Specialist - Talent Sourcing (Client: DWF)

AMS

hybridPosted Aug 13, 2026
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About the role

About Us

Global, inclusive and innovative - welcome to AMS, where talent connects across cultures and backgrounds to shape the future of work.

We work with leading organisations to design and deliver talent strategies that bring together people, process, data and technology, helping millions of people find meaningful work every year. Our diverse, connected community collaborates to create results for clients and opportunities for our people to learn, grow and make an impact.

At AMS, we look for people who bring more than experience, and we welcome different perspectives and ways of thinking.

The Role

At AMS, we recognize that great talent isn’t defined by titles but by skills and mindset.

We’re looking for a Specialist – Talent Sourcing who brings strong capability in sourcing and candidate screening and is excited to help shape effective hiring strategies across regions.

You’ll work closely with recruiters and hiring managers, build strong talent pipelines and engage passive talent across functions, predominantly for UK vacancies. You will also support high-volume hiring initiatives and manage applicant responses to ensure an efficient and high-quality hiring process for DWF.

Key Accountabilities

What you’ll do:

Act as a trusted advisor by partnering with recruiters and hiring managers to develop and deliver effective sourcing strategies across legal and business roles

Provide market insight and talent intelligence to support hiring decisions, particularly across UK&I, but also EMEA and for complex or high-volume hiring needs.

Lead end-to-end sourcing and screening by identifying, engaging, and qualifying both passive and active candidates across multiple pipelines.

Ensure high-quality candidate shortlisting aligned to role requirements while balancing specialist and high-volume hiring demands.

Collaborate with stakeholders to share candidate feedback, highlight challenges, and recommend improvements to hiring strategies.

Review and create compelling job adverts that strengthen employer brand and attract relevant talent.

Use your knowledge of sourcing channels such as LinkedIn and social media to design effective attraction strategies.

Engage candidates professionally across multiple channels including email, LinkedIn, social media, and phone.

Track sourcing activity, performance metrics, and pipeline progress across recruitment systems.

Skills & Requirements

Demonstrated expertise in sourcing and candidate screening across multiple role types, including volume hiring.

Strength in proactive sourcing, ownership, and adaptability within a fast-paced, evolving hiring environment.

Experience using LinkedIn Recruiter to engage passive talent.

Strong communication skills and fluency in English.

Ability to leverage market insights and talent intelligence to influence recruitment strategies.

Strength in stakeholder engagement and relationship-building across regions.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes across different hiring streams.

Familiarity with sourcing within Legal, Insurance, Financial Services, or Professional Services sectors, would be beneficial, but is not a must.

Why AMS?

At AMS, we come from every walk of life - and that’s what makes us unique. Our culture is open, inclusive and built on trust. We empower our people with the flexibility and autonomy to work in ways that bring out their best. We offer career opportunities in every direction you want to explore.

We offer

Growth and development focused on your strengths

The opportunity to develop a career within one of the world’s leading organisations specialising 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.

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!

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