At Talent Drive, we’ve never wanted to be just another recruitment business.

Founded by our CEO, Martin Smith, Talent Drive was built on a simple belief: recruitment should be built on expertise, relationships and trust, not outdated KPIs, micromanagement and transactional sales tactics.

Having experienced first-hand some of the frustrations that exist within the recruitment industry, Martin set out to create a business that genuinely put clients, candidates and consultants at the heart of everything it does.

Today, Talent Drive has grown into one of the UK’s leading specialist Procurement & Supply Chain recruitment consultancies, supported by an experienced leadership team of recruitment professionals who share the same vision and passion for doing things differently.

We partner with some of the most recognisable brands, FTSE-listed organisations, PE-backed businesses and high-growth scale-ups across the UK and internationally, helping them attract and retain exceptional talent.

Our reputation has been built on authentic relationships, market expertise and a genuine commitment to delivering outstanding outcomes for both clients and candidates. We don’t believe in flooding inboxes with CVs or relying solely on job boards. Instead, we take a consultative approach, building long-term partnerships and leveraging our networks to connect exceptional talent with outstanding organisations.

As we continue our growth journey, we’re looking for an ambitious Senior Recruiter to join our team and play a key role in shaping the next chapter of Talent Drive.

Why Join Talent Drive?

Build Something, Don’t Just Bill

This is an opportunity to join a business where your voice is heard, your ideas matter and your success directly influences the future of the company.

Flexibility That Actually Works

We trust our people to perform at their best, wherever that may be.

• We have offices in London and Poole but offer a fully flexible and hybrid working model
• Access to WeWork locations globally
• Work-life balance built around outcomes
• Freedom to manage your desk and your time like an entrepreneur

Market-Leading Reward Package

• Highly competitive basic salary
• Uncapped commission structure with no threshold
• Clear progression pathways into leadership and management
• Opportunity to directly influence the growth of the business
• Opportunities for equity in the business as your role grows

Accelerate Your Career

Whether your ambition is to become a market-leading consultant, build a team or move into leadership, Talent Drive provides the platform, support and autonomy to help you get there.

You’ll work closely with an experienced leadership team who are passionate about developing people and creating long-term careers.

Be Part of a Team You’ll Actually Enjoy Working With

We work hard, celebrate success and genuinely enjoy what we do.

• Regular team events and incentives
• Annual company trips
• Volunteer days for causes that matter to you
• Collaborative, supportive and high-performing culture
• A team that genuinely celebrates each other’s success

The Opportunity

This is a unique opportunity to join one of the UK’s fastest-growing specialist Procurement & Supply Chain recruitment consultancies at an exciting stage of our journey.

We’re looking for an experienced recruiter who wants more than simply filling jobs and hitting targets. This role offers the chance to become a genuine market expert, build meaningful client partnerships and play a key role in shaping the future growth of Talent Drive.

You’ll have the autonomy to develop your own desk, sector or client portfolio whilst working alongside an established leadership team that genuinely values entrepreneurial thinking and new ideas. Whether you already have an established network or are looking to further develop your market presence, you’ll be supported with the tools, training and freedom to succeed.

As a Senior Consultant or Manager, you’ll be trusted to take ownership of key client relationships, lead strategic recruitment projects and contribute to business development initiatives that directly impact our growth. You’ll also have the opportunity to mentor and support junior team members as we continue to expand.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys building relationships, thrives in a high-performance environment and wants a clear pathway towards leadership within a growing business. We don’t believe in rigid career ladders or waiting years for progression – we believe in recognising performance, rewarding success and creating opportunities for our people to grow alongside the business.

If you’re looking for a role where you can make a genuine impact, build a strong personal brand and be part of a business that’s challenging the traditional recruitment model, we’d love to hear from you.

What You’ll Be Doing

Building and Growing Client Relationships

• Develop and manage relationships with Procurement, Supply Chain and Commercial leaders across the UK and internationally
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients, supporting hiring strategies and talent planning
• Identify opportunities to grow existing partnerships and secure new business opportunities
• Represent Talent Drive at networking events, conferences and industry functions

Delivering Outstanding Recruitment Solutions

• Manage end-to-end recruitment assignments from initial brief through to successful placement
• Conduct detailed market mapping and talent identification projects
• Source and engage high-calibre candidates through networking, referrals and proactive search techniques
• Deliver exceptional candidate and client experiences throughout the recruitment process

Becoming a Market Expert

• Build a strong personal brand within your specialist sector
• Share market insights, salary benchmarking and industry intelligence with clients and candidates
• Stay ahead of industry trends and emerging talent challenges
• Position yourself as the go-to recruitment specialist within your market

Driving Business Growth

• Generate new business opportunities through networking, referrals and market engagement
• Contribute to Talent Drive’s ongoing growth strategy
• Support key strategic projects and initiatives across the business
• Help shape new service offerings and client solutions

Supporting and Developing Others

• Share best practice across the team
• Mentor and support junior consultants where appropriate
• Contribute to our collaborative and high-performance culture
• Play a key role in helping Talent Drive continue to evolve and grow

What We’re Looking For

We’re open-minded about background, but ideally, you’ll have:

• Previous recruitment experience within Procurement, Supply Chain, Professional Services or another specialist recruitment market
• A proven track record of delivering successful recruitment solutions and building long-term client relationships
• Strong commercial awareness and business development capability
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• A consultative approach and genuine passion for building relationships
• High levels of ambition, accountability and professionalism
• The desire to contribute to a growing business and influence its future direction

Most importantly, we’re looking for people who share our values, enjoy working collaboratively and want to be part of building something special.

Ready To Join Talent Drive?

If you’re an experienced recruiter looking for greater autonomy, stronger client relationships, genuine earning potential and the opportunity to help shape a growing business, we’d love to hear from you.

For a confidential discussion, please contact:

Martin Smith – CEO

martin@talentdrive.co.uk

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