Job Description

Talent Acquisition Partner - Next Generation
Job ID
256212
Posted
15-Jan-2026
Service line
GWS Segment
Role type
Full-time
Areas of Interest
People/Human Resources
Location(s)
London - England - United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Talent Acquisition Partner - Next Generation

The Talent Acquisition Partner Next Generation, is responsible for designing and implementing the attraction and selection process for the Intern, Graduate and Apprentice Programmes, ensuring a diverse, equitable and inclusive recruitment process across CBRE GWS Business lines. This role will have direct responsibility for the apprenticeship programme.

Reporting to the Talent Acquisition Lead and working with a flexible structure alongside Talent Acquisition (TA), Learning and Talent Management(L&TM), TA Marketing and the wider Next Gen teams to deliver recruitment activity and a seamless candidate
experience across CBRE GWS.

What You'll Do

Responsible for strategic approach to next generation TA Managing relationships with a broad range of stakeholders internally (Technical Directors, leadership, L&TM, business etc) / externally (Universities, schools, charity partnerships, and societies) & partners for apprenticeship schemes Advertising, sourcing & screening for UK technical apprenticeship scheme for all GWS business lines Promoting CBRE GWS as an employer of choice for Next Gen including internally /externally and through creating / updating collateral that empowers the business to also promote this e.g., Hiring Manager toolkit Acting as SME / point of contact for TA on Next Gen recruiting for example educating & sharing clearly defined recruitment & selection process for grad / intern / apprentice schemes to TA / business both in & outside of UK; owning & clearly communicating UK Next Generation recruitment timelines etc Providing data & insights on Next Gen hiring including DEI objectives & ensuring those objectives are met Collaborating closely with the business, L&TM, business line dedicated TA teams to ensure a world class approach to Next Generation hiring which enables our business to thrive Design and overseeing of Assessment Centre assessments, designing scoring matrix, running assessor briefing and wash up sessions. Lead on assessment centres, act as a point of contact for internal stakeholders to advise on recruitment strategy Work closely with C&C steerco, EBRG's and diversity communities' team to ensure we are building diverse talent pipelines from school through to university Act as the candidate's liaison throughout the hiring process ensuring a positive experience and high retention rate. Working in collaboration with other members of the Talent Acquisition and People team to ensure the delivery of high-quality recruits against requirements from diverse pools of candidates Promotes CBRE employer brand initiatives to attract diverse talent, actively participating across the TA team ensuring best practice is shared and implemented Update Avature (ATS) and other reporting systems to enable weekly and monthly TA activity reports Support charity partners, C&C Partnerships, and third-party suppliers to enhance the Next Gen recruitment process and support the C&C targets. Support Next Gen recruitment activity across EMEA, liaising with international TA partners and People leads to identify hiring needs, eligibility criteria and target schools. Engage with target schools, Universities, and charities to run in house workshops, CV skills sessions, presentations etc to promote CBRE GWS and attract talent into the Next Gen Schemes. Support L&TM with hosting induction programmes for intern, apprentices, and graduates into the business. Ensure the team support the graduates and apprentices through a range of professional qualifications

What You'll Need

Recruitment experience within Next Generation (apprentices, graduates & Interns) Experienced in the use of resourcing technologies and social networking to build candidate/talent pools A passion for Diversity Equity and Inclusion in all approaches Recruitment technology - ATS expertise, varied search and sourcing methods, LinkedIn, talent pooling and market mapping Excellent MS Office Skills. Thrives on working in a fast moving, creative, flexible environment Excellent stakeholder management & business partnering skills, working with senior leaders, communities' partnerships and training suppliers

Why CBRE

CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBRE), a Fortune 500 and S&P 500 company headquartered in Dallas, is the world's largest commercial real estate services and investment firm (based on 2024 revenue). The company has more than 140,000 employees (including Turner & Townsend employees) serving clients in more than 100 countries. CBRE serves clients through four business segments: Advisory (leasing, sales, debt origination, mortgage serving, valuations); Building Operations & Experience (facilities management, property management, flex space & experience); Project Management (program management, project management, cost consulting); Real Estate Investments (investment management, development). Please visit our website at www.cbre.com.

Our Values in Hiring

At CBRE, we are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels they belong. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, and we welcome all applications.