RLE International is working on behalf of their Essex based Automotive Client, who are currently looking for a Recruiter to support and join their expanding team. Position: Recruiter Rate: £26.82 (VIA Umbrella PAYE) increasing to £33.81 under Agency Worker Regulations (AWR’s) Talent Acquisition Key Relationships: Internal: Hiring Managers, People/HR Business Partners External: Candidates, Recruitment Agencies (if applicable) Job Description: As a Recruiter, you will lead the end-to-end hiring process for both internal and external recruitment needs. Acting as a strategic partner to hiring managers and People teams, you will drive full-cycle recruitment, shape hiring strategies, and ensure a seamless and inclusive candidate and hiring manager experience. This is an individual contributor role requiring strong ownership and cross-functional collaboration. Skills Required: Key Responsibilities: * Full-Cycle Recruitment & Delivery. * Manage the full recruitment lifecycle from sourcing to offer negotiation and onboarding handoff. * Partner with hiring managers to understand team needs and define candidate profiles. Develop and execute sourcing strategies to attract top talent, including proactive outreach and pipeline development. * Screen candidates, coordinate interviews, and advise hiring teams on selection best practices. * Ensure timely, clear, and engaging communication with candidates throughout the process. Stakeholder & Hiring Manager Partnership * Serve as a trusted advisor to hiring managers, offering market insights and talent availability data. * Guide hiring teams on interview planning, role definition, and offer strategies to ensure alignment and efficiency. Process Optimisation & Employer Branding * Identify and implement improvements to recruitment processes for greater efficiency and fairness. * Support employer branding efforts through candidate engagement and collaboration with marketing/communications. Recruitment Operations & Reporting * Maintain accurate candidate records in the applicant tracking system (ATS). * Ensure compliance with internal hiring policies, labour laws, and data protection regulations. Key Skills & Competencies: Proven experience in full-cycle recruitment, including sourcing, interviewing, and closing. Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills. Ability to manage multiple roles and priorities effectively. Proactive, solutions-focused mindset with strong attention to detail. Knowledge of talent markets, sourcing tools, and hiring trends. Commitment to inclusive and equitable hiring practices. Preferred Experience: Experience in talent acquisition within a matrix organisation. Track record of hiring across various functions, including Tech & Digital. Proficiency with ATS and recruitment tools (e.g., SAP, Oracle, LinkedIn Recruiter). Additional Information: **INSIDE IR35** Location: Dunton (3-4 days on site) 12 months Maternity Cover. If you have any of the above knowledge and experience, and are interested in hearing more about the opportunities, please apply now. Eligibility: Due to working on behalf of our client, unfortunately if you require sponsorship for a visa to work in the UK your application will be automatically declined