Recruitment Specialist

18 Month Fixed Term Contract
Location: Plymouth
Salary: £35,000 – £45,000

We are seeking a proactive and organised Recruitment Specialist to join our client’s team on an 18-month fixed-term contract. This is a key role supporting the company’s hiring and talent acquisition activities, ensuring a smooth and efficient process for both candidates and internal teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage recruitment processes from agency liaison and job posting through to offer stage
• Liaise with hiring managers to understand recruitment needs and priorities
• Support employer branding initiatives, including recruitment campaigns and social media presence
• Design and implement sourcing strategies using job boards, LinkedIn, professional networks, and direct search — including open days and attending local events
• Schedule interviews and support candidates throughout the recruitment journey
• Maintain accurate records of applicants and recruitment activity
• Provide ad hoc recruitment administration and reporting
• Ensure compliance with recruitment policies and procedures

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience in a recruitment or talent acquisition role (in-house or agency), ideally within a fast-paced environment
• Experience managing end-to-end recruitment processes across multiple roles
• Experience partnering with senior stakeholders and hiring managers
• Experience sourcing candidates through multiple channels, including direct search
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to organise and facilitate recruitment events or open days as required
• Experience with employer branding and recruitment marketing
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of recruitment delivery
• Strong attention to detail

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a growing team, gain exposure across multiple areas of recruitment, and work collaboratively in a supportive environment.

To apply, please follow the instructions on this page, or feel free to call Jo or Cat on 01752 421888 for an informal, confidential discussion.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

As a recruitment agency, we are committed to promoting inclusive opportunities on behalf of our clients. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from under-represented communities.

If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require adjustments during the recruitment process, we will work with you and the client to ensure a fair and supportive experience.

We aim to represent employers who foster respectful, inclusive, and collaborative workplaces — regardless of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or background.