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.