Talent Acquisition Manager @ ARIA

Salary: c.£60,000 Location: Kings X, London; Tues - Thurs (3 days) at HQ, Monday + Friday, anywhere Employment Type: 12 months Fixed-Term (with the possibility of turning permanent), full time Closing Date: 23rd November - When the initial deadline has passed, we may transition to a rolling open date - please apply as soon as possible to ensure your application is considered.

About ARIA ARIA is a R&D funding agency created to unlock technological breakthroughs that benefit everyone. We fund scientists and engineers to pursue research at the edge of the possible. From climate change to AI, society faces enormous challenges and opportunities that can be uniquely addressed by science and technology. ARIA was created to activate the UK’s world-class R&D in new ways, so we can meet these head on. Our success is shaped by one question: how will ARIA transform the lives of the UK’s future generations? Whether that’s a life-changing new technology or a burgeoning new industry, it should be obvious that ARIA played a catalytic role. Learn more about how we work here.

• Role Summary At ARIA, we believe that breakthroughs are driven by people.
• As our Talent Acquisition Manager, you will be at the heart of our operational engine.
• While others see recruitment as a process, you see it as relationship-building at scale.
• Acting as the bridge between the world’s best talent and our mission, you will be the custodian of the candidate relationship, ensuring that every interaction is human, thoughtful, and engaging.
• You will use your expertise to make everything run smoothly, allowing genuine connections to flourish between candidates and our teams.
• The scope of the role will evolve as ARIA continues to grow, but will broadly involve the following: Lead end-to-end recruitment for ARIA’s essential operational functions, including Finance, Communications, People, Procurement, Policy, and the Executive Office.
• You aren't just filling seats - every campaign we run, we do so with intention.
• We are not just looking for exceptional talent, but for diverse, mission oriented, and values driven people.
• Serve as an ambassador for ARIA.
• You will manage complex (at times), multi-stage interview schedules, frequently aligning candidates across various global time zones, ensuring every candidate, regardless of the outcome, feels valued, heard, and receives a first-class experience.
• Act as a trusted strategic advisor to hiring managers and scientific leaders.
• You will guide them through complex hiring decisions, challenging assumptions when necessary, and coach them on inclusive, effective assessment techniques.
• Operationalise contingent workforce recruitment, partnering with the Head of Talent to manage contractor searches across all ARIA teams.
• Employ creative sourcing methods to uncover top talent and champion agile, innovative ways of working.