Lead Technical Recruiter (RPO)
- Location: Northampton, hybrid working model
- Employment: Full-time, Permanent
- Salary: £26-40K with performance-related quarterly bonus
We are on the lookout for an experienced and driven Technical Recruiter to join our team. This role is ideal for someone with a deep understanding of technical markets and a proven track record in sourcing and placing candidates in niche roles. As a Lead Recruiter, you will be at the forefront of understanding client requirements and ensuring a sufficient talent pool of high-calibre candidates is available.
Day-to-day of the role:
- Utilise specialist knowledge to source, engage, and place top talent in specialised technical roles.
- Create compelling job advertisements that align with client brand guidelines.
- Develop strategic sourcing plans to attract candidates for niche roles using various platforms.
- Ensure candidates are progressed from application to offer stage efficiently and in line with client requirements.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with client stakeholders, effectively communicating recruitment challenges and proposing strategic solutions.
- Understand and utilise labour market insights to produce reports and benchmark roles, aiding clients in talent acquisition strategy.
- Manage candidate data accurately and ensure compliance with relevant processes.
- Headhunt senior talent for niche and hard-to-fill roles.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Proven experience as a technical recruiter with specialist knowledge in technical markets.
- Strong candidate sourcing ability and strategic approach to filling niche, hard-to-fill roles.
- Exceptional stakeholder management skills and the ability to propose effective recruitment solutions.
- High IT literacy with proficiency across multiple recruitment platforms and tools.
- In-depth knowledge of recruitment market challenges and outsourced recruitment solutions.
- Flexible, open, and positive approach to different assignments.
- Experience with government departments or similar entities is desirable.
- Relevant recruitment qualifications (e.g., CIPD, AIRS) are advantageous but not essential.
Benefits:
- Hybrid working model.
- Performance-related quarterly bonus (20% of your base salary annually).
- Opportunities for development and progression.
- Access to exclusive discounts and cashback opportunities through Reed discount hub.
- Long-service sabbaticals.
- Refer-a-friend scheme.
- Cycle to work and Electric Vehicle schemes.
- Free onsite parking.
- Onsite cafe with a variety of food and drink options.