Internal Recruiter (12 month FTC) in Northampton

Internal Junior Recruiter (12 month FTC) – Remote with periodic travel to Northampton Head Office

Who we are: We’re Travis Perkins plc., the UK’s leading name in building materials, providing everything needed to build, develop, and maintain the spaces we live and work in. As a FTSE 250 company with over 200 years of experience, our five powerhouse businesses cover all the essentials: Travis Perkins, Toolstation, Keyline, BSS, and CCF. With a team of 19,000 passionate colleagues, we’re proud to lead the way in the industry, delivering exceptional service and building lasting connections.

What you’ll be doing: It’s an exciting time to join our Recruitment team as we embark on a transformation journey to further enhance and streamline our service! As a Junior Internal Recruiter, this is the perfect opportunity to develop your in‑house career. Supported by our experienced team, you’ll manage the recruitment lifecycle for a range of essential non‑management roles, including HGV Drivers, Branch Apprentices, and Kitchen Sales Designers, balancing approximately 20 to 25 vacancies at a time. You’ll work closely with, and learn from, our Regional Recruitment Business Partners to deliver an efficient, streamlined hiring experience. Alongside your day‑to‑day sourcing, you’ll get the chance to support our transformative projects, giving you fantastic exposure to how a major FTSE 250 business shapes its talent strategy.

What’s in it for you?

• Flexibility: Remote or hybrid working available with regular travel to Northampton Head Office (at least once per month for team meetings).
• Financial Growth: Save‑as‑you‑earn and Buy‑as‑you‑earn schemes.
• Future Security: Generous contributory pension scheme.
• Perks: Exclusive colleague discounts across Group businesses, including 20% off at Toolstation, plus MyPerks discounts at top retailers and restaurants.
• Wellbeing: Full wellbeing support to keep you feeling your best.

What you’ll be responsible for:

• Deliver the Recruitment Process: Manage the end‑to‑end recruitment for vital non‑management roles, focusing on screening, scheduling, and guiding candidates seamlessly through the pipeline.
• Sourcing & Collaboration: Use job boards, LinkedIn, and internal tools to build talent pools, collaborating with hiring managers to understand their local needs.
• Candidate & Stakeholder Experience: Ensure candidates and hiring managers feel valued and informed with proactive, transparent, and timely communication.
• Continuous Learning: Support the wider team with market insights and project administration, using your fresh perspective to help us improve our processes.
• Diversity & Compliance: Champion inclusive hiring, ensuring the process is fair, transparent, and fully aligned with company policies.

Who you are:

• Early Career Recruitment Experience: You bring 1 or 2 years of recruitment experience. We are highly open to agency backgrounds; in fact, most of our team started there! This is the perfect first step into an in‑house role.
• Great Communicator: You know how to keep things clear, professional, and friendly, whether you are speaking with a candidate on the phone or updating a hiring manager.
• Organised & Eager to Learn: You can juggle multiple priorities, possess great attention to detail, and are excited to absorb knowledge from the wider team.
• Proactive & Resilient: You have a positive, can‑do attitude, a relentless drive to find great talent, and the ability to adapt quickly in a fast‑paced environment.
• Inquisitive: You aren't afraid to ask questions, challenge obstacles, and suggest new ideas to help us reshape our recruitment process.

How to Apply: Ready to take the next exciting step in your recruitment career? Apply now and join a team that truly values your growth. We can’t wait to hear from you! We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to building a diverse team. No matter your background, we believe in giving everyone the opportunity to succeed.