Talent Acquisition- 40hrs per week, 8 hrs a day) £300/day (6-months Contract) - Manchester

The Contingent Recruiter plays a critical role in delivering high-quality candidate pipelines across a range of tech and non-tech functions during hiring surges. Reporting into a Talent Delivery Manager, this role is responsible for driving hiring delivery and ensuring that the business meets its talent goals on time and at scale. This is an execution-driven position, ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is motivated by results, collaboration, and impact.

Location: Manchester Campus - Functional scope, focused on and responsible for execution - Works independent but/and in a team - Focused on roles and career levels A to H - Partners with hiring managers and interview teams to achieve results - Individual contributor and operational role

Key Responsibilities

• Owns end-to-end recruiting delivery for assigned roles, ensuring high-quality candidate supply and timely progress across multiple requisitions.
• Partners closely with Hiring Managers, Craft Leads, Senior Recruiters, and Talent Delivery colleagues to meet hiring targets and maintain a strong candidate pipeline.
• Sources and engages passive and active talent using diverse channels — job boards, professional networks, social media, referrals, and direct outreach.
• Executes efficient, data-driven search strategies to identify, engage, and convert top candidates.
• Delivers a first-class candidate experience, maintaining clear and consistent communication throughout the process.
• Proactively tracks progress against hiring goals and uses data to identify gaps and adjust sourcing tactics.
• Acts as a brand ambassador, promoting Booking.com’s culture and opportunities to attract diverse, high-quality candidates.
• Supports the business by providing regular talent market insights and feedback loops to improve search effectiveness.
• Partners with recruiters and hiring teams to manage candidate pipelines from sourcing through to offer stage.
• Ensures compliance with all relevant hiring policies and labor regulations.

Knowledge and skills

• 3–5 years of experience in high-volume recruitment or sourcing (agency or in-house), preferably within fast-paced, tech-driven environments.
• Proven ability to deliver against multiple requisitions and tight timelines.
• Experience sourcing for both technical (e.g., engineering, data, product) and non-technical (e.g., operations, marketing, customer experience) roles.
• Skilled in building and maintaining pipelines of qualified candidates through proactive sourcing, networking, and talent mapping.
• Data-driven mindset with the ability to use metrics and insights to optimize delivery and demonstrate impact.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and stakeholders effectively.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills; confident partnering with hiring managers and teams across levels.
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and driven by achieving measurable results.
• Collaborative approach with a genuine interest in contributing to a high-performing, one-team culture.
• Fluency in English; additional languages are a plus.

Key Skills

• Delivery Excellence: Consistently meets or exceeds sourcing and hiring goals.
• Stakeholder Partnership: Builds trusted relationships through transparent communication and reliable execution.
• Data-Driven: Uses insights to drive smarter decisions and improve outcomes.
• Adaptability: Thrives in a fast-changing, high-volume environment.
• Collaboration: Works seamlessly across teams and shares knowledge to strengthen delivery.
• Candidate Focus: Ensures a high-quality experience at every stage of the process.