Talent Sourcers play a key role in our clients’ success by partnering with Hiring Managers and Recruiters and developing effective, consultative, professional relationships with them. Through asking the right questions to ensure a detailed understanding of the client and each role, and by leveraging data, historic hiring trends, and market analysis, Talent Sourcers develop bespoke sourcing strategies and then use a range of tools and techniques to find the best talent in the market.

A Principal Sourcing Specialist is a true subject matter expert in recruitment and sourcing and will confidently partner with senior stakeholders to understand even the most complex hiring needs, developing sourcing strategies which focus on finding and engaging passive talent across specialist disciplines

Key Accountabilities

What you’ll do:

Key Responsibilities and Activities

Strategic Talent Sourcing & Market Mapping

Own proactive sourcing as the core focus across all roles

Implement a multi-channel sourcing strategy, including:

Direct applicants (job boards, ATS)

Internal applicants (internal mobility)

Proactive sourcing (primary focus)

Conduct continuous market mapping for critical and niche skill sets

Develop role-specific and skill-based talent pipelines

Maintain warm candidate pools for faster turnaround

Perform regular pipeline reviews and refresh strategies

Leverage previous UK market experience to inform sourcing strategy and talent positioning

Passive Talent Engagement & Pipeline Excellence

Identify and engage high-quality passive candidates using advanced sourcing techniques

Build and maintain active and future-ready talent pipelines

Proactively introduce qualified candidates to Hiring Managers even before roles close

Use a true search methodology across platforms such as LinkedIn and other sourcing tools

Measure and refine sourcing strategies using data, MI, and performance insights

Stakeholder Management & Advisory

Act as a trusted adviser and thought partner to Hiring Managers and HR stakeholders

Own and drive Hiring Manager (HM) briefing calls:

Clarifying role requirements

Set sourcing expectations and timelines

Provide continuous updates on candidate quality, availability, and market insights

Ensure alignment across all recruiters supporting shared roles

Candidate Engagement & Experience

Deliver an exceptional candidate experience through strong communication and engagement

Position opportunities effectively to attract and convert passive talent

Conduct consultative candidate conversations to assess suitability and aspirations

Maintain regular communication throughout the recruitment lifecycle

Act as a brand ambassador for the client and AMS

Talent Pooling & Continuous Improvement

Build and nurture long-term talent communities

Maintain structured and high-quality talent pools

Ensure data accuracy, compliance, and tracking across systems

Regularly review pipeline health and improve conversion ratios

Use insights and feedback to continuously refine sourcing strategies

Team Collaboration & Mentorship

Support and mentor new joiners and junior team members

Share best practices in sourcing, engagement, and stakeholder management

Ensure a consistent sourcing and screening approach across recruiters

Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for sourcing strategies and tools

Skills & Requirements

Essential (Must-Have) Skills & Experience

Proven experience in proactive sourcing

Strong expertise in engaging passive talent and building pipelines

Experience in the Oil & Gas or Energy sector

Strong ability to leverage professional networks for talent identification

Demonstrated experience in managing multiple roles and priorities

Strong stakeholder management and advisory skills

Proven candidate engagement and talent pooling capabilities

Nice-to-Have Skills

Experience working with Phenom and Workday

Why AMS?

We all play a role in our success - whether that’s working directly with clients or adding value behind the scenes. By working together, we bring stronger insight to our clients and create more diverse and rewarding career journeys for our people.

Beyond our standard benefits package, you’ll have the flexibility, autonomy, and trust to work in a way that fits you. Our focus is on enabling meaningful collaboration and support, so you can do your best work - your way.

We offer

Growth and development focused on your strengths

The opportunity to develop a career within one of the world’s leading organizations specializing in talent and workforce solutions.

A team that values being Passionate, Bold, and Authentic

Supportive communities such as our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

Volunteer day - you get one additional paid day off each year to volunteer for a cause that matters to you

A competitive reward and benefits package

Flexibility in how and where you work

Hybrid model

Details may vary slightly depending on your location, local labour law, etc.

Our statement

We’re committed to creating an environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage people with diverse skills, perspectives, and experiences to apply. We do not discriminate based upon age, disability, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or any other applicable legally protected characteristic.

We take pride in being Disability Confident. This helps to ensure that you can be interviewed fairly if you have a disability, long- term health conditions, or are neurodiverse. You will be shortlisted based on minimum criteria for the role and will be offered support and/or adjustments for the recruitment process if you wish.

If you require any accommodations or have any accessibility needs, please reach out via email [email protected] or make a member of our Talent Acquisition team aware at any time.

If you’re ready to bring your skills, curiosity, and passion, click Apply and let’s explore what we can achieve together!

Details

Reference

AMS31349

Closing

01/07/2026

Location

United Kingdom, Remote

Schedule

Business area

Sourcing

Sector

Investment Banking

Employment Type

Fixed Term Contract