Recruitment Account Manager

Do you have a proven track record in recruitment or talent acquisition, and thrive in a fast-paced environment? Are you skilled at following structured processes to deliver consistent, high-quality results?

If so, this could be your next move. We're working confidentially on behalf of an award-winning early careers and diversity recruitment specialist, seeking an experienced Recruitment Account Manager to manage recruitment campaigns and build lasting client relationships. This is not a sales role.

About the Business

Our client is a well-established, award-winning team specialising in early careers and diversity recruitment. They help employers connect with outstanding graduates, interns and apprentices, and work to make opportunity accessible to everyone. Through strong student networks and partnerships with schools, universities and organisations promoting social mobility, they've built long-standing relationships with an impressive portfolio of household-name clients across a range of industries — many of whom have worked with them for years. At their core, this is a people-first business that acts as a true extension of its clients' teams, celebrating every success together.

Key Responsibilities

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Own and manage multiple client accounts, acting as primary point of contact
• Build and maintain strong relationships, understanding client needs and expectations
• Provide consultative advice on recruitment strategy, attraction methods and selection processes
• Lead client briefing meetings and provide updates on campaign progress with actionable insights
• Present weekly reports on campaign performance and recruitment metrics

Campaign Planning & Attraction Strategy

• Design and execute bespoke recruitment campaigns to meet client objectives
• Develop compelling job descriptions and marketing content to attract top candidates
• Work with internal teams and external suppliers to deliver high-impact marketing campaigns
• Monitor campaign performance and adjust strategies to optimise engagement and conversion

Candidate Selection & Screening

• Design efficient, tailored selection processes
• Conduct high-volume candidate screening and manage virtual interviews
• Support clients with assessment centre design and facilitation

Data, Reporting & Problem-Solving

• Track campaign data and maintain accurate records of applications, engagement and conversion
• Prepare and present data-driven reports to internal and external stakeholders
• Identify innovative solutions to recruitment challenges, driving continuous improvement

Experience Required

• Previous experience in recruitment, talent acquisition or account management, ideally within early careers or high-volume recruitment
• Experience managing end-to-end recruitment processes — from attraction and marketing strategy through to selection and client management
• Experience working with clients and senior stakeholders, providing consultative advice on recruitment strategy
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple campaigns and deadlines

Who's Best Suited to the Role

• Brings energy, enthusiasm and a positive, winning mindset
• Client-focused and relationship-oriented, acting as a trusted partner
• Organised and detail-oriented, managing multiple projects accurately and efficiently
• Competitive and ambitious, thriving in a target-driven environment
• Resilient and adaptable, staying calm under pressure and solving problems quickly
• An excellent communicator, confident engaging virtually with clients and candidates
• Proactive and innovative, always looking to improve processes
• A strong presenter, able to influence client decisions with data-driven insight
• Empathetic and candidate-focused, championing a positive experience and DE&I

What's on Offer

• Office-based four days a week, with one day working from home
• Performance-based commission on successful campaign delivery
• A vibrant culture with regular team socials and celebratory events
• 25 days' annual leave plus your birthday off
• Pension scheme with employer contributions
• Early 3pm finishes on Fridays throughout the summer
• A fun, collaborative, people-first environment

Interested? Get in touch in confidence — full client details will be shared with shortlisted candidates.