Talent Acquisition Specialist

About the Role

Oliver James is expanding in the Dublin market, and we’re looking for a Talent Acquisition Specialist to help drive growth across one of our fastest-growing and most profitable business units.

Based in our Manchester HQ , you’ll work closely with the CTO, Country Director of Ireland, Regional Executive Director , and the wider Talent team. You’ll also have regular opportunities to travel to our Dublin office , engaging directly with local teams and shaping our growth strategy in the region.

This isn’t a typical in-house TA role - we’re looking for someone with a recruitment mindset , comfortable managing full 360 processes, stakeholder relationships, and strategic headhunting across a busy, fast-paced market.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Manage end-to-end recruitment across multiple business areas in the Dublin market
• Work directly with hiring managers to understand hiring needs and deliver high-quality talent pipelines
• Drive proactive headhunting and talent mapping strategies
• Take ownership of live vacancies immediately (with commission potential from month one)
• Partner closely with leadership teams across Manchester and Dublin
• Contribute to the ongoing growth of a Top 3 recruitment business in Dublin

What We’re Looking For

• 2+ years’ experience in agency recruitment or rec2rec (360 experience preferred)
• Strong stakeholder management skills and confidence in a client-facing role
• Proactive, enthusiastic, and tenacious approach to work
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• A genuine passion for sourcing and developing talent

Why Join Oliver James

• Be part of a Manchester-based Talent team , working alongside Talent Attraction, Talent Development, and People Leadership
• Supportive leadership and clear progression pathways
• Monthly travel opportunities to our Dublin office — one of the group’s key investment areas
• Immediate responsibility for live roles and new projects
• Modern, newly renovated office in Spinningfields , with a warm, social, and high-performing culture
• Competitive salary, commission structure, and benefits
• Relocators considered for this role

About Oliver James

Oliver James is a global recruitment and talent solutions business operating across 13 international offices. We connect outstanding professionals with world-leading organisations and we’re passionate about building cultures that empower people to thrive.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Industry: Staffing and Recruiting

Ready to join a fast-moving, people-driven business?

Apply now or reach out to our Talent team for a confidential chat.

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