Talent Manager
Salary: £27,500 – £29,500 + uncapped bonus
Location: Southampton with hybrid working and flexitime
The company:
Venture Recruitment Partners is a multi-million-turnover organisation specialising in finance, accountancy and legal recruitment across the South Coast and Thames Valley. With over ten years of success, we are a well-established, independent business with a strong reputation for quality delivery and long-term client relationships.
The Role:
We are looking for a Talent Manager to play a key role in recruitment delivery for a portfolio of existing clients. This role is ideal for someone who can deliver structured recruitment processes, candidate engagement and high-quality outcomes.
You will be supported as you get your feet under the table and learn our systems, processes and client base. Once established, you will be trusted with the autonomy to manage recruitment processes from start to finish, taking ownership of roles and ensuring a smooth, professional experience for both clients and candidates.
Key responsibilities:
Managing recruitment delivery for existing clients
Owning recruitment processes end-to-end once established, from role briefing through to placement
Proactively sourcing candidates using job boards, LinkedIn Recruiter, social media and the internal CRM
Conducting initial screening calls and video interviews to assess suitability and alignment with role requirements
Writing and posting accurate and engaging job adverts
Coordinating and scheduling interviews, managing diaries effectively
Maintaining accurate candidate records and compliance documentation within the CRM
Supporting onboarding and pre-employment checks
Conducting market mapping and research to support effective candidate shortlists
Ensuring a consistently high-quality candidate and client experience throughout the process
Experience and Qualifications:
Previous experience in an office-based, delivery, coordination or sales-driven environment
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple recruitment processes at once
Confident using Microsoft 365; CRM or ATS experience is advantageous
Experience sourcing candidates or conducting research using professional platforms
High attention to detail, particularly around data accuracy and compliance
A reliable, proactive approach with a genuine interest in developing a long-term career in recruitment delivery
Salary and Benefits:
25 days annual leave + bank holidays (with 2 extra days for your birthday and at Christmas)
Flexible hybrid working
Free onsite parking
Bonus scheme linked to mutually agreed KPIs and delivery targets
Private healthcare cover and optical / dental
4% company pension contribution
£25 per month contribution towards gym membership
Optical and dental benefits – up to £50 each per year
Reimbursement of 2/3 of monthly phone bill
Regular team building, with quarterly celebrations
Think you'll be a good fit? Apply now.
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