MacGregor Black is a leading international recruitment business specialising in the Consumer, Food, Drink & Retail sectors. As “The Complete Talent Partner”, we provide a full suite of strategic talent solutions to a diverse client base, from global multinationals to high-growth, entrepreneurial SMEs.

We are seeking a Talent Acquisition Manager to join our high-performing and collaborative team based in Newcastle. This is a permanent role, which can be either Full Time or Part Time.

In this role, you will play a critical part in supporting live mandates while developing a deep understanding of our markets, clients, and candidate networks. You will operate as a key delivery partner to consultants, contributing directly to search execution and long-term talent pipelining.

Key Responsibilities

* Own and maintain the integrity of our internal CRM, ensuring accurate, high-quality market and candidate data.

* Proactively engage with candidates across multiple levels to maintain live intelligence on availability, mobility, and market trends.

* Conduct structured market mapping across target organisations, identifying talent pipelines and competitor insights.

* Draft and manage compelling job advertisements across digital channels including LinkedIn, job boards, and the company website.

* Partner closely with consultants to support end-to-end search delivery, including candidate identification, outreach, and shortlisting.

* Conduct professional candidate screening calls, assessing suitability, motivations, and cultural alignment.

* Collaborate cross-functionally with consultants across sector verticals to identify shared talent pools and business development insights.

* Build and nurture your own emerging candidate network through referrals, social platforms, and proactive engagement.

* Produce high-quality candidate profiles and market insights to support client presentations and search strategies.

About You

* Minimum 3 years' experience in a customer-facing, sales-based environment.

* Minimum 3years' recruitment experience

* Highly motivated, ambitious, and driven by progression within a meritocratic environment.

* Strong communication skills with the confidence to engage senior stakeholders.

* Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

* Resilient and deadline-driven, with a proactive and solutions-focused mindset.

For further information, please contact Frances Moran