Recruitment Talent Specialist Permanent NEW

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.