Talent Acquisition Executive
Location: Manchester City Centre
Salary: £26,400 + commission
Who We Are
Join our team of passionate Zutonites and help transform the car finance experience with simplicity and integrity.
Since our journey began in 2006, we’ve grown to a team of over 450 people — all driven by a shared purpose: to make buying a car transparent and hassle-free.
We know how important cars are in people’s everyday lives — for work, family, and freedom — and that’s why we’re proud to help hundreds of thousands of customers every year. From day one, we’ve been redefining what success looks like — creating something special at Zuto: a business that leaves a lasting, positive legacy.
If you’re looking for a role where you can engage customers, generate opportunities and play a key part in driving growth, you’ll fit right in. Join a team that values energy, collaboration and delivering results — while enjoying the journey along the way.
The Role
As a Talent Acquisition Executive, you’ll play a key role in attracting and hiring the best talent into our Contact Centre teams. This is an exciting opportunity for a recent graduate looking to build a career in internal recruitment, talent acquisition and people strategy.
You’ll be the face of Zuto throughout the candidate journey, building relationships, identifying talent and creating a fantastic candidate experience from first conversation through to offer stage.
This is a fast-paced, target-driven role where energy, resilience and communication skills are key.
What You’ll Be Doing
Proactively sourcing and engaging candidates through job boards, LinkedIn and outbound outreach.
Making high volumes of outbound calls to identify and attract top talent.
Headhunting candidates and building talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs.
Building strong relationships with candidates and providing a positive recruitment experience throughout.
Screening candidates and assessing suitability for Contact Centre opportunities.
Supporting and attending assessment days, helping identify high-potential talent.
Coordinating interviews and managing candidates through the recruitment process.
Providing feedback and maintaining regular communication with candidates.
Working closely with senior stakeholders and hiring managers across the business.
Understanding hiring needs and supporting workforce growth plans.
Acting as a brand ambassador and representing Zuto professionally at all times.
Working towards recruitment and hiring targets in a fast-paced environment.
Continuously developing recruitment, sourcing and stakeholder management skills.
Taking ownership of personal development with clear progression opportunities into senior recruitment leadership roles.
What You’ll Need
We’re looking for someone ambitious, confident and passionate about people and relationship-building.
To be a recent graduate looking to start a career in Recruitment.
Excellent communication skills and confidence speaking to people over the phone.
High levels of resilience, motivation and drive.
Strong relationship-building and influencing skills.
A proactive mindset with the confidence to approach and engage candidates directly.
Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
A positive attitude and willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment.
Why Join Zuto?
At Zuto, we don’t just talk about supporting our people — we live it. Here’s what makes being a Zutonite so special:
Financial Wellbeing
Competitive salary with bonus potential
Pension scheme, life assurance & income protection
Access to free independent financial advice
Lifestyle, restaurant & shopping discounts
Physical & Mental Wellbeing
GP Anytime service for you and your family
Health cash-back plan & wellbeing apps (including Thrive)
Discounted gym memberships & free digital fitness classes
Free counselling sessions & mental health first aiders
Family Friendly
Culture & Perks
Birthdays off and volunteer days
Bring your dog to work and free in-office massage days
Free drinks, snacks and regular social events
Regular gifting and celebrations throughout the year
Active ESG groups supporting wellbeing, inclusion and community initiatives
