Talent Acquisition Advisor

We're looking for a confident Talent Acquisition Advisor to join our People Team and deliver an inclusive, efficient and high-quality end-to-end recruitment service from our Belfast office. You will partner with hiring managers to attract and select outstanding talent, with a particular focus on hard-to-fill digital and technology roles, while building diverse pipelines, providing an excellent candidate experience and using recruitment data to continuously improve how we hire.

WHAT YOU'LL DO (Duties)

• Partner with hiring managers to define role requirements and create clear, compelling and inclusive job descriptions, adverts and selection criteria using appropriate bias-checking tools.

• Develop proportionate recruitment plans using direct sourcing, specialist channels, networking, internal mobility and reskilling, and approved agency support (when required).

• Manage vacancies and candidate workflows in Workable, including advertising, screening, scheduling, deadline management and accurate status updates.

• Proactively identify and engage candidates through LinkedIn, professional networks, events and specialist channels, building diverse pipelines for current and anticipated needs.

• Conduct structured screening and interviews, evaluate evidence consistently against agreed criteria and support fair, inclusive and compliant selection decisions.

• Advise hiring managers on market conditions, pipeline health, interview design and appointment decisions, and coordinate feedback and offers.

• Deliver a responsive, respectful and accessible candidate experience, and coordinate approved recruitment suppliers with a focus on direct hiring and value for money.

• Maintain accurate recruitment and Northern Ireland equality-monitoring records, produce management information and support continuous improvement and wider Talent Management initiatives.

Requirements

• Proven experience delivering end-to-end recruitment or talent acquisition in-house and/or within an agency, ideally in a digital, technology or other fast-moving environment.

• Demonstrable ability to design and deliver sourcing strategies, including direct search and engagement for specialist or hard-to-fill roles.

• Experience using LinkedIn, online, social and specialist recruitment channels, together with an applicant tracking system, to actively identify talent and maintain accurate vacancy and candidate records.

• Experience conducting structured screening and interviews, promoting equity, diversity and inclusion and applying fair, inclusive and evidence-based selection practices.

• Working knowledge of Northern Ireland equality-monitoring requirements, with the ability to maintain compliant records and complete annual reporting.

• Strong written and verbal communication, stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the confidence to provide clear, practical advice to hiring managers.

• Highly organised and detail-focused, able to manage multiple vacancies and deadlines, interpret and analyse recruitment data and use insight to improve sourcing, selection and candidate experience with the ability to work independently.

• Commercially aware and committed to an inclusive, professional candidate experience and strong employer brand; a relevant HR, recruitment or talent-acquisition qualification would be desirable.

• A self-confident, driven, and determined individual.

As part of the application process for this role, a covering letter is required explaining your interest in this role and working for Digital Catapult.

Deadline for Applications: 6 November 2026 (we do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications, so you are encouraged to submit your application at the earliest opportunity).

Salary: circa. £35K - £42K per annum (subject to experience) + discretionary bonus + competitive benefits package.

Like the sound of what we do but unsure if this is the right role for you? If you are interested in joining Digital Catapult and hearing about our latest vacancies, please email across your CV to digital-catapult@jobs.workablemail.com

Pre-Employment Background Checking Process

Due to the nature of our work across government and public sector contracts, including working with sensitive information, all applicants will need to successfully complete the Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance process prior to starting employment.

Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We recognise and value the advantages and opportunities that come with having people from diverse backgrounds working with us and it is our ambition to build an organisation which is representative and reflective of UK society.

We welcome applications from neurodivergent candidates, candidates from minority and underrepresented groups and from candidates with more or less experience, provided the requisite skills can be demonstrated.

As members of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. Please do speak with us about adjustments that could support you through our interview process.

Digital Catapult is an equal opportunities employer.

Benefits

• We are in the UK's Top 100 Best Workplaces and placed in the UK's Best Workplaces in Tech and Large Organisations.
• Digital Catapult is a Disability Confident Committed Level 1 Employer.
• Excellent holiday package: 25 days annual leave, Bank Holidays and 3 days between Christmas and New Year:
• Double-matched pension up to 10% of your salary;
• Discretionary company bonus
• 4% of your salary to use towards selecting benefits that work for you, including health cash plan, Private Medical Insurance; buying holiday, topping up your pension;
• E-Vehicle Scheme; Cycle2Work; Tech Scheme; Gym Discounts; Give As you Earn; PerkPal;
• Life insurance 4x salary;
• Free to access EAP & Financial Wellbeing advice;
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave;
• Hybrid working - with great offices to work from 2 days per week with some roles needing to be onsite more regularly to ensure the successful delivery of our work;
• Investment in your ongoing learning and development with us;
• Company social events throughout the year and free office snacks!

We have a vibrant and engaging culture where all voices are heard and a variety of employee led affinity groups who champion initiatives and provide opportunities for feedback to be shared.

We use moments in the year to educate everyone at Digital Catapult on different aspects of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and to raise awareness.

We also enjoy socialising and having fun together through a variety of company-wide events held throughout the year including our football team, running and climbing groups and volunteering activities.