Meraki Talent is a recruitment and selection firm focused on serving the hiring needs of employers in the Financial Services, Professional Services and Finance and HR sectors in the UK and Internationally. We work hard for our clients, candidates and our fellow colleagues, taking immense pride in what we do, how we operate and ensure that our team live and breathe our values to all that come into contact with anyone within the Meraki team.
Established in 2015, we have embraced change in our sector and markets. 2020 prompted the business to review its core business areas, disciplines and priorities. 2021 saw a phenomenal year and followed with rankings in both the Recruiter's Hot 100 and the Fast 50. Now, in 2024 we see a new breed and skill set required to be an outstanding recruiter and we are looking for the next generation of ambitious future recruiters.
Expected skills and duties for the position:
- Key Delivery expert in generating and interacting with best-calibre candidates in their chosen discipline and market
- Identifying talent for relevant vacancies
- Interviewing, assessing and qualifying relevant candidates
- Proactively market outstanding profiles both internally and externally
- Responsible for positing vacancies on suitable job boards
- Ability to use CV job boards and proficient with Linkedin
- Knowledge of Boolean searching and ability to identify key strings to generate passive candidates
- Ability to confidently attract candidates via email, telephone and Zoom calls
- Present candidates to specific vacancies in a professional manner
- Provide detailed interview preparation and de-briefs
- Ability to work to deadlines and often, under pressure
- Focus on key activities and outcomes to support the targets set for the team and company
What we look for:
- Fiercely ambitious individuals with a passion for the recruitment sector
- Those who want to develop themselves and a career with a competitive edge
- Positive outlook and 'can do' attitude
- Ability to demonstrate being a multi-tasker with pace but even greater importance on attention to detail
- Confident and outgoing personality, desire for success and striving to be the best version of themselves is essential
Hugely advantageous to have prior recruitment experience, ideally within a professional services division but definitely not essential. The Meraki family are one of the most supportive in the market, one of the fastest growing recruitment firms in the UK, we invest and offer full training and support for the right individuals. This position focusses on candidate generation, in time this could develop into a full Recruitment Consultant or simply focus on candidate attraction strategy for the team, the business can shape around those with the right ability and longer term aspirations.
Part of the dynamic make-up of the Meraki family is the supportive environment who genuinely support success and promotion for those loyal to the business. Roles open in Glasgow, London and Edinburgh.
Should you wish to be considered to work with our high performing teams and market experts, please apply or email Laura Drysdale directly: or call