Talent Acquisition Specialist

Oliver James; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global recruitment business based in Manchester is seeking a Talent Acquisition Specialist. You will manage end-to-end recruitment for the Dublin market, work closely with hiring managers, and drive headhunting strategies. Ideal candidates should have over 2 years of agency recruitment experience and strong stakeholder management skills. This role offers a competitive salary and commission structure, supported by a high-performing culture.

Benefits

Competetive salary

Commission structure

Monthly travel opportunities

Clear progression pathways

Modern office environment

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in agency recruitment or rec2rec (360 experience preferred).
• Strong stakeholder management skills and confidence in a client‑facing role.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage end‑to‑end recruitment across multiple business areas in the Dublin market.
• Work directly with hiring managers to understand hiring needs.
• Drive proactive headhunting and talent mapping strategies.

Skills

Agency recruitment

Stakeholder management

Communication

Proactive approach

Relationship building

Job description

Talent Acquisition Specialist - Dublin Market (Based in Manchester HQ)

📍 Manchester HQ | Dublin Market | Hybrid | Full-time

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.

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

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