Senior Talent Acquisition Partner
Exeter, England
South West Water – South West Water - Corporate Services - People & Culture /
Permanent full-time /
On-site
At South West Water we believe that the strongest businesses are built on solid, stable foundations - with a vision and a culture that gives them the freedom to change, improve and innovate.
We’re proud to be responsible for providing reliable, efficient and high-quality drinking water and wastewater services for the beautiful South West area.
And we have huge ambitions.
Not only are we committed to reaching net-zero by 2030, but we’ve also partnered with Wildlife Trusts, National Parks and local partners to help ensure a better future for generations to come.
So, if you want to be part of a diverse team where opportunities flow and fresh ideas are welcomed, #JustAddWater.
Are you an excellent recruiter with a passion for connecting great people with great opportunities?
We’re looking for a Senior Talent Acquisition Partner to join our team in Exeter on a permanent basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of talent across the Pennon Group.
About the Role
As a Senior Talent Acquisition Partner, you’ll work across all businesses within the Pennon Group, collaborating with our Recruitment Team, Heads of HR, and key stakeholders to:
Identify and deliver effective recruitment solutions
Maximise direct sourcing strategies
Ensure timely and high-quality hiring outcomes
Support the implementation of group-wide recruitment strategies
You’ll be a trusted advisor, bringing insight, innovation, and a people-first approach to everything you do.
Salary: £42,000 – £46,000 per annum
Plus excellent benefits
What you’ll be doing:
- Partnering with hiring managers to plan recruitment campaigns, tailoring it to their needs and requirements
- Managing recruitment campaigns from start to finish for all permanent, fixed-term, and contract opportunities, including attraction, sourcing, assessing through to offer
- Working with the business for continuous improvement of the recruitment offer
- Driving the diversity agenda through direct sourcing and advising business of recruitment best practice to mitigate any unconscious bias
- Building and maintaining relationships with hiring managers across the business to understand their hiring requirements and provide support and advice both during and following interviews
- Delivering Assessment centres to ensure successful hire of volume recruitment
What we are looking for:
- Knowledge and experience recruiting across a breadth of disciplines ideally in a corporate environment such as finance, legal and customer services
- Experience training and coaching stakeholders on recruitment best practices
- Active contributor to the team sharing ideas and making improvements to our processes and candidate experience
- Ability to proactively manage your time and prioritise multiple roles
- Offering flexibility and agility, with a willingness to take part in project work as well as offering ad hoc support to other functions and business areas when required
What's in it for you:
- We know that the support and commitment of our staff is key to our success so you will receive the opportunity for ongoing development and training for a long-term career with us. We’re one of the largest companies in the South West and are proud to have been awarded Investors in People recognition.
- In return, we offer an excellent range of benefits including:
- Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays
- A discretionary Bonus
- Competitive Contributory Pension
- Share-save Scheme
- Various health benefits
- Wellbeing support programmes
- A range of Group Discounts
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Financial support services
- And plenty more!
Closing Date: Thursday 14th August 2025
Please note that the successful candidate will be subject to a mandatory DBS check as part of the onboarding process.
Be yourself, we like it that way. Together, we will build a culture of belonging, where inclusion is instinctive. Diversity is our strength and a reflection of our communities. We care, we value everyone, we celebrate uniqueness.
Our core values which are essential to our success are:
Be Rock Solid - Build trust and be trusted. Be the one we all look to and can depend on.
Be You - We want you to bring your best everyday. Be yourself and make your mark in your individual way.
Be the Future - Embrace change. Drive Progress. Own the challenge.
