Talent Acquisition Partner - Agency
Location:Hybrid (Derby-based)
Salary:Competitive + Benefits
Company:Precept Recruit the newest business within the Barron McCann Group
A Recruitment Career That Feels Different
Ifyourean experienced recruiter wholoveswhat you do-the conversations, the relationships, the problem-solving,this might be the placeyouvebeen looking for.
Precept Recruit is Derby-based, people-first, and proudly different from traditional agencies.Werea start-up with heart, ambition, and autonomy, backed by the stability and reputation of the Barron McCann Group and working closely with our sister company, Precept HR .
Werebuilding a business that brings the best parts of recruitment back into focus: genuine relationships, honest conversations, specialist knowledge, and the freedom to recruit with pride- notpressure.
This is a place where great recruiters can grow, shape their own desk, and carve out specialisms naturally in a supportive, experienced team.
Why were different - and why it matters
Wereexperienced recruiters who love the job!
Not burnt-out.
Not box-ticked.
Not KPI-obsessed.
We take recruitment seriously-because people deserve better.
Start-up energy with group strength
You get autonomy and creativity without the chaos of true start-up life.
Warm business development environment
Introductions, relationships, existing clients-yourenever starting from zero.
But we want someone ambitious whowontstop at warmand wants to build something.
Freedom to develop the specialisms that excite you
Youllstart generalist,but if you naturally gravitate toward HR, Marketing, Finance, Sales, or another area,youllbe supported to build it out.
A culture with no ego, no micromanagement, no nonsense
Just great recruiters doing recruitment properly.
What youll be doing:
Building and nurturing long-term relationships with prospective and existing clients
Proactively creating new business opportunities and shaping your client portfolio
Managing full 360 recruitment processes for a diverse commercial client base
Writing engaging, human job adverts that reflectourclientsvalues
Sourcing top talent across platforms-creatively, not just reactively
Advising clients on market insights, salaries, and hiring strategy
Creating polished shortlists and candidate packs
Growing your personal brand on LinkedIn (wellsupport you-not force you)
Contributing to blogs, videos, or insights if you enjoy content
Attending networking events and client meetings
Supporting and co-hosting HR-focused events with Precept HR
WhatYoullLove About Working Here
Start-up freedom with group backing-innovate, influence, shape the business
Warm leads from an established network-no cold desk survival mode
A values-led culture-honesty, transparency, and long-term relationships
A grown-up environment-flexibility, trust, autonomy
The chance to help build a brand from the ground up
Excellent benefits:
27 days holiday
Extremely competitive bonus scheme
EV car scheme (salary sacrifice)
Private healthcare
Cycle to Work Scheme
Team-building events & recognition for high achievers
This is the perfect role for someone who wants to be part of a small, expert team where ideas are welcomed, efforts are noticed, and the work genuinely matters.
About You
Recruitment experience (agency or internal), but commercial agency experience is ideal
Confident, consultative, and energised by building client relationships
Passionate about delivering a brilliant experience for candidates and clients
Proactive, organised, tech-savvy, and commercially minded
Excited by autonomy and the chance to influence a growing business
Full UK driving licencerequired
Ready to Help Build Something Special?
If you want to be part of a Derby-based recruitment businessthatsgrowing with intention-not pressure,and you want the freedom to recruit the way youalways thought recruitment should feel,wedlove to hear from you.
Reach out today for an informal chator meet us for a coffee.
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