Global Talent Acquisition Strategy and Workforce Planning Lead

AMS is a global workforce solutions partner committed to creating inclusive, dynamic, and future-ready workplaces. We help organisations adapt, grow, and thrive in an ever-evolving world by building, shaping, and optimising diverse talent strategies.

Our Contingent Workforce Solution (CWS) is one way we support our clients. Acting as an extension of their recruitment teams, we connect them with skilled interim and temporary professionals, fostering workplaces where everyone can contribute and succeed.

On behalf of our globally respected client who develop cutting-edge technologies that deliver clean, safe and competitive solutions to meet the planet's vital power needs we are looking for a Global Talent Acquisition Strategy and Workforce Planning Lead for a 12 Month Day Rate Contract based in Derby / London.

Purpose of the role:

The Global Talent Acquisition Strategy and Workforce Planning Lead serves as the strategic link between the Talent Acquisition function and designated divisional or functional business areas. Working as part of the People Partner teams, this role ensures that hiring strategies are fully aligned with workforce plans, business objectives, and organisational culture.

This individual partners closely with senior stakeholders, divisional leadership, and People Partners to deliver high-quality, proactive talent solutions while maintaining a strong connection to the central TA Operations team and collaborating hand-in-hand with the relevant Regional TA Lead.

What you'll do:

• Serve as the primary Talent Acquisition partner for an assigned division, building strong relationships with leadership and People Partners.
• Translate workforce plans and business priorities into effective hiring strategies.
• Advise stakeholders on talent market trends, availability, and sourcing strategies.
• Represent Talent Acquisition in divisional workforce planning and strategic forums.
• Align divisional hiring needs with regional delivery capacity and priorities.
• Collaborate with RPO providers and CoE teams to ensure consistent processes, employer branding, and candidate experience.
• Design and execute divisional recruitment campaigns and initiatives.
• Partner across Emerging Talent, Contingent, and Executive hiring teams for a unified TA approach.
• Use data and insights to drive continuous improvement in hiring performance and workforce planning.
• Oversee divisional hiring activity to ensure compliance with recruitment policies and governance standards.
• Provide regular reporting and insights on hiring performance, trends, and future needs.
• Contribute to the global Talent Acquisition strategy by sharing best practices and divisional intelligence.
• Collaborate closely with the Head of TA Operations, Divisional People Director, People Partners, Business Leaders, TA Operations, Employer Brand, and Regional TA Leads.

The skills you'll need:

• Proven experience in Talent Acquisition partnering within a complex, matrixed organisation.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills at senior leadership level.
• Demonstrated ability to balance strategic business partnering with operational delivery.
• Deep understanding of recruitment best practice, market trends, and workforce planning principles.
• Excellent communication, data literacy, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Comfortable working across multiple geographies, cultures, and stakeholder groups.

Next steps

We will only accept workers operating via an Umbrella or PAYE engagement model.

If you are interested in applying for this position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and we will contact you with an update in due course.

AMS, a Recruitment Process Outsourcing Company, may in the delivery of some of its services be deemed to operate as an Employment Agency or an Employment Business