Talent Acquisition Partner

A little bit about us East West Rail is an infrastructure programme connecting communities between Oxford and Cambridge, a region currently underserved by transport. We have a once in a generation opportunity to change that, improving prosperity for people and places along the way. East West Railway Company (EWR Co) was created by the Department for Transport (DfT) to oversee delivery of East West Rail, from construction through to services running, making sure the railway comes together in the right way.

The programme is projected to deliver a £6.7 billion annual boost to the regional economy by 2050. Role Summary This role will play an integral role in the People team, acting as a trusted talent partner to leaders across the business and owning the end-to-end recruitment process across a variety of functions. Reporting to the Recruitment & Resourcing Manager, the role will be central to activating our talent acquisition strategy.

Bringing the East West Rail employer brand to life, proactively sourcing and headhunting talent, and using market insight to influence how, where and when we hire. This includes sourcing and attracting top talent, building strong relationships with candidates and hiring managers, and ensuring a seamless and positive recruitment experience from application to onboarding. The role also will be responsible for building and maintaining talent pipelines, supporting succession planning initiatives, and coordinating early career opportunities.

This is a hands-on partnering role, working closely with the wider People team to ensure talent acquisition is joined up with workforce planning, development and retention. Function Our People team look after everything that makes the employee experience feel great. We handle the whole journey - from finding brilliant new people and getting them onboard, to keeping everyone informed, connected and developing. We’re also the safe pair of hands behind the scenes, keeping our people data in good shape and making sure we’re doing things the right way when it comes to employment standards.

We create a positive, inclusive environment that makes East West Rail a great place to work.