Principal Recruiter

RPO Recruiter

Location: Bristol, Edinburgh, or Altrincham – Hybrid (2 days in our high-spec office)

Competitive Base Salary + Uncapped Commission

Ready to make an impact? Join Talent Solutions as a Principal Recruiter and help shape the future of talent acquisition in the Defence, Engineering, and IT sectors. You'll partner with hiring managers and stakeholders to deliver exceptional talent while driving innovative recruitment strategies. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and love achieving results, we want to hear from you.

Why Join Us?

At Talent Solutions, we don't just fill roles—we transform businesses. As a global leader in RPO and MSP delivery, we understand what makes people tick and create opportunities where talent and ambition meet.

What Will You Be Doing?

Develop and Implement Innovative Recruitment Strategies

• Use data analytics and market insights to identify trends and opportunities.
• Apply creative sourcing techniques—social media, networking events, referrals, to attract top talent.
• Continuously refine strategies based on performance metrics and feedback.

Build and Maintain Talent Pools

• Create targeted talent communities for niche skill sets.
• Engage candidates through events, forums, and industry networks.
• Keep talent pools warm with regular updates and insights.

Act as a Strategic Partner

• Work closely with hiring managers to understand business goals and talent needs.
• Provide expert advice on recruitment best practices and market trends.
• Deliver insights to improve outcomes and support business success.

Client Communication

• Maintain clear, proactive communication with clients.
• Share updates on pipelines, progress, and sourcing strategies.
• Gather feedback to enhance processes and candidate experience.

Your Focus as a Principal Recruiter

• Target niche skill sets and deliver 7 hires per month.
• Partner closely with Client Business Partners for alignment.
• Mentor junior recruiters and review recruitment metrics.
• Conduct root cause analysis to improve sourcing and offer acceptance rates.

Experience Required

• 4+ years in agency, RPO, or in-house end-to-end recruitment.
• Proven success sourcing niche skills in Engineering.
• Strong understanding of Defence, Engineering, and IT sectors.
• Expertise in engaging specialised, low-volume talent pools.
• Proficiency with ATS systems and recruitment tools.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

What You'll Receive

• Competitive Pay: Base salary + uncapped commission, bonuses, and merit increases.
• Holidays: 24 days (rising to 27), birthday off, and option to buy 5 extra days.
• Pension & Benefits: Private medical, dental, gym memberships, health screenings.
• Family-Friendly Policies: Plus employee assistance programme.
• Perks: Early finish Fridays, volunteering days, share purchase plans, and discounts.

About Us

Talent Solutions is a global leader in workforce strategies, helping clients navigate an ever-changing landscape through tailored RPO and MSP solutions. Recognised as one of the world's most ethical companies for 16 consecutive years, we champion integrity, transparency, and inclusion.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. Flexible working options available.

We get people. And together, we'll shape the future. Apply today.

(Please note: We can only consider candidates currently residing in the UK.)