European Talent Acquisition Partner - Fixed Term Contract

At Etex, our purpose Building Better Together underpins everything we do.

As a leading global manufacturer of sustainable building materials, we are driven by a commitment to excellence, but it's our people that are our top priority.

We foster a culture where connection and collaboration empowers our teams to thrive and perform at their best. A career with us is an opportunity to grow, learn and lead supported by our commitment to your development and well-being.

About the role:

Together, we’re shaping the future of construction. Ready to make your impact? We're looking for an experienced Talent Acquisition Partner to join us on a 12-month maternity cover contract.

As a European Talent Acquisition Partner, you will lead the end-to-end delivery of management, senior-level and specialist technical hiring with a primary focus on the UK & Ireland. Working closely with business leaders and People team, you will provide strategic recruitment support, ensuring the attraction and selection of high-calibre talent while delivering an exceptional candidate and hiring manager experience.

What you’ll do:

Manage the end-to-end hiring process, partnering with hiring managers and local People teams to ensure a seamless recruitment experience.

Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners to enhance the recruitment process.

Actively approaching potential candidates (headhunting), conducting telephone/video screenings, and creating a talent pipeline.

Write and post engaging job adverts across internal and external platforms

Screen CVs, conduct telephone interviews and shortlist candidates against agreed criteria

Coordinate interviews and assessments, ensuring a seamless candidate experience

Use data and analytics to measure the effectiveness of our recruitment efforts and identify areas for improvement.

Support Talent Acquisition projects and HR initiatives.

What you’ll bring:

Proven experience as an in-house Talent Acquisition Partner or Recruiter, ideally within an international organisation.

Demonstrated track record of managing end-to-end recruitment across professional, management, and technical roles.

Strong headhunting and direct sourcing expertise is essential, with the ability to identify, engage, and attract passive candidates for hard-to-fill roles.

Ability to provide market insights and strategic recruitment advice to hiring managers.

Excellent communication, stakeholder management and influencing skills.

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, international environment.

Fluency in English is essential, with French and/or Spanish language skills considered as an advantage.

Why join us?

Etex's strong purpose 'Building Better together' is shaping a new future for the construction industry and helping to build a better future for all.

Our culture – we connect & care about those around us. We nurture teamwork, communities, partnerships and new ways of working, placing the highest importance on the safety and working environment of our people.

Our ‘Road to Sustainability 2030’ is our plan to help build a better, sustainable future. We work towards this vision by caring about our social and environmental impacts and developing innovative solutions.

We have a strong conviction that diversity of thinking helps us to deliver a strong and sustainable performance. It is also essential for us that everyone feels part of the team. In this spirit, we are committed to equal opportunities and zero tolerance towards discrimination.

Etex is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the application or selection process, please let us know and we will be happy to discuss how we can support you.

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