Talent Acquisition and HR Officer

Fixed Term Contract (Hybrid)

We’re Westcotts – a Top 50+50 Accountancy Practice and Real Living Wage Employer, with over 290 team members based across offices in Devon and Somerset.

We’re looking for a Talent Acquisition and HR Officer to join our People Team on a Fixed Term basis from ideally September 2026 through to January 2028.

Reporting to the People Director and working closely with the wider People Team, you’ll play a key role in attracting and recruiting talented individuals to Westcotts. While the position is primarily focused on talent acquisition, it also offers the opportunity to gain exposure to a broad range of people-related activities. This makes it an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about recruitment and enjoys contributing to other areas of HR.

The role can be based from any of our offices across Devon and Somerset, with hybrid working available. However, as you’ll be supporting all team members and recruiting for all offices, occasional travel between our offices will be required.

Why Westcotts?

At Westcotts, we know our people are our greatest strength. When you join our People Team, you’ll play an important role in helping us continue to attract and develop exceptional talent.

You’ll benefit from:

• A varied and rewarding role combining recruitment and HR.
• The opportunity to influence how we attract and engage talented people across the firm
• Hybrid working and flexibility to support work/life balance
• A friendly, stable, supportive, and collaborative People Team

Main Duties

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing the end-to-end recruitment process, from drafting adverts and sourcing candidates through to offers and onboarding
• Working closely with hiring managers to understand recruitment needs, provide advice, and deliver an excellent candidate experience
• Coordinating interviews, assessments, candidate communications, and recruitment administration, ensuring compliance with GDPR and employment legislation
• Building strong relationships with recruitment agencies, education providers, and external organisations to support attraction and recruitment initiatives
• Representing Westcotts at careers fairs, schools, colleges, universities, and recruitment events to promote career opportunities across the firm
• Managing and developing our Applicant Tracking System (IRIS HR Recruitment) and supporting managers in its effective use
• Supporting onboarding activities, including references, compliance checks, employment documentation, and tailored induction plans
• Assisting with a range of HR activities including employee lifecycle administration, leaver processes, disciplinary and grievance support, and maintaining HR documentation
• Producing recruitment and HR reports, analysing key metrics, and identifying opportunities to improve recruitment and people processes

This list summarises the main duties of the role but is not exhaustive — you may be asked to support with additional tasks and projects at a similar level as required.

Attributes, Skills, Experience and Qualifications

We’re looking for someone who is passionate about recruitment and enjoys building relationships with people at every stage of their career. Ideally, you’ll have:

• Due to the nature of this fixed-term opportunity, applicants should be able to commit to the role until the end of the contract period
• At least one years’ recent experience in recruitment or talent acquisition, ideally managing end-to-end recruitment processes
• Experience using an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and confidence learning new HR systems
• Previous experience within a professional services environment would be advantageous
• Experience of IRIS HR would be beneficial, although training will be provided
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple vacancies and competing priorities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with excellent attention to detail
• A proactive, positive, and approachable manner with the confidence to build relationships across the business
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications and the ability to produce reports and presentations
• The ability to analyse information and present it clearly and professionally
• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle, with the flexibility to travel between our offices when required
• A recruitment qualification or CIPD qualification would be advantageous but is not essential

Terms / Benefits

• Ideally 36.25 hours / 5 days per week however part time hours / days also considered.
• Flexible and hybrid or office working available.
• 20 days annual leave (rising to 25 days after 3 years’ service) plus bank holidays.
• Annual salary review.
• Death in service 3 x annual salary.
• Access to Healthcare Cashback Plan.
• 24-hour external Employee Assistance Programme helpline.
• Flexible benefits including Buy and Sell holiday, Cycle to Work, Technology / Home, Payroll Charity Giving and Private Medical Insurance.
• Introducing clients and staff commission schemes.
• Pension 3% rising to 4% (but matched up to 6%) after 4 years’ service.
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay after one years’ service.

How to apply

To apply for this position, please upload your CV along with a covering letter providing information on why you feel you would be suitable for the role in particular in regards to the desired attributes, skills, experience and qualifications. Please also state your current salary (if applicable), salary expectations and available start date.