Talent Acquisition Specialist

We work with some of the most innovative and disruptive businesses across the globe, providing consultancy and staffing solutions that deliver tangible results for our clients. With strengths in AI, IT infrastructure, project management and data analytics, we pride ourselves on finding the right solution to our client’s human resource needs.

Key Responsibilities

As a Junior Talent Acquisition Specialist you will be responsible for working closely with our Account Management team to build a strong understanding of our client’s needs and turn this into a viable candidate search strategy. Utilising both internal (ATS) and external search tools (job boards, LinkedIn) you will identify, attract and validate potential FDM consultants before passing to Account Managers to build into our bespoke client solutions.

Main duties:

Search, selection and validation of candidates for FDMs consultant work streams across sectors such as Finance, Public Sector, IT, Defence and FMCG.Utilise FDM’s applicant tracking system (ATS) to control and progress open vacancies and to ensure accurate reporting.Work closely with Account Managers, advising them on their open roles and current status.Adhere to hiring process and data protection to ensure good record keeping and compliance.

What We Offer

FDM prides itself on its internal mobility and strong track record of support talent growth. Many of our employees have been with us over ten years and our exec leadership has been in place since the business' inception. All of this has created a strong backbone of mission alignment and support.

A great central Leeds office with a lively and engaging community of consultants, account managers and support staffA chance to build a career in a business that has a proven track record of promoting from within.Opportunity to work with tier 1 enterprise clientsCompetitive compensation with a bonus structure based on placements made – your chance to drive your own earnings

About You

The ideal candidate will be a strong, natural communicator with a process-driven nature. They should thrive in a fast-paced environment that often needs to shift priorities. Some key attributes would be:

Experience in recruitment or talent acquisitionDemonstrable experience sourcing candidates through platforms such as LinkedInComfortable working with Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)Happy working in a target driven and fast-paced environment

Desirable:

Exposure to enterprise clients (e.g. banking, financial services, public sector)

This role would suit an individual with some experience in recruitment or talent sourcing that would like the opportunity join a large organisation and develop broader talent acquisition skills.

About Us

FDM is an award-winning global leader in tech and business talent solutions, backed by more than 35 years of industry experience. We have centres across Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific, and a global workforce of over 2500 employees. FDM has shown exponential growth throughout the years, firmly establishing itself as an award-winning employer, currently listed on the FTSE4Good Index and as a 2026 Financial Times UK ‘Best Employer’.

Diversity and Inclusion

FDM Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, provincial or local laws.

Why join us

Career coaching, mentoring and access to upskilling throughout your entire FDM careerAssignments with global companies and opportunities to work abroadOpportunity to re-skill and up-skill into new areas, develop non-linear career paths and build a skillset within your fieldAnnual leave and work-place pension