Talent Acquisition Advisor

We are looking for a Talent Advisor to join our Talent Acquisition team at SMG. In this role, you will play a vital part in fuelling our growth by hiring exceptional talent across our Client and Campaign teams.

Requirements

• Proven experience managing high-volume recruitment across client-facing or campaign delivery roles, ideally within a media, marketing, or agency environment.
• An understanding of what makes an effective Client Manager, Account Manager, or Campaign Manager, able to assess both technical skill and cultural fit.
• Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple vacancies simultaneously while maintaining quality and attention to detail.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to influence, challenge, and advise hiring managers at all levels.
• Experience using recruitment data to inform decision-making, track progress, and present insights clearly.
• Skilled in candidate sourcing through job boards, LinkedIn, referrals, and talent mapping for repeat or niche roles.
• Passionate about delivering an outstanding candidate experience at scale.
• Deep commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all hiring activity.
• Proficiency with ATS and CRM systems, ensuring accuracy and process consistency.
• Collaborative, adaptable, and motivated by achieving measurable outcomes in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• 10% discretionary bonus
• £1,800 yearly wellbeing fund
• Free Headspace subscription
• £500 yearly ‘Learning Fund’ for learning
• 4 extra Wellbeing Days off per year
• Summer & Winter conferences
• Year-round celebrations
• 4pm finishes every Friday
• Flexible and hybrid working