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.
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