Talent Manager

Job Title: Talent Manager
Location: Hybrid – 3 days in the office, 2 days remote
Salary: £40-50k Depending on experience
Employment Type: FTC 12 months

About Olive Jar
Olive Jar is a specialist talent partner helping organisations build high-performing teams across critical public sector programmes. We support government departments by identifying and securing exceptional talent across permanent, fixed-term, and contract positions.
As demand across major public sector programmes continues to grow, we are expanding our team and looking for a Talent Manager to support resourcing across multiple hiring models and workforce types.

The Role
As a Talent Manager, you will play a key role in sourcing, engaging, and placing talent across contractor, permanent, and fixed-term (FTC) roles. You will manage candidate pipelines, support hiring across complex programmes, and ensure a high-quality experience for both clients and candidates.
This is a relationship-driven role suited to someone who understands the dynamics of public sector hiring and enjoys building strong networks within the contractor and permanent talent markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Source and engage high-quality candidates for contract, permanent, and FTC roles across public sector programmes
• Build and maintain strong talent pipelines across key skill areas
• Manage the full candidate lifecycle from initial outreach through to placement and onboarding
• Work closely with clients and hiring managers to understand workforce needs and role requirements
• Coordinate interviews, feedback, and offer processes
• Support contractor onboarding and compliance processes where required
• Maintain accurate candidate and pipeline records within the CRM/ATS system
• Provide a high-quality candidate experience throughout the hiring process
• Support workforce planning and talent mapping activities for future hiring needs

Requirements

• Experience in recruitment, talent acquisition, or workforce delivery
• Experience working across contractor and permanent hiring
• Strong sourcing and candidate engagement skills
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple roles and hiring streams simultaneously
• Strong attention to detail and understanding of compliance processes

Nice to Have

• Experience recruiting for public sector organisations, consultancies, or government programmes
• Knowledge of contractor markets, IR35 considerations, or contingent workforce models
• Experience using recruitment systems and candidate databases

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Performance-based incentives
• Flexible / remote working
• Opportunity to work on impactful public sector programmes
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Clear progression opportunities as Olive Jar grows