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This is an exciting opportunity to lead recruitment for niche, specialist and hard-to-fill roles across our Defence portfolio of high profile contracts which include Maritime, Aviation and Space & Security\nYou'll partner closely with hiring managers, act as a trusted recruitment advisor, and use innovative sourcing techniques to identify and engage exceptional talent in highly competitive markets.\nWe are looking for a strategic recruiter who combines market expertise with creativity, resilience, and commercial awareness. You'll enjoy solving complex hiring challenges, uncovering hidden talent, and building trusted relationships across the business.\nYou will also have the opportunity to work closely with our veteran and Military service leaver charity partners attending regular regional careers events to promote career opportunities in addition to hosting online events to candidates showcasing our vacancies.\nWhat you'll be doing\nManaging end-to-end recruitment for specialist and technical vacancies\nSupporting with advertising strategies for hard to fill roles in the sector and implementing marketing action plans to build talent pools.\nDeveloping creative sourcing strategies, talent pipelines and market maps\nLeveraging tools such as Phenom CRM, LinkedIn Recruiter and Boolean search to identify passive talent\nProviding market insight, talent intelligence and workforce planning support to hiring managers and contracts\nBuilding strong relationships with stakeholders across the business\nSupporting employer branding activities through networking, events and targeted attraction campaigns including attending Pathways and specialist career events when required.\nWhat we're looking for\nProven experience recruiting specialist, technical or hard-to-fill roles\nExcellent stakeholder management and service delivery\nStrong sourcing and talent pooling expertise\nExcellent stakeholder management and influencing skills\nExperience using recruitment technology, CRM platforms and sourcing tools\nA resilient, target-driven approach with a passion for finding great talent\nSector experience within Facilities Management, Defence & Engineering, would be advantageous\nWhy join our team?\nThis role offers the opportunity to work on complex and business-critical hiring projects, utilise leading recruitment technology, and directly influence how we attract and engage specialist talent across Serco.\nIf you're an innovative recruiter who enjoys solving challenging hiring problems and building talent pipelines for the future, we'd love to hear from you.\nApply now and help shape the future of specialist talent at Serco.\nBenefits\nPension 6% employer matched \nAnnual leave 25 days + bank holidays \nLife assurance 2x base salary if in pension, (1x if not) \nFlexible working to support work-life balance \nOther notable benefits:\nEmployee Assistance Programme \n30% Serco Leisure Centre Discount \nOption to buy additional leave \nCharitable payroll giving \nA wide range of discounts \nA little bit about us:\nAt Serco, everyone plays a vital part in delivering essential public services that make a real difference. As a global team of 50,000 people across Defence, Transport, Justice, Immigration, Healthcare, Leisure and Citizen Services, we’re united by a shared purpose: to improve the services that communities rely on. Guided by our values of Trust, Care, Innovation and Pride, our people make meaningful impact, every single day.\nOur inclusive recruitment commitment:\nWe prioritise your skills and potential. As a Disability Confident Leader, the Top Great British Employer of Veterans 2026, and a Gold Inclusive Employer Standard holder, we champion equal opportunities for all. We offer flexible and hybrid working where possible and make reasonable adjustments throughout recruitment and employment.\nGuaranteed Interview Scheme: Applicants with disabilities, veterans and people with convictions, who meet the minimum job criteria, are guaranteed an interview. Simply opt into the relevant scheme on the application form.\n Ban The Box: We also support fair access for those with unspent criminal convictions through our ‘Ban the Box’ pledge (some roles may have security exemptions).\nFor support with your application, please contact .\nLet’s impact a better future, together. 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