Grad Talent Recruiter

scrumconnect ltd; Staines-upon-Thames; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Hybrid work

25 days holiday

Wellbeing program

Learning & development

Job summary

Scrumconnect Consulting is seeking a proactive Graduate Recruiter to join our Talent Acquisition team in Newcastle. This role offers an excellent entry point for someone early in their career who is passionate about recruitment and helping people find the right roles.

You will support the full recruitment lifecycle, from sourcing candidates to coordinating interviews and delivering an outstanding candidate experience. Hybrid work is available with a Newcastle base.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate or 1–2 years experience in recruitment or a people-focused role.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in end-to-end recruitment for a variety of roles across the organization.
• Source and screen candidates through job boards, social media, LinkedIn, and referrals.
• Coordinate interviews with hiring managers and maintain excellent communication with candidates.
• Manage applicant tracking systems (ATS) and keep candidate records up to date.
• Write and post engaging job adverts.
• Support talent pipeline building for specialist digital and tech roles.
• Conduct initial phone/video screenings.
• Help organise recruitment events, job fairs, and campus outreach activities.
• Contribute to diversity & inclusion initiatives and help ensure fair hiring practices.
• Provide general support to the Talent Acquisition team and hiring managers.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Stakeholder engagement

People-focused

Education

Recent graduate

Tools

LinkedIn

MS Office

Job description

About Scrumconnect Consulting

Scrumconnect Consulting is a people-focused digital consultancy delivering impactful solutions across the public and private sectors. We specialize in building high-performing, diverse, and inclusive teams that work on mission-critical digital transformation projects. As a Disability Confident employer and a company committed to continuous learning, we take pride in investing in our people and growing talent from the ground up.

Location

Newcastle

Salary

26,500 per annum

Employment Type

Full-time, Permanent Location - Staines(Every Tuesday)

Role Overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic and driven Graduate Recruiter to join our Talent Acquisition team in Newcastle. This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their career who is passionate about recruitment, communication, and helping people find the right roles.

As a Graduate Recruiter, you will support the full recruitment lifecycle, from sourcing candidates to coordinating interviews, managing candidate communication, and helping deliver an outstanding candidate experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in end-to-end recruitment for a variety of roles across the organization.
• Source and screen candidates through job boards, social media, LinkedIn, and referrals
• Coordinate interviews with hiring managers and maintain excellent communication with candidates
• Manage applicant tracking systems (ATS) and keep candidate records up to date
• Write and post engaging job adverts
• Support talent pipeline building for specialist digital and tech roles
• Conduct initial phone/video screenings
• Help organize recruitment events, job fairs, and campus outreach activities
• Contribute to diversity & inclusion initiatives and help ensure fair hiring practices
• Provide general support to the Talent Acquisition team and hiring managers

What We’re Looking For

• A recent graduate (any discipline welcome) or up to 1–2 years of experience in recruitment, HR, or a people-focused role
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Proactive, enthusiastic, and eager to learn
• Ability to build rapport with candidates and stakeholders
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Good understanding of Microsoft Office and familiarity with LinkedIn is a bonus

What We Offer

• Career development and full training within the Talent team
• Opportunity to work on meaningful roles that support major digital transformation projects
• Inclusive, supportive, and collaborative company culture
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Hybrid working options (role based in Newcastle office)
• Employee wellbeing and learning & development programs

Diversity & Inclusion

At Scrumconnect Consulting, we are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and strongly committed to building a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. Our recruitment processes are inclusive, fair, and designed to ensure equal opportunities for everyone. If you require any adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know—we are here to support you