Talent Acquisition Manager
This is a Permanent, Full Time vacancy that will close in {x} days at {xx:xx} BST.
The vacancy
Location: Grimsby, Lincoln or Hull base – working flexibly across our office locations
Department: Human Resources
Reporting to: Director of Human Resources
We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Talent Acquisition Manager to lead and deliver our recruitment strategy across the firm. This is a pivotal role responsible for attracting exceptional legal and operational talent, supporting ambitious growth plans, and enhancing our reputation as an employer of choice within the legal sector.
The successful candidate will partner closely with senior leaders, hiring managers, and external recruitment agents to identify, attract, and secure high-calibre talent at all levels, from early careers through to partner recruitment.
This is an opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future talent strategy of a growing and ambitious firm. You will work closely with senior leaders, influence workforce planning and recruitment strategy, and support a culture that attracts, develops and retains exceptional people.
Key Responsibilities
- Partnering with senior leaders to identify strategic hiring opportunities and support business growth.
- Leading recruitment campaigns for fee-earners, operational teams, lateral partners and senior solicitors.
- Building strong relationships with hiring managers, recruitment agencies and search partners.
- Developing talent pipelines and proactive sourcing strategies for key legal and operational roles.
- Supporting early careers recruitment, including trainee solicitor and apprenticeship programmes, in partnership with Learning & Development.
- Producing recruitment MI, reports and market insights to inform decision-making and improve performance.
- Providing intelligence on legal market trends, salary benchmarking, competitor activity and talent availability.
- Strengthening the firm's employer brand through attraction campaigns, careers events and employee value proposition initiatives.
- Enhancing the candidate journey to ensure a positive, professional and engaging recruitment experience.
- Ensuring all recruitment activity is compliant with legal, regulatory and internal governance requirements.
- Supporting the firm's Equity, Diversity and Inclusion objectives by promoting fair and inclusive recruitment practices.
About You
- Significant talent acquisition or recruitment management experience, ideally within a legal or professional services environment.
- Experience recruiting senior legal professionals, including partner-level appointments.
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
- Excellent knowledge of recruitment best practice, attraction strategies and talent market trends.
- A proactive, commercially focused approach with excellent organisational skills.
- A strong commitment to candidate experience, inclusion and continuous improvement.
The company
With a full-service offering and a diverse client base, Wilkin Chapman Rollits continues to grow, while maintaining our commitment to quality, innovation, and client-focused service.
We know that happy, motivated employees drive success, and a strong, forward-thinking culture benefits everyone. That’s why we provide the tools, support, and opportunities our people need to thrive.
With our combined roots stretching back over 300 years, we are the largest law firm operating out of Lincolnshire and Yorkshire, with six regional locations and a place in the Lawyer UK 200. We combine deep local and sector knowledge with the strength, resources, and reach to handle any challenge—offering the best of both a large firm and a trusted, client-focused partner.
We invest in your career, offering a great benefits package and a supportive, sociable working environment. You’ll be joining a community of like-minded professionals who value collaboration, innovation, and excellence across our locations in Grimsby, Lincoln, Louth, Hull, York and Beverley.
At Wilkin Chapman Rollits, we are committed to attracting and retaining individuals from all backgrounds. We believe diversity fosters a values-led culture, fuels our growth, and creates opportunities for our colleagues to develop and succeed. As a Disability Confident and Armed Forces Friendly employer, we are dedicated to an inclusive environment where everyone feels seen, heard, and supported.
The Benefits
The benefits
We recognise the importance of looking after you and your family, which is why we offer an excellent package of benefits to help you achieve a healthy work-life balance.
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