Recruitment Sourcer - FTC

Recruitment Sourcer - 6m FTC page is loaded## Recruitment Sourcer - 6m FTC locations:
Manchester time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Yesterday job requisition :
R-07361
** About Freshfields
** Freshfields is a global law firm with almost 300 years of experience advising the world’s leading organisations on their most critical matters. With 33 offices worldwide, 107 nationalities and 71 languages represented, we’re united by a shared purpose: to help our clients and our people thrive.

We believe in creating opportunity where others see obstacles—through collaboration, innovation and inclusion. Our culture is shaped by respect and belonging, supported by colleague-led networks and firm-wide diversity initiatives. At Freshfields, you’ll join a team that values fairness, transparency and excellence in everything we do.###
** The Role
** As a Recruitment Sourcer (In‑House), you’ll be at the front line of our talent pipeline for business services and legal roles. You will post vacancies on our external careers site and create/manage Linked In Recruiter projects to attract high‑quality candidates, using advanced filters, Boolean search and AI‑assisted features to accelerate sourcing and organise  the UK you will be responsible for proactive outreach, pipeline management and candidate experience across channels including Linked In and our ATS system.

You will review applications, conduct structured telephone screens, and recommend which candidates should progress to interview— providing clear written summaries to recruiters and hiring managers.

This role is a 6-month fixed term contract.
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* What you’ll do:

*** Use Linked In Recruiter and our ATS (Workday) to post vacancies, attract candidates, manage projects and build pipelines.
* Apply filters, Boolean search and utilise AI-assisted tools to identify and engage top talent.
* Conduct structured telephone screens, assessing motivation and fit, and provide clear recommendations to recruiters and hiring managers.
* Deliver timely, professional feedback to candidates, ensuring every interaction reflects our brand and values.
* Partner with recruiters to optimise job adverts, manage sourcing strategies and maintain accurate data for compliance.
** About You
** We’re looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about connecting people with opportunity. This role would suit someone who has already been in a role as a Recruitment Sourcer, or an end-to-end recruiter who would like to spend some time focusing on the candidate attraction part of the role.
** Essential skills and experience:
*** Proven sourcing/recruitment experience in-house, RPO or agency, with high-volume screening and shortlisting.
* Expertise in Linked In Recruiter: managing projects, Boolean search, and posting adverts.
* Strong phone screening skills and ability to produce concise, insightful recommendations.
* A commitment to candidate experience, data accuracy and compliance with privacy/security standards.
* Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
** Desirable:
*** Experience sourcing within professional services
* Experience with ATS systems (ideally Workday) and careers site workflows.
* Boolean search techniques and direct outreach expertise.
* Familiarity with recruitment metrics and diversity sourcing goals.### At Freshfields, you’ll be part of a global team that values innovation, collaboration and inclusion. We offer competitive benefits, opportunities for professional development and a culture where your ideas make an impact.
** Inclusion
* * Freshfields is an equal opportunities employer and all applications received by the firm will be considered by the firm on the basis of their merit alone and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of background. All offers of employment will be conditional on the candidate having/securing the right to work in the UK and providing the firm with evidence of that right (as required by the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006) prior to employment commencing.

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