Recruitment Talent Specialist

Cedar; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Recruitment Talent Specialist for a 12-month fixed term contract. This role involves leading the full recruitment cycle and supporting talent initiatives. Ideal candidates are proactive and organized with hands-on recruitment experience. The position offers hybrid working with a competitive salary of £40,000 – £50,000.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience working across multiple vacancies and projects.
• Comfortable engaging with people at all levels.
• Ability to manage competing priorities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead full recruitment cycle including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding.
• Build relationships with managers to understand workforce needs.
• Create engaging job adverts and attract candidates.

Skills

Hands-on recruitment experience

Strong communication skills

Highly organised

Proactive and motivated

Job description

Recruitment Talent Specialist – 12-Month Fixed Term Contract

Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 (DOE)
Contract: 12-Month FTC
Location: Hybrid – 1 day in Chelmsford, 2 days in London

Are you a proactive, enthusiastic, and energetic recruiter who thrives on connecting great people with exciting opportunities? Do you love being hands‑on, picking up the phone, building networks, and owning the full recruitment process from start to finish?

We’re looking for a Recruitment Talent Specialist to join a busy and dynamic team on a 12‑month fixed term contract. You’ll be sitting with the people team, supporting key projects and making a real impact on talent attraction and development across the business.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading the full recruitment cycle – sourcing, screening, interviewing and onboarding new talent.
• Building relationships with managers and team leads to understand workforce needs and deliver tailored solutions.
• Creating engaging job adverts and using innovative sourcing methods to attract the best candidates.
• Managing candidate pipelines, keeping in contact with top talent, and maintaining strong relationships.
• Supporting early careers and emerging talent initiatives, including graduates, apprentices, and placement programmes.
• Using systems and tools to track activity, analyse results, and continuously improve processes.
• Acting as a trusted point of contact for all recruitment and talent queries.

What We’re Looking For

• Hands‑on recruitment experience – confident working across multiple vacancies and projects.
• Strong communicator who is comfortable on the phone and engaging with people at all levels.
• Highly organised, proactive, and able to manage competing priorities with energy and drive.
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, collaborative team environment.
• Enthusiastic and motivated – someone who will take ownership and get things done.

Why You’ll Love It

• Sit within a supportive and ambitious team that’s driving real impact on talent and recruitment.
• Work on exciting projects and make a visible difference to the organisation.
• Hybrid working
• Competitive salary of £40,000 – £50,000.
• 12‑Month Fixed Term Contract (FTC) – ideal for someone looking to step into a high‑impact, hands‑on role.

If you’re passionate about recruitment, proactive, and ready to take ownership of end‑to‑end talent initiatives, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply today and join a team where your work really matters.