Talent Acquisition Specialist

Oliver James; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Commission structure

Monthly travel opportunities

Supportive leadership

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm based in Manchester seeks a Talent Acquisition Specialist to drive recruitment growth across the Dublin market. The role requires at least 2 years of agency recruitment experience, strong stakeholder management, and a proactive approach to sourcing talent. The position offers competitive salary, monthly travel opportunities, and immediate responsibilities for live roles.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in agency recruitment or rec2rec with 360 experience preferred.
• Proactive, enthusiastic, and tenacious approach to work.
• Strong relationships with clients and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end recruitment across multiple business areas in the Dublin market.
• Work with hiring managers to deliver high-quality talent pipelines.
• Drive proactive headhunting and talent mapping strategies.

Skills

Agency recruitment

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Talent sourcing

Job description

About the Role

Oliver James is expanding in the Dublin market, and we’re looking for a Talent Acquisition Specialist to help drive growth across one of our fastest-growing and most profitable business units.

Based in our Manchester HQ, you’ll work closely with the CTO, Country Director of Ireland, Regional Executive Director, and the wider Talent team. You’ll also have regular opportunities to travel to our Dublin office, engaging directly with local teams and shaping our growth strategy in the region.

This isn’t a typical in-house TA role - we’re looking for someone with a recruitment mindset, comfortable managing full 360 processes, stakeholder relationships, and strategic headhunting across a busy, fast-paced market.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Manage end-to-end recruitment across multiple business areas in the Dublin market
• Work directly with hiring managers to understand hiring needs and deliver high-quality talent pipelines
• Drive proactive headhunting and talent mapping strategies
• Take ownership of live vacancies immediately (with commission potential from month one)
• Partner closely with leadership teams across Manchester and Dublin
• Contribute to the ongoing growth of a Top 3 recruitment business in Dublin

What We’re Looking For

• 2+ years’ experience in agency recruitment or rec2rec (360 experience preferred)
• Strong stakeholder management skills and confidence in a client-facing role
• Proactive, enthusiastic, and tenacious approach to work
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• A genuine passion for sourcing and developing talent

Why Join Oliver James

• Be part of a Manchester-based Talent team, working alongside Talent Attraction, Talent Development, and People Leadership
• Supportive leadership and clear progression pathways
• Monthly travel opportunities to our Dublin office — one of the group’s key investment areas
• Immediate responsibility for live roles and new projects
• Modern, newly renovated office in Spinningfields, with a warm, social, and high-performing culture
• Competitive salary, commission structure, and benefits
• Relocators considered for this role

About Oliver James

Oliver James is a global recruitment and talent solutions business operating across 13 international offices. We connect outstanding professionals with world-leading organisations and we’re passionate about building cultures that empower people to thrive.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Industry: Staffing and Recruiting

Ready to join a fast-moving, people-driven business?

Apply now or reach out to our Talent team for a confidential chat.