Company Description
Navantia UK is a new force in British industry, supporting the UK’s defence, energy and maritime ambitions. We’re doing this by creating state-of-the-art sovereign defence capabilities, investing in the UK to modernise industrial facilities, and bolstering the nation's energy security. Established in 2022, Navantia UK is a subsidiary of Navantia SA, a Spanish state-owned company with over 300 years of naval shipbuilding history. In January 2025, Navantia UK completed the acquisition of Harland & Wolff and its four historic facilities in Belfast, Appledore, Methil, and Arnish. By combining Harland & Wolff’s proud heritage and facilities with Navantia’s global expertise, Navantia UK is well-positioned to strengthen Britain’s defence, maritime and energy industrial capabilities, supporting jobs and economic growth across the UK.
Job Description
The Recruiter is responsible for managing the full-cycle recruitment process to attract, assess, and hire top talent across the organisation. This role partners closely with hiring managers and HR business partners to understand workforce needs, develop sourcing strategies, and ensure a positive candidate experience while aligning with company hiring standards and timelines.
Responsibilities
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Manage the end-to-end recruitment process from requisition approval to offer acceptance.
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Partner with hiring managers to define job requirements, candidate profiles, and recruitment strategies.
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Develop and post job advertisements across internal and external job boards, career pages, and professional networks.
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Source candidates through multiple channels including job boards, social media, talent databases, referrals, and networking.
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Screen resumes and conduct initial candidate interviews to assess skills, experience, and cultural fit.
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Coordinate interviews with hiring managers and relevant stakeholders.
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Maintain regular communication with candidates throughout the recruitment process.
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Provide a positive and professional candidate experience.
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Work closely with hiring managers to provide guidance on hiring best practices and market insights.
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Coordinate with HR teams regarding compensation, onboarding, and compliance requirements.
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Ensure recruitment activities align with company policies and employment regulations.
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Manage job requisitions and candidate pipelines within the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
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Prepare offer documentation and support salary negotiation discussions when required.
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Track recruitment metrics such as time-to-fill, source effectiveness, and candidate conversion rates.
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Build and maintain talent pools for critical roles.
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Proactively identify potential candidates for future opportunities.
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Support employer branding initiatives and recruitment campaigns.
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Experience recruiting across multiple functions or departments.
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Knowledge of employment legislation and hiring compliance.
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Experience with LinkedIn sourcing and other talent sourcing platforms.
Qualifications
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Experience in-house recruitment or talent acquisition.
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360 Recruitment experience
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Strong understanding of recruitment processes, sourcing strategies, and interview techniques.
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Experience working with an Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and recruitment tools.
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Ability to manage multiple roles and priorities simultaneously.
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Third level qualification in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (desirable)
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CIPD (desirable)
Additional Information
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1 year FTC
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Competitive base salary
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249.75 hours holiday
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Company pension
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Health care cash plan (optional)
We are an Opening Doors employer, committed to equal opportunity and an inclusive workplace. Our approach, shaped by our values of service, trust, excellence, agility, dedication, and you, we focus on removing barriers and recognising potential. We are committed to fairness at every stage, including providing reasonable adjustments and actively working to eliminate discrimination.
We believe talent is everywhere, and by widening access to opportunity and welcoming diverse experiences, we aim to create a workplace where every person feels valued and has an equal chance.
If you experience difficulties or are unable to apply for a role on-line please contact us at [email protected] and one of the team will be in contact to help you.
