Internal Recruiter

About Thorn SDS

Thorn SDS is a specialist Managed Service Provider supporting organisations and professionals across the Space, Defence and Security sectors.

Thorn SDS is seeking a proactive, organised and people-focused Internal Recruiter to manage the end-to-end recruitment process across the business. The successful candidate will work closely with hiring managers and department heads to understand recruitment requirements, attract high-quality candidates and ensure vacancies are filled efficiently with the right people.

The Role

Your responsibilities will include:

• Manage the recruitment lifecycle, from vacancy approval and job advertising through to offer and pre-employment checks.
• Work closely with hiring managers to understand role requirements, skills, experience and cultural fit.
• Write engaging and accurate job descriptions and advertisements.
• Source candidates through job boards, LinkedIn, social media, referrals and other recruitment channels.
• Screen CVs, conduct initial telephone and video interviews, and shortlist suitable candidates.
• Coordinate interviews, gather feedback and maintain communication with candidates throughout the process.

About You

You'll be an experienced recruiter who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and can confidently manage multiple vacancies across both our UK sites and in Germany.

You'll have:

Essential

• Previous experience in an internal recruitment, talent acquisition or agency recruitment role
• Experience managing multiple vacancies and prioritising competing demands
• Strong candidate sourcing, CV screening and interviewing skills
• Excellent communication, relationship-building and stakeholder management abilities
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently, use initiative and meet recruitment deadlines
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and recruitment systems

Desirable

• Experience recruiting technical and operational roles
• Experience recruiting within the security, defence, engineering, technology or other regulated sectors
• Experience using an applicant tracking system (ATS), LinkedIn Recruiter and online job boards
• Knowledge of UK employment legislation and right-to-work requirements
• Experience developing talent pipelines and advising hiring managers on recruitment strategy

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave increasing with length of service plus Bank Holidays
• Hybrid working
• Employer pension contributions
• Group Life Insurance
• Health & Dental Cashback Plans
• Wellbeing support, including GP and physiotherapy services
• Thorn Wellbeing Support Contribution
• Octopus EV Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Employee Referral Scheme
• On-site parking
• Training and professional development opportunities

Applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK and either hold, or be eligible to obtain, UK National Security Clearance.