Graduate Recruitment Consultant (Candidate side only - Tech Sector) - to £43k OTE - ID45166

Humand Talent; Eynsham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency based in Oxfordshire is seeking a Talent Scout to enhance candidate engagement and delivery, focusing on building relationships without the pressure of cold sales. Join a collaborative team to work with innovative companies solving real-world challenges. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and benefits, along with a supportive work environment encouraging personal growth and teamwork.

Benefits

28 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private Medical Care

Life Assurance

Community-building events

Qualifications

• A people person who loves building relationships.
• Curious about the world of tech, science and innovation.
• Experience with recruitment software is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Using sourcing tools to identify great candidates.
• Building relationships and supporting candidates.
• Preparing candidates for interviews and offers.

Skills

Relationship building

Communication

Pitching ideas

Confidence on the phone

Tools

LinkedIn Recruiter

Sourcing platforms

Job description

🌟 Talent Scout – Join Humand Talent

📍 Eynsham, Oxfordshire | Full-time | Office-based

💷 £24,200 to £28,000 base salary + OTE £38,000 to £46,000

🕒 Monday to Thursday 9am to 6pm | Friday finish usually by 1pm or earlier

🌴 28 days holiday plus bank holidays | Additional annual leave after 3 years’ service

🩺 Private Medical Care

🧬 Life Assurance

🥳 Lots of events and parties

Do you love talking to people and helping them grow their careers?

Looking for a role where you can learn, progress and be part of a great team?

Want to work in recruitment without the pressure of cold B2B sales?

We’re looking for a Talent Scout to join our team at Humand Talent , based in our Eynsham office. This is a people-first, candidate-focused recruitment role that blends influence, communication and insight. It’s sales in the best sense of the word - you’re introducing great people to life-changing opportunities and helping them take their next step.

You’ll be part of a small, collaborative team working with some of the most exciting and forward-thinking companies in the world, from Oxford University spin-outs and local SMEs to global FTSE100 innovators.

Why This Role Is Great

• You’ll focus entirely on candidate engagement and delivery
• You’ll have access to the latest tools like LinkedIn Recruiter, SourceBreaker and Vincere
• You’ll work with companies solving real-world problems in AI, Quantum Computing, Biotech, MedTech, IoT, SaaS and more
• You’ll get involved in community-building events such as Women in Tech, Leaders in Tech, PeopleOps and Video Games meetups
• You’ll be part of a supportive, high-trust team of four across the UK and South Africa
• You’ll have a structured daily routine with clear targets and the help to achieve them
• You’ll enjoy an early finish every Friday - usually by 1pm, sometimes earlier

What You’ll Be Doing

Attracting and Engaging Talent

• Using sourcing tools, job boards, social media and networks to identify great candidates
• Writing inclusive, engaging job adverts
• Building genuine relationships and supporting candidates throughout their journey

Pitching Opportunities

• Presenting roles with clarity and enthusiasm
• Helping candidates understand the impact of the work our clients do
• Preparing them for interviews and guiding them through feedback and offers

Proactive Talent Work

• Reaching out to brilliant people even before a job opensSupporting Account Managers by identifying talent pipelines
• Keeping delivery on track by flagging any blockers early

Collaboration and Learning

• Joining daily morning meetings to plan your focus
• Working closely with the team to share insights and get supportContinually building your knowledge of tools, markets and hiring trends

What Success Looks Like

You’ll consistently connect the right people with the right opportunities. You’ll build a strong reputation among candidates for being thoughtful, professional and honest. You’ll help shape delivery outcomes with your insight and effort. You’ll be proactive, organised and passionate about doing recruitment the right way.

And yes, you’ll make placements and earn commission along the way.

About You

This role is ideal if you’re :

• A people person who loves building relationships
• Confident on the phone
• Comfortable pitching ideas and influencing decisions
• Curious about the world of tech, science and innovation
• Organised, focused and ready to take ownership of your work
• Someone who enjoys a fast-paced environment and wants to be part of a tight-knit, collaborative team
• Experience with AI tools, recruitment software or sourcing platforms is a bonus - but if you’re confident, coachable and curious, we’ll teach you.
• Some exposure to sales, recruitment delivery, talent acquisition or customer-facing roles would be helpful.
• We know we could do more video - so is something you like doing, then also a great value add.

Our Values

We live our values every day. They’re not just words - they shape how we work, who we hire and how we grow.

Do Things Properly

We hold ourselves to high standards and take pride in doing the job well, from the first message to final placement.

Be a Good Human

We prioritise empathy, inclusivity and fairness. We are people-first in every decision and conversation.

Collaborative Innovation

We believe in the power of teams. Whether it’s helping clients build theirs or working better as a team ourselves, we know that good ideas come from collaboration.

Solutions First

We stay proactive. We look for ways to solve challenges before they become problems and keep moving forward with purpose.

Proud of Our Reputation

We’re proud to say we have only 5-star reviews on Google . Clients and candidates consistently praise our integrity, our attention to detail and the way we put people first. That reputation means a lot to us - and we’re looking for someone who shares that mindset.

Inclusion at Humand Talent

We believe diversity makes teams stronger. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and identities. If this role sounds like something you'd enjoy, we’d love to hear from you - even if you don’t meet every single requirement. We are also open to part time options and some of our team already work 60% full time equivalent.

Ready to Apply?

If you’re looking for a recruitment role that’s human-focused, values-driven and built for long-term growth, this could be your next step.

Apply now with your CV or LinkedIn profile - or get in touch for an informal chat. We’d love to hear from you.