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About the role

At Sumer, we know that great people make all the difference. As a Talent Acquisition Sourcing Associate, you’ll be at the heart of finding and connecting with top talent across areas such as Audit, Tax, Accounting, and Corporate Finance. This is a 12‑month fixed‑term contract, and you can be based anywhere in the UK. The role includes some travel within the UK to collaborate with colleagues and attend key business meetings.

Key Details

• Department: People & Culture
• Location: Remote (UK)
• Compensation: £32,000 – £38,000 per year
• Contract Type: Fixed‑term (12 months)

Key Responsibilities

• Finding Great Talent: Proactively search for and engage candidates, headhunt for niche roles, and build strong talent pools for future hiring needs.
• Keeping Us Organised: Manage and maintain high‑quality data in our ATS, making sure hiring teams have the best insights to make smart decisions.
• Bringing Our Job Ads to Life: Draft engaging job specifications that reflect our culture and attract the right people.
• Managing Applications: Track best advertising channels and oversee the application process to attract the right talent.
• Screening & Selection: Conduct first‑stage candidate screenings, helping to match the right people to the right roles.
• Staying Ahead of the Market: Keep competitor market maps up to date, tracking trends to inform our hiring strategy.
• Supporting Key Projects: Get involved in initiatives such as onboarding improvements, referral campaigns, and candidate testing.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Candidate sourcing: Ability to find great candidates, particularly in UK Audit, Accounting, Tax, or professional services. Experience in the South African market is a bonus.
• Data‑savvy: Track, manage, and report on hiring data with accuracy and provide meaningful insights.
• ATS proficiency: Experience with an ATS (Pinpoint preferred; otherwise, we’ll train you).
• Screening ability: Ask the right questions to identify the best fit.
• Organised & efficient: Keep processes running smoothly, update templates, coordinate interviews, and manage recruitment workflows.

Desired Personal Traits

• Detail‑oriented: Notice the little things that make a big difference.
• Proactive: Don’t wait for candidates to come to you – go out and find them.
• Creative problem‑solver: Think outside the box to attract the right people.
• Empathetic listener: Truly listen to candidates and hiring managers, ensuring everyone’s needs are met.
• Organised & efficient: Juggle multiple tasks, deadlines, and candidates without letting anything fall through the cracks.

Company Culture & Inclusive Environment

At Sumer, we know everyone’s journey is different. We’re committed to fairness, removing barriers and giving people the support they need to do their best work. If you need any support during the hiring process, let us know.

Our values guide how we work every day: We Shine Together, We Do the Right Thing, and We Make It Count.

We know diverse teams make us stronger. That’s why we’re creating an inclusive workplace where everyone belongs and differences are valued and celebrated.