Talent Acquisition Partner - Agency

Location:Hybrid (Derby-based)

Apply promptly! A high volume of applicants is expected for the role as detailed below, do not wait to send your CV.
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? xbpsjku

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.