Headhunter – Recruitment to Recruitment Specialist

Matchtech is seeking a Headhunter (Rec2Rec Specialist) on a 12-month fixed-term contract, with flexibility for shorter or longer engagements. This role offers the opportunity to contribute immediately, strengthen our recruiter pipeline, and support the continued growth of our respected STEM recruitment brand.

At Matchtech, we know that great recruiters build great businesses. That’s why we’re looking for an experienced Headhunter to specialise in Recruitment to Recruitment services. You’ll be at the forefront of identifying, approaching, and securing high-calibre recruitment professionals who can help us drive growth across our high-performing sectors.

This is a consultative, proactive position where you’ll combine deep market knowledge with exceptional headhunting skills to attract and engage the very best recruiters in the industry.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Proactively headhunt recruitment professionals with experience within our sectors, building on our industry knowledge and capabilities.
• Advise and influence internal stakeholders, candidates with up-to-date market intelligence, salary benchmarking, and best practice hiring strategies.
• Build and maintain a strategic pipeline of recruitment talent to support ongoing and future growth.
• Partner with our sector leaders and hiring managers to design effective recruitment strategies.
• Act as a trusted advisor throughout the hiring process, ensuring a high-quality candidate experience.
• Champion an inclusive, efficient, and high-integrity recruitment process that reflects Matchtech and Gattaca’s values.

What’s in It for You?

• Make a tangible impact – Your success in attracting and securing elite recruitment talent will directly shape Matchtech’s future.
• Be part of a respected brand - Join an established recruitment business with over 40 years of success and a reputation for professionalism and results.
• Accelerate your career - Access to performance coaching, modern tech, and ongoing professional development opportunities.
• Enjoy the benefits - Hybrid working, supportive team culture, wellbeing initiatives, socials, incentives (including international trips), and free on-site parking.

We’re Looking for Someone Who:

• Has proven experience in headhunting or Rec2Rec recruitment, or an extensive recruitment background with strong sourcing expertise.
• Understands what motivates recruiters, whether that’s commission structures, progression opportunities, or cultural alignment.
• Can build trust quickly and influence senior decision-makers while guiding candidates through pivotal career moves.
• Brings a consultative, insight-driven approach to conversations, with the ability to position Matchtech as an employer of choice.
• (Bonus) Has experience in Recruitment Marketing and can bring fresh ideas for employer branding and content design.

Why Matchtech?

For over 40 years, Matchtech has been helping clients grow by solving their most complex talent challenges. As the leading brand of Gattaca PLC, our vision is to be the STEM talent partner of choice and that includes building an exceptional recruitment team to deliver it.

Our values of Trust, Professionalism, Ambition, and Fun, shape everything we do. As a Headhunter here, you’ll embody those values while directly influencing our ability to thrive in a competitive market.

Ready to Take the Lead?

If you’re a skilled recruiter who thrives on headhunting and influencing the future of recruitment talent, we want to hear from you. Apply today and help us shape the next chapter of success at Matchtech.

“Quick feedback, great communicators, and they represent the business very well.” ~ feedback from a Recruiter who recently joined the Matchtech Brand.

Recruitment Process

Matchtech is the leading brand of Gattaca PLC and is dedicated to helping our people to realise their full potential. We understand the value a diverse workforce brings to every workplace and in everything we do, we are committed to promoting diversity, inclusion and accessibility. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage you to consider a career with Gattaca, if there is anything we can do to make our recruitment processes better for you, tell us.

Our recruitment process will include a combination of telephone, video and face to face interviews for you to showcase your talents and potential.

We offer reasonable adjustments to accommodate the needs of our applicants, such as providing interview questions in advance, offering written formats, changing interview times, structure, or settings, and arranging office visits before the interview. This list is not exhaustive, and we are open to considering any additional adjustments to support our candidates.

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