Posted 25 July, 2026
Recruiter
Publica Group
Cirencester, ENG, GB
Full Time
Job Description
About The RoleAre you passionate about connecting people with opportunities?Do you thrive in a fast-paced recruitment environment where every day makes an impact?We're looking for a talented and motivated Recruiter to join our internal recruitment team, supporting Publica, our partner Councils and Ubico. In this role, you'll manage end-to-end recruitment activity, partnering with hiring managers to attract, engage and secure the talent needed to deliver vital public services.This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping our workforce by recruiting directly for a diverse range of positions across local government and our partner organisations.This is a hybrid role, with a mix of working from home and from our office in Cirencester, so you will need to live within a reasonable commuting distance.The post is offered on a 12-month fixed-term contract for maternity cover, or until the postholder returns – whichever is sooner.The hours for this role are 22.2 hours per week, Wednesday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm. We are open to discussing some flexibility around the Wednesday working pattern, but attendance on Thursdays and Fridays is essential.Why join us?\n
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- You’ll be part of a friendly, proactive team that puts people at the heart of everything we do. \n
- You’ll get to partner with hiring managers across the business, building strong relationships and influencing the way we recruit. \n
- You’ll enjoy the freedom of flexible working across our Gloucestershire and West Oxfordshire offices (Cirencester, Coleford, Witney) and from home. \n
- You’ll have the opportunity to innovate and improve how we attract, select and retain talent. \n
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- At least 2 years’ experience in recruitment (in-house or agency). \n
- CIPD Level 3 would be desirable but it is not an essential criteria. \n
- Strong direct sourcing and headhunting skills. \n
- Experience of managing the full recruitment cycle with multiple stakeholders. \n
- To be organised, proactive, and results-driven approach. \n
- To be team player who’s not afraid to roll up their sleeves and get stuck in. \n
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- Use of a car for work purposes \n
- BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard check)/DBS Check \n
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- Agile working allowing a mix of home and office working \n
- Flexible working arrangements (depending on the role) \n
- 27 days paid annual leave (pro rata if you are working part time) plus bank holidays and an extra two volunteering days off a year for you to support a charity of your choice \n
- Renewed again for another year there is a health cash plan giving you cash back on health, dental and eye care \n
- Pension scheme with a good employer contribution of up to 7% of your earnings \n
- Employee Assistance Programme 24/7, providing positive, preventative and supportive advice and counselling to deal with everyday events and issues \n
- Cycle to work scheme \n
- Salary sacrifice car lease scheme with significant tax and NI savings to be made on electric cars \n
- Generous sickness cover above statutory entitlements \n
- Additional income protection, covering 50% of your salary for potentially a further five years if you are unable to work due to sickness or injury \n
- Life assurance, currently four times your annual salary \n
