Principal Sourcing Specialist - Deloitte - FTC 12m

About Us

Every day at AMS, we connect talent and opportunity, helping people, businesses and communities grow.

Our strength lies in partnership - we listen, collaborate and learn from one another.

Whether you're helping a client redefine their talent strategy or finding new ways to grow your own career, your work helps millions of people find their dream jobs every year. Your talent is our greatest asset, and we're dedicated to providing avenues for you to reach its fullest potential. We do so by providing the environment, resources, networks, and career experiences essential for your progress

Take the next step in your career journey and discover our exciting opportunities.

To be considered for an internal move, employees must meet the eligibility criteria outlined in the Talent Mobility Framework.

The Role

Location: United Kingdom (1 day in office)

Contract: 12-month fixed term assignment

Your next opportunity shouldn't depend on your last job title, but on your skills.

At AMS, we focus on skills, potential and the ability to grow. We're looking for a Principal Sourcing Specialist to join our Deloitte account. If you're passionate about proactive talent sourcing, market mapping and building strong stakeholder relationships, this could be the perfect opportunity.

As part of our Talent Acquisition team, you'll play a key role in identifying and engaging top talent across Deloitte's business. You'll partner closely with recruiters and hiring managers, building talent pipelines for both specialist and high-volume hiring while delivering an exceptional candidate experience.

Key Accountabilities

What you'll do

• Lead proactive sourcing activities across a range of Deloitte business areas, identifying and engaging high-quality talent through direct search and headhunting.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for future hiring needs across specialist skill areas.
• Conduct market mapping and talent intelligence to identify key talent pools and competitor insights.
• Partner closely with recruiters and hiring managers to understand hiring priorities and develop sourcing strategies.
• Screen candidates, assess suitability and present high-quality shortlists.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders, acting as a trusted sourcing partner throughout the recruitment process.
• Deliver an exceptional candidate experience through regular communication and engagement.
• Support continuous improvement by sharing market insights and identifying new sourcing approaches.
• Act as a point of contact for SME advice and expertise.
• Play an instrumental role in mentoring and guiding others and contribute to the broader strategy and objectives within the team.

Skills & Requirements

Must have

• Demonstrated experience in proactive sourcing, direct search and headhunting within a fast-paced recruitment environment.
• Strong market mapping and talent pipelining experience.
• Experience partnering directly with hiring managers and building credible stakeholder relationships.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and support a high-volume recruitment workload.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building and influencing skills.
• Experience using LinkedIn Recruiter and other sourcing tools to identify passive talent.
• Strong organisational skills with a proactive and adaptable approach.

Nice to have

• Experience sourcing within technology or professional services environments.
• Knowledge of Banking or Financial Services recruitment.
• Experience recruiting for niche technical skill sets.
• Coaching or mentoring others.

Why AMS?

We all play a role in our success - whether that's working directly with clients or adding value behind the scenes. By working together, we bring stronger insight to our clients and create more diverse and rewarding career journeys for our people.

Beyond our standard benefits package, you'll have the flexibility, autonomy, and trust to work in a way that fits you. Our focus is on enabling meaningful collaboration and support, so you can do your best work - your way.

We offer

• Growth and development focused on your strengths
• The opportunity to develop a career within one of the world's leading organisations specialising in talent and workforce solutions.
• A team that values being Passionate, Bold, and Authentic
• Supportive communities such as our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
• Volunteer day - you get one additional paid day off each year to volunteer for a cause that matters to you
• A competitive reward and benefits package
• Flexibility in how and where you work
• Hybrid model [when applies]

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Our statement

We're committed to creating an environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage people with diverse skills, perspectives, and experiences to apply. We do not discriminate based upon age, disability, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or any other applicable legally protected characteristic.

If you require any accommodations or have any accessibility needs, please reach out via email Talent@weareams.com or make a member of our Talent Acquisition team aware at any time.

If you're ready to bring your skills, curiosity, and passion, click Apply and let's explore what we can achieve together!