Graduate Recruitment Consultant

Talent Scout – Join Humand Talent Eynsham, Oxfordshire | Full-time | Office-based £24,200 to £28,000 base salary + OTE £38,000 to £46,000 Monday to Thursday 9am to 6pm | Friday finish usually by 1pm or earlier 28 days holiday plus bank holidays | Additional annual leave after 3 years' service Private Medical Care Life Assurance Lots of events and partiesDo you love talking to people and helping them grow their careers?Looking for a role where you can learn, progress and be part of a great team?Want to work in recruitment without the pressure of cold B2B sales?We're looking for a Talent Scout to join our team at Humand Talent, based in our Eynsham office. This is a people-first, candidate-focused recruitment role that blends influence, communication and insight. It's sales in the best sense of the word - you're introducing great people to life-changing opportunities and helping them take their next step.You'll be part of a small, collaborative team working with some of the most exciting and forward-thinking companies in the world, from Oxford University spin-outs and local SMEs to global FTSE100 innovators. Why This Role Is GreatYou'll focus entirely on candidate engagement and deliveryYou'll have access to the latest tools like LinkedIn Recruiter, SourceBreaker and VincereYou'll work with companies solving real-world problems in AI, Quantum Computing, Biotech, MedTech, IoT, SaaS and moreYou'll get involved in community-building events such as Women in Tech, Leaders in Tech, PeopleOps and Video Games meetupsYou'll be part of a supportive, high-trust team of four across the UK and South AfricaYou'll have a structured daily routine with clear targets and the help to achieve themYou'll enjoy an early finish every Friday - usually by 1pm, sometimes earlierWhat You'll Be DoingAttracting and Engaging TalentUsing sourcing tools, job boards, social media and networks to identify great candidatesWriting inclusive, engaging job advertsBuilding genuine relationships and supporting candidates throughout their journeyPitching OpportunitiesPresenting roles with clarity and enthusiasmHelping candidates understand the impact of the work our clients doPreparing them for interviews and guiding them through feedback and offersProactive Talent WorkReaching out to brilliant people even before a job opensSupporting Account Managers by identifying talent pipelinesKeeping delivery on track by flagging any blockers earlyCollaboration and LearningJoining daily morning meetings to plan your focusWorking closely with the team to share insights and get supportContinually building your knowledge of tools, markets and hiring trendsWhat Success Looks LikeYou'll consistently connect the right people with the right opportunities. You'll build a strong reputation among candidates for being thoughtful, professional and honest. You'll help shape delivery outcomes with your insight and effort. You'll be proactive, organised and passionate about doing recruitment the right way.And yes, you'll make placements and earn commission along the way.About YouThis role is ideal if you're:A people person who loves building relationshipsConfident on the phoneComfortable pitching ideas and influencing decisionsCurious about the world of tech, science and innovationOrganised, focused and ready to take ownership of your workSomeone who enjoys a fast-paced environment and wants to be part of a tight-knit, collaborative teamExperience with AI tools, recruitment software or sourcing platforms is a bonus - but if you're confident, coachable and curious, we'll teach you.Some exposure to sales, recruitment delivery, talent acquisition or customer-facing roles would be helpful.We know we could do more video - so is something you like doing, then also a great value add.Our ValuesWe live our values every day. They're not just words - they shape how we work, who we hire and how we grow.Do Things ProperlyWe hold ourselves to high standards and take pride in doing the job well, from the first message to final placement.Be a Good HumanWe prioritise empathy, inclusivity and fairness. We are people-first in every decision and conversation.Collaborative InnovationWe believe in the power of teams. Whether it's helping clients build theirs or working better as a team ourselves, we know that good ideas come from collaboration.Solutions FirstWe stay proactive. We look for ways to solve challenges before they become problems and keep moving forward with purpose.Proud of Our ReputationWe're proud to say we have only 5-star reviews on Google. Clients and candidates consistently praise our integrity, our attention to detail and the way we put people first. That reputation means a lot to us - and we're looking for someone who shares that mindset.Inclusion at Humand TalentWe believe diversity makes teams stronger. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and identities. If this role sounds like something you'd enjoy, we'd love to hear from you - even if you don't meet every single requirement. We are also open to part time options and some of our team already work 60% full time equivalent.Ready to Apply?If you're looking for a recruitment role that's human-focused, values-driven and built for long-term growth, this could be your next step.Apply now with your CV or LinkedIn profile - or get in touch for an informal chat. We'd love to hear from you.