Principal Talent Sourcing Specialist

Job description

About Us
Global, inclusive and innovative - welcome to AMS, where talent connects across cultures and backgrounds to shape the future of work.

We work with leading organizations to design and deliver talent strategies that bring together people, process, data and technology, helping millions of people find meaningful work every year. Our diverse, connected community collaborates to create results for clients and opportunities for our people to learn, grow and make an impact.

At AMS, we look for people who bring more than experience, and we welcome different perspectives and ways of thinking.

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The Role
The Principal Talent Sourcing Specialist plays a key role in supporting DWF's recruitment objectives by partnering with Hiring Managers and Recruiters to develop tailored sourcing strategies informed by market intelligence, data and hiring trends.

Responsible for end-to-end sourcing across specialist and high-volume recruitment, the role focuses on proactively identifying, attracting and engaging high-quality talent, particularly passive candidates. Acting as a brand ambassador for DWF, the Senior Sourcing Specialist ensures candidates are qualified, interested and engaged before presentation, while ensuring all sourcing activity complies with relevant employment legislation, data protection requirements and fair recruitment practices.
Key Accountabilities

• Lead strategic sourcing partnerships with Recruiters and Hiring Managers to understand complex hiring requirements across a range of legal roles and deliver tailored talent attraction strategies.
• Provide expert market intelligence, talent insights and data-driven recommendations to influence hiring decisions and workforce planning.
  
• Lead the identification, attraction and engagement of high-quality active and passive talent across specialist and high-volume recruitment.
  
• Develop and manage proactive talent pipelines to support immediate and future hiring needs.
  
• Oversee the creation and optimisation of compelling, accurate job adverts that strengthen DWF's employer brand and attract high-calibre candidates.
  
• Deliver high-quality candidate shortlists, providing evidence-based assessments and clear recommendations to support informed hiring decisions.
  
• Champion an exceptional, inclusive candidate experience through effective communication and relationship management.
  
• Analyse sourcing performance, market trends and recruitment data to drive continuous improvement and optimise hiring outcomes.
  
• Ensure recruitment systems, candidate records and reporting are accurate and compliant with relevant employment legislation and data protection requirements.
  
• Share sourcing best practice, provide guidance to colleagues and drive continuous improvement across sourcing processes and delivery.
  

Skills & Requirements
Must have:

• Significant experience in talent sourcing, executive search or talent acquisition, within the legal sector supporting complex specialist hiring.
  
• Proven ability to build strategic partnerships with senior stakeholders, influencing hiring decisions and aligning sourcing strategies with business objectives.
  
• Demonstrable experience designing and leading sourcing strategies for specialist, niche and hard-to-fill roles.
  
• Advanced expertise in proactive sourcing techniques, including LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search, ATS and CRM platforms, to identify and engage high-calibre passive talent.
  
• Strong communication, influencing and candidate assessment skills, with the ability to provide credible, evidence-based recommendations to stakeholders.
  
• Proven ability to interpret market intelligence, talent data and sourcing metrics to inform recruitment strategies and improve hiring outcomes.
  
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills, with the ability to oversee multiple complex sourcing projects in a fast-paced environment.
  
• Advanced proficiency in recruitment technology, ATS/CRM systems and Microsoft Office, using data and technology to drive sourcing effectiveness.
  

Desirable:

• Experience leading sourcing activity for senior, executive, specialist or hard-to-find talent.
  
• Experience within an RPO, agency or in-house recruitment environment, ideally supporting a complex or high-volume client.
  
• Proven experience developing talent maps, strategic talent pools and pipelines to support future workforce planning.
  
• Familiarity with advanced talent intelligence tools, market mapping methodologies and competitor talent analysis.
  
• Experience sharing sourcing best practice, coaching colleagues and driving continuous improvement across sourcing delivery.
  

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

*Details may vary slightly depending on your location, local labour law, etc.

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.

We take pride in being Disability Confident. This helps to ensure that you can be interviewed fairly if you have a disability, long- term health conditions, or are neurodiverse. You will be shortlisted based on minimum criteria for the role and will be offered support and/or adjustments for the recruitment process if you wish.

If you require any accommodations or have any accessibility needs, please reach out via email [email protected] 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!