Talent Acquisition Consultant

We support peace and prosperity by building connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and countries worldwide. For over 90 years we have shaped brighter futures through education, arts, culture, language, and creativity. We work with people in over 150 countries and reach over 700 million people. We connect. We inspire. Pay Band: 6/G Country/Location: Philippines Department: People Function - Talent Acquisition and Screening Contract Type: Indefinite Contract Local No of Positions: 2 Closing Date: 17th November 2026 Role Purpose: The Talent Acquisition Consultant will support the British Council in attracting and selecting high-quality talent that aligns with its values and organisational needs. The role will deliver an efficient, inclusive and end-to-end recruitment service, with a focus on high-volume administrative roles, while contributing to the transformation of recruitment into a more strategic talent acquisition function. Main accountabilities: The postholder will manage the full recruitment lifecycle, including job briefing discussions, sourcing, shortlisting, talent pool development, interview coordination and offer management. They will work closely with hiring managers and People function colleagues to develop and deliver effective recruitment strategies, provide guidance on hiring timelines and ensure quality hires are delivered against agreed performance targets. The role will also involve monitoring recruitment pipeline performance through data and reporting, maintaining accurate recruitment records and ensuring compliance with audit and data quality requirements. The successful candidate will build strong stakeholder relationships, provide proactive recruitment advice and contribute to continuous improvement by adopting effective recruitment practices and identifying opportunities to enhance service delivery. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in talent acquisition, candidate sourcing and selection techniques, including digital and social media recruitment. They will demonstrate strong stakeholder management, communication and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. A solutions-oriented mindset, confidence in advising stakeholders and experience working towards recruitment performance metrics are essential. The successful candidate will also champion diversity and inclusion throughout the recruitment process, ensuring attraction and selection strategies promote equal opportunities and encourage applications from underrepresented groups, while strengthening the British Council’s reputation as an employer of choice. Role specific knowledge, skills and experience: * Graduate * Data Literacy Data driven - Grasps & uses data to make decisions and inform practice (novice/developing). * Business Acumen Customer understanding - Understands customer needs & applies user-centric principles (novice/developing). * Digital Agility Digital aptitude - Motivated to learn and experiment with digital ways of work (novice). * Execution excellence Action orientation – Implements actionable and adaptive plans to achieve results (novice/developing). * Interpersonal skills - Achieves shared goals using effective interpersonal skills (novice/ developing). Desirable: * Recruitment or HR qualification * Knowing the Market - knowledgeable of regional employment marketplace and the British Council's customers and competitors. * Experience of working in a global, matrix organisation * Knowledge of using SAP Success Factors Recruitment module or a similar Applicant Tracking System (ATS) * Relevant employment legislation * Pre-employment screening Condition of Employment: Language: Strong English proficiency is crucial for this role, requiring fluency in both written and spoken communication to effectively navigate British Council systems and international operations. Please note: Interviews will be conducted primarily in English. The successful candidate must be able to speak and write well in English, as this is essential for the role. Locally recruited: Applications are welcomed from candidates currently in this location with a natural right to work. Relocation support is not provided. A connected and trusted UK in a more connected and trusted world. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and we welcome applications from all sections of the community as we believe that a diverse workforce gives added depth to our work. The British Council is a Disability Confident Employer. The Disability Confident scheme helps challenge attitudes, increase understanding of disability, and ensure staff are drawn from the widest possible pool of talent and we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the minimum role requirements. We welcome discussions about specific requirements or adjustments to enable participation and engagement in our work and activities. Safeguarding Statement The British Council is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and adults who we work with. We believe that all children and adults everywhere in the world deserve to live in safe environments and have the right to be protected from all forms of abuse, maltreatment and exploitation as set out in article 19, UNCRC (United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child) 1989. Appointment to positions where there is direct involvement with vulnerable groups will be dependent on thorough checks being completed in line with legal requirements and with the British Council’s Safeguarding policies for Adults and Children. If you experience any difficulties with submitting your application, please email askhr@britishcouncil.org