Lead Talent Acquisition Consultant at Aegon · Edinburgh

Lead Talent Acquisition Consultant Location: Edinburgh, UK Job Description Summary Job Description Lead Talent Acquisition Consultant Permanent Location: Edinburgh - We believe in the power of in-person collaboration, and our hybrid model requires colleagues to be in the office a minimum of 3 days per week Closing date: 25th May 2026 Aegon Asset Management (AAM) is a leading global investor, our employees work from 13 locations across Europe, the Americas and Asia. We advise on assets for a global client base of pension plans, public funds, insurance companies, banks, wealth managers, family offices and foundations. We share a common belief in fundamental, research-driven active management, underpinned by effective risk management and a commitment to responsible investment. Our people are our greatest asset, and we want Aegon Asset Management to be a place where they can bring their authentic self to work and do all they can to deliver on our strategic promises to our customers. Alongside this, Enterprise Technology (ET) acts as Aegon’s global IT partner, delivering the technology, infrastructure and innovation that underpin the organisation’s operations worldwide. This role sits at the intersection of both AAM and ET, supporting hiring across both employee groups. We help people live their best lives. We help them with the big stuff, for the moments that matter. We are currently looking for a Lead Talent Acquisition Consultant to join our team on a permanent basis in Edinburgh. You will be solely responsible for the operational delivery of the full talent acquisition lifecycle across AAM in the UK & the Netherlands, whilst also delivering the hiring for Aegon’s ET requirement in the UK. You will be responsible for the full Talent Acquisition lifecycle, inclusive of external permanent and fixed term hiring, early careers (graduates and apprenticeships), internal mobility and the management oversight of the recruitment of day rate contractors through our preferred supplier. Key Responsibilities for the role include: Responsible for managing talent acquisition across AAM and ET in the UK and NL, covering specialist investment management roles, sales, distribution, risk, finance, legal operations, technology & entry careers hiring. Lead and contribute to talent acquisition projects as the function continues to evolve and continuously participate in activities to deliver the overall AAM and ET Talent Acquisition strategy such as assessment methods. Attracting & sourcing candidates through both active & passive channels Partner with hiring managers to identify hiring needs, assess talent requirements and advise on appropriate hiring strategy. Drive forward social mobility and inclusion and diversity agendas and build this into attraction strategies for hiring campaigns. Management of Day Rate Contractor processes & outsourced supplier, ensuring governance and legislation is met in the appropriate country units. Manage recruitment of international hires / secondments including relocation and liaising with immigration lawyers. Collect and analyse MI data to provide insight on recruitment practices and best practice. We’d love to hear from you if you have: Extensive experience in an in‑house or agency recruitment role, managing multiple vacancies across both the UK & international locations. Comfortable managing roles across all levels, from entry-level opportunities to highly specialised, complex hires. Strong experience with direct candidate attraction and proactive candidate sourcing techniques - across both passive and active talent. Experience managing international assignments, immigration and visas requirements. Experience in designing and facilitating selection and assessment methods, providing consultation on best practice Previous experience managing day rate contractor processes & engagement through a 3rd party provider Excellent communication skills and comfortable managing stakeholders at a range of levels. Strong knowledge of recruitment best practice, process, policy and awareness of appropriate employment legislation Previous experience working within an Asset Manager is highly advantageous. What’s in it for you? A competitive salary, depending on the experience you can bring A non-contributory pension between 9%-13% A discretionary bonus, depending on personal and company performance 27 days leave per year (plus bank holidays, pro-rated for part-time) We also offer private medical cover, life assurance, critical illness cover, enhanced parental leave and a variety of lifestyle benefits to help our staff live their best lives, including retail discount vouchers, cycle2work scheme, subsidised restaurant and online GP appointments. At Aegon Asset Management, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We are more than a global Asset Management firm – we are a people business, and we recognise that delivering excellent client outcomes, comes from embracing diverse perspectives. We value diversity in the full range of human uniqueness without limitation including race, gender, ability, language, culture, beliefs, age, origin, background, perspectives and experiences. We are open to considering flexible working practices. Please talk to us about what this means for you. We serve a diverse, ever-changing world. It's tough, but we work tirelessly to leave things better than we find them. If that sounds like the sort of place you'd like to work, hit the "Apply" button. The legal bits We’ll need you to confirm you have the right to work in the UK. If we offer you a job and you accept, there are some checks we need to complete before you can start with us. This will include a credit and criminal record check, as well as providing satisfactory references. Additional Job Description Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age