Principal – Talent Sourcing

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 organisations 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.

https://www.weareams.com/

The Role

Key Accountabilities

• Apply your sourcing expertise to identify, engage and attract high‑quality candidates across a range of channels, including job boards, search engines and professional networks.
• Use your relationship‑building skills to partner with recruiters and hiring managers, taking detailed role briefs and contributing market insight and best practice.
• Leverage your networking skills to build and maintain sector‑specific talent pools through referrals, proactive outreach and direct sourcing techniques.
• Use your communication skills to engage, screen and qualify candidates, gathering key information to create robust long‑lists.
• Contribute to effective job advertising by managing job board and client career‑site postings to maximise reach and impact.
• Collaborate with client services and delivery teams to share progress, manage expectations and support ongoing hiring needs.
• Apply your organisational skills to maintain agreed service levels, targets and accurate updates across recruitment systems.
• Contribute to team effectiveness by actively participating in team meetings and sharing knowledge and insights.

Skills & Requirements

• Demonstrated ability in direct sourcing and candidate identification using a wide range of innovative tools and techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to source talent within the UK market.
• Strength in communication and stakeholder engagement, with the ability to build trusted working relationships.
• Ability to screen, assess and qualify candidates effectively against role requirements.
• Familiarity with recruitment technologies, databases and applicant tracking systems, or strong learning agility to adopt new tools quickly.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, delivery‑focused recruitment environment.
• High proficiency in English, with the ability to communicate clearly in both written and spoken contexts.

• Strength in presenting insights or recommendations to recruiters and hiring stakeholders.
• Experience in creating, interpreting and presenting recruitment insights, translating data into clear, actionable recommendations for stakeholders
• Experience contributing to continuous improvement of sourcing strategies or processes.

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.

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!