Junior Talent Scout

JR United Kingdom; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading executive search consultancy seeks a Talent Scout to join their team in Cambridge. This entry-level role focuses on sourcing candidates using innovative methods beyond traditional platforms. With dedicated training and a supportive environment, this position offers a clear path towards becoming a professional Head Hunter. Applicants must have strong communication skills, a degree or equivalent, and a proactive approach to work.

Benefits

Attractive salary + commission

Pension

29 days holiday (including your birthday and bank holidays)

Team days out

Qualifications

• Degree qualification required.
• Strong communication skills necessary.
• Proactive, motivated, and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing passive candidates through networking and online searches.
• Using advanced search techniques to find candidates.
• Participate in team training and development.

Skills

Communication

Proactivity

Detail-Oriented

Education

Degree qualified or educated to A Level standard

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Email and Internet applications

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

Award winning executive search consultancy Tiro Associates Ltd has a new opportunity to join our team.

As a Talent Scout, you will be trained to sourcing passive candidates through networking as well as complex Internet searches. We'll want you to go beyond the basics of sourcing on LinkedIn and job boards and source candidates through channels like blogs, niche social networks, trade associations, online groups, directories, networking sites, alumni associations, complex Boolean and x-ray searches on Google, and more!

The role of Talent Scout is the first rung on the ladder to becoming an expert Head Hunter. Tiro is dedicated to staff' continued development and training, the successful candidate will receive both "on the job" and external training, and will be supported to achieve a professional recruitment qualification. Tiro is a corporate member of the Recruitment Employment Confederation, all our team are qualified to REC level 3 in recruitment practice

What we need from you:

• Degree qualified (or of "graduate calibre" - educated to at least A Level standard)
• Strong written and spoken communication skills
• Personable (we are a nice bunch, you need to fit in!) proactive, motivated and keen to learn
• Proficient in PC software packages such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Email and Internet applications
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects
• Detail-Oriented

What we offer:

• A positive, team focused, friendly environment!
• Attractive salary + commission
• Pension
• 29 days holiday (including your birthday and bank holidays) increasing to 34 days after 2 years service
• Team days out (this year so far we have been ghost hunting, clay pigeon shooting, visited the F1 experience and indulged our love of horror movies at Cineworld!)

Scarlett joined Tiro as a junior Talent Scout in 2023 - click here to read her experience:

https://tiroassociates.com/from-panic-to-power-how-my-apprenticeship-changed-everything/

Tiro 2024 - Best Company with Under 20 Employees to Work For’

https://tiroassociates.com/tiro-triumphs-at-the-recruitment-employment-confederation-awards/

NB - Tiro is a team focused business, we therefore do not offer fully remote working, After a successful 6 month probation you will have the opportunity to work on a hybrid basis. We do not sponsor work permits, please only apply if you are able to live and work unrestricted in the UK without the need for a work visa.