Talent Acquisition Coordinator - 6 Month Fixed-Term...

About Sygnature Discovery

At Sygnature Discovery, we create exceptional scientific outcomes. For our customers, who bring life-changing medicines to patients; and for our people, who help make this possible.

We’re 700+ scientists from over 50 countries, working as one across Europe and North America. With no competing internal programs, we offer total confidentiality and commitment.

Over the past 20 years, we’ve earned a track record of real impact: 60+ advanced candidates, 250 patents filed, 200+ active projects. Over 90% of our customers choose to stay with us – from biotechs racing to clinic to pharma companies that need specialised expertise for targeted challenges.

About the role:

The work we do in Talent Acquisition is crucial to ensuring we have the brightest scientists and leaders in place to make great science happens. Working closely with hiring managers and stakeholders, you’ll manage the full recruitment lifecycle and deliver a professional, engaging and inclusive candidate experience from first contact through to onboarding.

Experience in sourcing, identifying and attracting candidates is a must. We’re looking for someone is dynamic and who isn’t afraid to think outside the box, has a growth mindset and enjoys finding creative ways to engage hard-to-find talent. You’ll be proactive, commercially aware and just as excited by shaping and improving recruitment processes as you are by finding brilliant people.

You’ll act as a trusted and respected recruitment coordinator to hiring managers and our Senior Leadership Team, providing advice and guidance across recruitment-related activities. You’ll also work closely with the wider People Team and provide broader support across Learning and Development activities, giving you the opportunity to contribute beyond recruitment.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative and innovative team, where you’ll be given the autonomy and flexibility to help shape how we operate within the Talent Acquisition function. You’ll also help strengthen our employer brand and build talent pipelines that support our future growth.

Role Responsibilities:

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle, from vacancy briefing through to offer and onboarding.

• Partner with hiring managers to deliver a high-quality, efficient and compliant recruitment service.

• Source and engage candidates through a variety of channels, including LinkedIn, talent mapping, networking, referrals and job boards.

• Deliver a positive candidate experience and promote Sygnature's employer brand.

• Contribute to continuous improvement projects within talent acquisition and onboarding.

• Monitor recruitment data and provide insights to support informed decision-making.

• Share market intelligence and recruitment best practice with stakeholders across the business.

• Provide support and guidance to Talent Acquisition Coordinators and Administrators where required.

Skills & Qualifications:

• Previous experience delivering end-to-end, in-house recruitment is a must. Experience using Teamtailor is desirable however not essential.

• Direct sourcing experience and confidence identifying and engaging passive candidates.

• Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to build trusted relationships at all levels.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Experience conducting candidate screening and assessing suitability against role requirements.

• A proactive and organised approach, with the ability to manage multiple vacancies simultaneously.

• Knowledge of recruitment legislation and employment law.

• Experience within life sciences, pharmaceutical, biotech or a related technical environment would be advantageous.

• CIPD Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) would be beneficial but is not essential.

Benefits

25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)

Private Medical Insurance

️ Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

⚖️ Enhanced Family Friendly Policies

Sygnature Group Pension Scheme

1 paid volunteer day per year

Please note: This advert may close early if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to avoid missing out on this opportunity.