Manpower Talent Solutions
RPO Principal Recruiter Location: Bristol, Edinburgh or Altrincham - Hybrid (2 days in our high-spec office) Competitive Salary and Market-Leading Bonus Scheme Discover Your Personal Best. Together, we're redefining recruitment-preparing people and organisations for the future of work. We believe meaningful and sustainable employment has the power to change the world. About the Role: Talent Solutions are seeking a Principal Recruiter to join our RPO Centre of Recruitment Excellence. You will play a pivotal role in delivering top talent to the Defence, Engineering and IT sector. As a Principal Recruiter, you'll work closely with hiring managers and stakeholders to understand their needs and ensure a seamless recruitment process. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for driving results, we want to hear from you. Why Join Us? Joining Talent Solutions means becoming part of an organisation that truly values its people. As a global leader in RPO and MSP delivery, we're more than just a workforce solutions provider-we genuinely understand what makes people tick. What Will You Be Doing? Develop and Implement Innovative Recruitment Strategies: Utilise data analytics and industry insights to identify emerging recruitment trends and opportunities. Implement creative sourcing techniques such as social media recruitment, networking events, and referral programmes to attract passive candidates. Continuously evaluate and optimise recruitment strategies based on performance metrics and stakeholder feedback. Proactively Build and Maintain Talent Pools and Communities: Identify key talent segments within the industry and create targeted talent pools based on specific skill sets, experience levels, and career aspirations. Engage with potential candidates through networking events, online forums, and industry associations to foster long-term relationships. Maintain regular communication with talent pools to share job opportunities, industry insights, and career development resources. Act as a Strategic Business Partner to Hiring Managers: Build strong relationships with hiring managers to gain a deep understanding of their business objectives, team dynamics, and talent needs. Serve as a subject matter expert on recruitment best practice, market trends, and competitive intelligence. Offer insights and recommendations to optimise recruitment outcomes and support business success. Maintain Regular Communication with Clients: Establish clear communication channels to provide regular updates on recruitment activity, candidate pipelines, and sourcing strategies. Hold regular check-in meetings with clients to review progress, address challenges, and align recruitment priorities. Collaborate with clients to gather feedback on recruitment processes, candidate experience, and market conditions to drive continuous improvement. Your Focus as a Principal Recruiter: Targeting niche skill sets: Leverage your expertise to identify and engage candidates with rare and in-demand skills. Deliver higher productivity: 7 hires per month consistently, meeting or exceeding performance targets with uncapped commission. Client partnership: Work closely and transparently with your Client Business Partner to ensure mutual understanding and alignment. Mentor junior recruiters: Support the growth and development of less experienced colleagues. Review recruitment metrics: Analyse KPIs such as CV submissions, interviews, and LinkedIn response rates to guide improvements. Root cause analysis: Understand key factors influencing recruitment outcomes, including sourcing channels, interviews, and offer acceptance rates. Experience Required: Minimum of 4 years agency, RPO or inhouse end to end recruitment experience Proven capability sourcing niche skills across Engineering, IT, Finance or Corporate functions. In-depth understanding of the Defence, Engineering and IT sectors, and the associated compliance challenges. Demonstrated success sourcing and engaging highly specialised, low-volume talent pools. Proficiency with recruitment tools and platforms, including ATS systems. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong candidate and client relationships. Ability to translate Workforce Intelligence data into strategic insights and recommendations. What You'll Receive: Competitive Pay: Base salary plus incentives, including commission, bonuses, and merit increases. Holidays: 24 days' annual leave (rising to 27 with service), your birthday off, and the option to buy five additional days. Pension: Competitive scheme with increasing contributions based on service length. Health & Wellbeing: Flexible benefits including private medical, dental, gym memberships, and health screenings. Family-Friendly Benefits: Generous policies including an employee assistance programme. Additional Perks: Early finish Fridays, discounted share purchase plans, volunteering days, and discounts through Tastecard and ManpowerGroup Rewards. About Us: We are global leaders in workforce solutions and strategies. Our clients operate in a constantly evolving landscape-and at Talent Solutions, we help them meet every challenge through tailored workforce strategies. From RPO and MSP solutions to world-class talent management-we understand people. And together, we'll shape the future. Proudly recognised as one of the world's most ethical companies for 16 consecutive years, our values centre on integrity, transparency, and inclusion. We embrace diversity and promote a workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities. ManpowerGroup is a Disability Confident Employer, and we're happy to talk about flexible working. We get people. And together, we'll shape our future. Apply now. Please note: We are only able to consider candidates currently residing in the UK.
RPO Principal Recruiter Location: Bristol, Edinburgh or Altrincham - Hybrid (2 days in our high-spec office) Competitive Salary and Market-Leading Bonus Scheme Discover Your Personal Best. Together, we're redefining recruitment-preparing people and organisations for the future of work. We believe meaningful and sustainable employment has the power to change the world. About the Role: Talent Solutions are seeking a Principal Recruiter to join our RPO Centre of Recruitment Excellence. You will play a pivotal role in delivering top talent to the Defence, Engineering and IT sector. As a Principal Recruiter, you'll work closely with hiring managers and stakeholders to understand their needs and ensure a seamless recruitment process. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for driving results, we want to hear from you. Why Join Us? Joining Talent Solutions means becoming part of an organisation that truly values its people. As a global leader in RPO and MSP delivery, we're more than just a workforce solutions provider-we genuinely understand what makes people tick. What Will You Be Doing? Develop and Implement Innovative Recruitment Strategies: Utilise data analytics and industry insights to identify emerging recruitment trends and opportunities. Implement creative sourcing techniques such as social media recruitment, networking events, and referral programmes to attract passive candidates. Continuously evaluate and optimise recruitment strategies based on performance metrics and stakeholder feedback. Proactively Build and Maintain Talent Pools and Communities: Identify key talent segments within the industry and create targeted talent pools based on specific skill sets, experience levels, and career aspirations. Engage with potential candidates through networking events, online forums, and industry associations to foster long-term relationships. Maintain regular communication with talent pools to share job opportunities, industry insights, and career development resources. Act as a Strategic Business Partner to Hiring Managers: Build strong relationships with hiring managers to gain a deep understanding of their business objectives, team dynamics, and talent needs. Serve as a subject matter expert on recruitment best practice, market trends, and competitive intelligence. Offer insights and recommendations to optimise recruitment outcomes and support business success. Maintain Regular Communication with Clients: Establish clear communication channels to provide regular updates on recruitment activity, candidate pipelines, and sourcing strategies. Hold regular check-in meetings with clients to review progress, address challenges, and align recruitment priorities. Collaborate with clients to gather feedback on recruitment processes, candidate experience, and market conditions to drive continuous improvement. Your Focus as a Principal Recruiter: Targeting niche skill sets: Leverage your expertise to identify and engage candidates with rare and in-demand skills. Deliver higher productivity: 7 hires per month consistently, meeting or exceeding performance targets with uncapped commission. Client partnership: Work closely and transparently with your Client Business Partner to ensure mutual understanding and alignment. Mentor junior recruiters: Support the growth and development of less experienced colleagues. Review recruitment metrics: Analyse KPIs such as CV submissions, interviews, and LinkedIn response rates to guide improvements. Root cause analysis: Understand key factors influencing recruitment outcomes, including sourcing channels, interviews, and offer acceptance rates. Experience Required: Minimum of 4 years agency, RPO or inhouse end to end recruitment experience Proven capability sourcing niche skills across Engineering, IT, Finance or Corporate functions. In-depth understanding of the Defence, Engineering and IT sectors, and the associated compliance challenges. Demonstrated success sourcing and engaging highly specialised, low-volume talent pools. Proficiency with recruitment tools and platforms, including ATS systems. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong candidate and client relationships. Ability to translate Workforce Intelligence data into strategic insights and recommendations. What You'll Receive: Competitive Pay: Base salary plus incentives, including commission, bonuses, and merit increases. Holidays: 24 days' annual leave (rising to 27 with service), your birthday off, and the option to buy five additional days. Pension: Competitive scheme with increasing contributions based on service length. Health & Wellbeing: Flexible benefits including private medical, dental, gym memberships, and health screenings. Family-Friendly Benefits: Generous policies including an employee assistance programme. Additional Perks: Early finish Fridays, discounted share purchase plans, volunteering days, and discounts through Tastecard and ManpowerGroup Rewards. About Us: We are global leaders in workforce solutions and strategies. Our clients operate in a constantly evolving landscape-and at Talent Solutions, we help them meet every challenge through tailored workforce strategies. From RPO and MSP solutions to world-class talent management-we understand people. And together, we'll shape the future. Proudly recognised as one of the world's most ethical companies for 16 consecutive years, our values centre on integrity, transparency, and inclusion. We embrace diversity and promote a workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities. ManpowerGroup is a Disability Confident Employer, and we're happy to talk about flexible working. We get people. And together, we'll shape our future. Apply now. Please note: We are only able to consider candidates currently residing in the UK.
Manpower Talent Solutions
Plymouth, Devon
Job Title: Recruitment Business Partner/9-month FTC Location: Plymouth - On site Salary: Competitive Salary & Market-Leading Bonus Scheme Discover Your Personal Best. Together, we're redefining recruitment. Preparing people and organisations for the future of work because we believe that meaningful and sustainable employment has the power to change the world. About the role: As a Recruitment Business Partner, you will be responsible for delivering workforce solutions as required by our clients. Collaborating closely with hiring managers to ensure there is a strong diverse talent pipeline. You will design and facilitate recruitment strategies that are aligned with business objectives and will be responsible for ensuring that all requirements are managed against set process steps, milestones and budgetary guidelines whilst ensuring customer and supplier satisfaction through meeting set KPIs and SLAs. What Will You Be Doing? Partner with hiring managers to define job requirements and establish recruitment strategies Provide workforce solutions as required by our clients. These can include liaising with, and supplier management of, third-party providers regarding contingent or permanent workforce, direct sourcing, selection and candidate management, or potentially a blend of all Facilitate or oversee the selection process, negotiate offers, and secure acceptance of offers, whether conducted by Talent Solutions or through a supplier Ensure that there is a talent pipeline for future hiring needs, engaging with our central recruitment function where required Track and analyse recruitment metrics (internal and/or suppliers) to measure the effectiveness of recruitment strategies and provide recommendations for improvement Ensure consideration for a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices in recruitment Manage and maintain relationships with key stakeholders Any other duties that may be required from time to time Experience Required: Experience working in a recruitment role, preferably within blue-collar, industrial, engineering, or defence sectors Proven ability to manage contingent labour or high-volume contractor recruitment Comfortable working in a fast-paced, on-site, operational environment Experience dealing with third-party recruitment suppliers or agencies, including rate negotiation and performance management Strong stakeholder engagement experience, including with hiring managers and operational leads Experience using recruitment systems or HRIS platforms to onboard, track, and manage worker data Familiarity with compliance-heavy or safety-critical environments, with an understanding of PPE, onboarding requirements, and mandatory training Confident in face-to-face relationship building, including the ability to proactively approach stakeholders Strong problem-solving skills; must be inquisitive and solution-oriented Understanding of workforce planning and placement tracking Ability to challenge processes constructively and seek clarification to improve accuracy and efficiency Why us? Competitive Pay: Prorated base salary with potential for incentive-based rewards. Annual Leave: Prorated holiday entitlement, plus your birthday off. Pension Scheme: A competitive plan with contributions that increase with your length of service. Health & Wellbeing: Access to a flexible benefits fund covering private medical insurance, dental care, gym memberships, health screenings, and more. Family-Friendly Support: Inclusive policies and access to an employee assistance programme. Extra Benefits: Monthly early finish Fridays, discounted share purchase options, annual volunteering opportunities and awards, plus discounts on gym memberships and retail via Tastecard and ManpowerGroup Rewards. About us: Global leaders in workforce solutions and strategies. Our clients need to be agile and innovative to survive in an unpredictable landscape. At Talent Solutions, we help them meet every challenge by addressing their most complex workforce needs. We offer everything from Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) to Managed Service Provider (MSP) solutions and world-class talent management. We get people. And together, we'll shape our future. We are proud to have been voted one of the world's most ethical companies for 16 years in a row. This reflects our commitment to integrity, transparency, and ethical business practices. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community, a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified or experienced people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, or disability. ManpowerGroup is a Disability Confident Employer and we're happy to talk about flexible working. We can only consider candidates who reside in the United Kingdom and hold full right to work. We get people and together we'll shape our future. Apply now.
Job Title: Recruitment Business Partner/9-month FTC Location: Plymouth - On site Salary: Competitive Salary & Market-Leading Bonus Scheme Discover Your Personal Best. Together, we're redefining recruitment. Preparing people and organisations for the future of work because we believe that meaningful and sustainable employment has the power to change the world. About the role: As a Recruitment Business Partner, you will be responsible for delivering workforce solutions as required by our clients. Collaborating closely with hiring managers to ensure there is a strong diverse talent pipeline. You will design and facilitate recruitment strategies that are aligned with business objectives and will be responsible for ensuring that all requirements are managed against set process steps, milestones and budgetary guidelines whilst ensuring customer and supplier satisfaction through meeting set KPIs and SLAs. What Will You Be Doing? Partner with hiring managers to define job requirements and establish recruitment strategies Provide workforce solutions as required by our clients. These can include liaising with, and supplier management of, third-party providers regarding contingent or permanent workforce, direct sourcing, selection and candidate management, or potentially a blend of all Facilitate or oversee the selection process, negotiate offers, and secure acceptance of offers, whether conducted by Talent Solutions or through a supplier Ensure that there is a talent pipeline for future hiring needs, engaging with our central recruitment function where required Track and analyse recruitment metrics (internal and/or suppliers) to measure the effectiveness of recruitment strategies and provide recommendations for improvement Ensure consideration for a positive candidate experience throughout the recruitment process Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices in recruitment Manage and maintain relationships with key stakeholders Any other duties that may be required from time to time Experience Required: Experience working in a recruitment role, preferably within blue-collar, industrial, engineering, or defence sectors Proven ability to manage contingent labour or high-volume contractor recruitment Comfortable working in a fast-paced, on-site, operational environment Experience dealing with third-party recruitment suppliers or agencies, including rate negotiation and performance management Strong stakeholder engagement experience, including with hiring managers and operational leads Experience using recruitment systems or HRIS platforms to onboard, track, and manage worker data Familiarity with compliance-heavy or safety-critical environments, with an understanding of PPE, onboarding requirements, and mandatory training Confident in face-to-face relationship building, including the ability to proactively approach stakeholders Strong problem-solving skills; must be inquisitive and solution-oriented Understanding of workforce planning and placement tracking Ability to challenge processes constructively and seek clarification to improve accuracy and efficiency Why us? Competitive Pay: Prorated base salary with potential for incentive-based rewards. Annual Leave: Prorated holiday entitlement, plus your birthday off. Pension Scheme: A competitive plan with contributions that increase with your length of service. Health & Wellbeing: Access to a flexible benefits fund covering private medical insurance, dental care, gym memberships, health screenings, and more. Family-Friendly Support: Inclusive policies and access to an employee assistance programme. Extra Benefits: Monthly early finish Fridays, discounted share purchase options, annual volunteering opportunities and awards, plus discounts on gym memberships and retail via Tastecard and ManpowerGroup Rewards. About us: Global leaders in workforce solutions and strategies. Our clients need to be agile and innovative to survive in an unpredictable landscape. At Talent Solutions, we help them meet every challenge by addressing their most complex workforce needs. We offer everything from Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) to Managed Service Provider (MSP) solutions and world-class talent management. We get people. And together, we'll shape our future. We are proud to have been voted one of the world's most ethical companies for 16 years in a row. This reflects our commitment to integrity, transparency, and ethical business practices. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community, a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified or experienced people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, or disability. ManpowerGroup is a Disability Confident Employer and we're happy to talk about flexible working. We can only consider candidates who reside in the United Kingdom and hold full right to work. We get people and together we'll shape our future. Apply now.