Location: Remote
Industry Focus: Manufacturing / Food Industry
Reports to: Managing Director
Employment Type: Full-time
About This Role
Protea Recruitment is a specialist talent solutions provider with a strong presence in the manufacturing and food production industries. We pride ourselves on our family-oriented culture and commitment to high service standards.
As we look to expand our footprint beyond Scotland, we are seeking a proactive, trustworthy, and driven 360 Recruiter to help us scale our UK operations.
Role Overview
As a 360 Recruiter, you will be responsible for managing the end-to-end recruitment process — from business development and client relationship management to candidate sourcing, screening, and placement. This is a growth-critical role, ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about delivering exceptional service.
Key Responsibilities
Business Development: Proactively identify and build relationships with new clients within the UK manufacturing and food sectors (or sector of your own)
Client Management: Act as a key point of contact for client accounts, delivering tailored recruitment solutions and maintaining long-term partnerships.
Candidate Sourcing: Source, screen, and interview candidates, ensuring a high-quality match with client requirements.
Process Management: Oversee recruitment processes from job briefing to offer stage, including negotiating contracts and coordinating onboarding.
Brand Representation: Represent Protea Recruitment’s values of trust, care, and diligence in all communications and interactions.
Growth Focus: Contribute ideas and energy toward expanding Protea’s market reach beyond Scotland into the wider UK.
Requirements
Essential Skills & Experience:
Proven experience in a 360 recruitment role (end-to-end recruitment cycle)
Background in or strong understanding of the manufacturing, food industry or similar (Can also be in a complete new sector)
Demonstrated ability to develop new business and maintain client relationships
Strong attention to detail and ability to juggle multiple tasks and priorities
Quick-thinking, highly responsive, and able to work autonomously
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Desirable Attributes:
Knowledge of or connections in the UK manufacturing/food recruitment landscape
Experience with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and recruitment tools
Cultural Fit:
Values trust, integrity, and accountability
A self-starter who can hit the ground running with minimal hand-holding
Strong work ethic and a genuine desire to contribute to the growth of a small, tight-knit team
Comfortable working in a family-oriented, supportive, and understanding environment
Embodies the values of respect, collaboration, and dedication
Benefits
Full onboarding and training resources
Direct support and mentorship
Opportunity to help shape the future of the business
Inclusive, flexible, and supportive company culture
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