Talent Acquisition Recruiter

Scrumconnect Consulting is a people-focused digital consultancy delivering impactful solutions across the public and private sectors. We specialize in building high-performing, diverse, and inclusive teams that work on mission‑critical digital transformation projects. As a Disability Confident employer and a company committed to continuous learning, we take pride in investing in our people and growing talent from the ground up.

Location: Newcastle

Employment Type: Full‑time, Permanent Location - Newcastle (Every Tuesday) and Staines upon Thames (Fortnightly)

We are looking for an enthusiastic and driven Graduate Recruiter to join our Talent Acquisition team in Newcastle. This is an excellent opportunity for someone early in their career who is passionate about recruitment, communication, and helping people find the right roles.

As a Graduate Recruiter, you will support the full recruitment lifecycle, from sourcing candidates to coordinating interviews, managing candidate communication, and helping deliver an outstanding candidate experience.

• Assist in end-to-end recruitment for a variety of roles across the organization.
• Source and screen candidates through job boards, social media, Linked In, and referrals
• Coordinate interviews with hiring managers and maintain excellent communication with candidates
• Manage applicant tracking systems (ATS) and keep candidate records up to date
• Write and post engaging job adverts
• Support talent pipeline building for specialist digital and tech roles
• Conduct initial phone/video screenings
• Help organize recruitment events, job fairs, and campus outreach activities
• Contribute to diversity & inclusion initiatives and help ensure fair hiring practices
• Provide general support to the Talent Acquisition team and hiring managers

• A recent graduate (any discipline welcome) or up to 1–2 years of experience in recruitment, HR, or a people-focused role
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Excellent organizational and time‑management skills
• Proactive, enthusiastic, and eager to learn
• Ability to build rapport with candidates and stakeholders
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment
• Good understanding of Microsoft Office and familiarity with Linked In is a bonus

• Competitive salary of £24,000 – £25,000
• Career development and full training within the Talent team
• Opportunity to work on meaningful roles that support major digital transformation projects
• Inclusive, supportive, and collaborative company culture
• Hybrid working options (role based in Newcastle office)
• Employee wellbeing and learning & development programs

If you’re passionate about starting your career in recruitment and want to be part of a dynamic, growing consultancy, we’d love to hear from you. Please send your CV to along with a short cover note.

At Scrumconnect Consulting, we are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and strongly committed to building a workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. Our recruitment processes are inclusive, fair, and designed to ensure equal opportunities for everyone. If you require any adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know—we are here to support you.