Recruitment Specialist

Marshall Motor Group; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive group in the UK seeks an experienced recruiter to handle the end-to-end recruitment process. This role includes stakeholder management and providing consultative recruitment advice. Candidates should have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to manage multiple vacancies efficiently. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits, including ongoing development and discounts on car purchases.

Benefits

Career development

Life insurance

Contributory pension

Exclusive discounts

Referral bonuses

Qualifications

• Proven experience in recruitment, either internal or agency.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a focus on candidate experience.
• Ability to manage multiple vacancies and priorities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end recruitment process.
• Manage high-volume recruitment across multiple brands.
• Provide consultative advice on recruitment best practices.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Relationship building

Interpersonal skills

Decision-making

Adaptability

Data-driven decision-making

Job description

In This Role

• Own the end-to-end recruitment process, from advertising and sourcing through to interviews, feedback, and offer management.
• Confidently manage counter‑offers and pre‑close conversations, maintaining strong candidate engagement throughout the process to minimise withdrawals.
• Enable hiring managers to focus on daily operations by taking full accountability for recruitment, reducing admin and improving efficiency.
• Partner strategically with Franchise Directors, Divisional Teams, and HR Business Partners through meetings, sharing hiring insights and data‑led updates.
• Offer consultative advice on workforce planning, interview strategy, and recruitment best practice.
• Build and maintain talent pipelines for key roles, reducing time‑to‑hire and ensuring business continuity.
• Take ownership of agency usage and cost management, driving direct sourcing and improving cost‑per‑hire.
• Manage high‑volume recruitment across multiple brands, balancing priorities and acting as a trusted expert within your divisions.

Qualifications

• An experienced recruiter – either internal or agency – with a strong understanding of stakeholder management and relationship building.
• Someone with excellent interpersonal skills who takes pride in delivering a five‑star experience to candidates and the business.
• Confident decision‑making skills, with the ability to work autonomously and at pace, using data to support recommendations.
• A solution‑focused mindset – adaptable, positive, and able to influence outcomes constructively.
• The ability to manage multiple vacancies and priorities across different brands, all while keeping quality and engagement front of mind.

If you thrive in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment and want to make a genuine impact on how we attract and hire exceptional people, we'd love to hear from you.

At Marshall Motor Group, we’re proud to represent over 25 leading car, van, truck and motorbike brands across more than 130 stores in England. We’re also part of the Constellation Automotive Group, home to some of the most well‑known brands in the automotive industry, including webuyanycar, cinch and BCA. Our team is over 4,000 strong and receives excellent pay packages and fantastic benefits in an environment centred around integrity, respect and innovation.

Competitive Basic Salary | 25 days' annual leave + bank holidays (increases with service); Life assurance & pension scheme; Discounts on car purchase, servicing & more; Access to exclusive shopping and lifestyle perks. Full‑time | Hybrid Working | 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Benefits

• Career development: Ongoing tailored learning and development pathways across the Group.
• Financial security: Life insurance, contributory pension.
• Exclusive perks: Discounts and rewards via a dedicated employee platform.
• Referral bonuses: Up to £2,000 for successful referrals.

At Marshall Motor Group, our policy is to employ the best qualified people and provide equal opportunity for the advancement of employees including promotion and training and not to discriminate against any person because of gender, race, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion, belief, or disability.