Talent Manager

London, United Kingdom

Full Time

Experienced

Job Title: Talent Manager

Location: Hybrid – 3 days in the office, 2 days remote

Salary: £40-50k Depending on experience

Employment Type: FTC 12 months

About Olive Jar

Olive Jar is a specialist talent partner helping organisations build high-performing teams across critical public sector programmes. We support government departments by identifying and securing exceptional talent across permanent, fixed-term, and contract positions.

As demand across major public sector programmes continues to grow, we are expanding our team and looking for a Talent Manager to support resourcing across multiple hiring models and workforce types.

The Role

As a Talent Manager, you will play a key role in sourcing, engaging, and placing talent across contractor, permanent, and fixed-term (FTC) roles. You will manage candidate pipelines, support hiring across complex programmes, and ensure a high-quality experience for both clients and candidates.

This is a relationship-driven role suited to someone who understands the dynamics of public sector hiring and enjoys building strong networks within the contractor and permanent talent markets.

Key Responsibilities

Source and engage high-quality candidates for contract, permanent, and FTC roles across public sector programmes

Build and maintain strong talent pipelines across key skill areas

Manage the full candidate lifecycle from initial outreach through to placement and onboarding

Work closely with clients and hiring managers to understand workforce needs and role requirements

Coordinate interviews, feedback, and offer processes

Support contractor onboarding and compliance processes where required

Maintain accurate candidate and pipeline records within the CRM/ATS system

Provide a high-quality candidate experience throughout the hiring process

Support workforce planning and talent mapping activities for future hiring needs

Requirements

Experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, or workforce delivery

Experience working across contractor and permanent hiring

Strong sourcing and candidate engagement skills

Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities

Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple roles and hiring streams simultaneously

Strong attention to detail and understanding of compliance processes

Nice to Have

Experience recruiting for public sector organisations, consultancies, or government programmes

Knowledge of contractor markets, IR35 considerations, or contingent workforce models

Experience using recruitment systems and candidate databases

What We Offer

Competitive salary

Performance-based incentives

Flexible / remote working

Opportunity to work on impactful public sector programmes

Collaborative and supportive team environment

Clear progression opportunities as Olive Jar grows