We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Recruitment Researcher to support our growing talent acquisition team, specialising in the Engineering, Manufacturing, and Defence sectors. This role is critical in developing and maintaining high-quality talent pipelines, supporting the delivery of client assignments, and ensuring a seamless candidate experience. Key Responsibilities: * Conduct in-depth research to map candidate markets across engineering, manufacturing, and defence sectors, identifying key talent and organisations of interest. * Build, manage and continuously update talent pools within our Applicant Tracking System to ensure accurate and current data on candidates with critical and niche skill sets. * Source candidates using various channels including job boards, LinkedIn, CV databases, and networking tools to support live roles and proactive pipeline development. * Conduct initial outreach and telephone/video pre-screens to assess candidate suitability, motivations, and availability, and provide a seamless and professional candidate experience. * Ensure all candidate interactions, communications, and updates are accurately recorded in the ATS in accordance with data protection and GDPR requirements. * Work closely with Consultants and Senior Recruiters to align on role requirements, sourcing strategies, and candidate feedback. * Provide insight into industry trends, salary benchmarking, competitor activity, and talent availability within key disciplines and locations. Requirements: * Proven experience in a recruitment research/resourcing role, ideally within the Engineering, Manufacturing, or Defence sectors. * Strong familiarity with ATS and CRM systems, and a commitment to maintaining clean and accurate candidate data. * Excellent research and candidate sourcing skills, with the ability to identify hard-to-find talent in specialist and technical markets. * Confident communicator with strong pre-screening and candidate engagement skills. * Highly organised with strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving. * Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. Desirable: * Experience working within executive search or technical contingency recruitment models. * Understanding of security clearance processes relevant to the defence sector (e.g. BPSS, SC, DV). * Familiarity with Boolean search techniques and sourcing tools such as LinkedIn Recruiter, or other research platforms