Junior Recruiter (6 month contract)

Overview of Cambridge Consultants

2026 is a pivotal moment for Cambridge Consultants, the Deep Tech powerhouse of the global Capgemini group. We are seeking a Recruiter to join our team on a 6-month fixed-term basis to support the early stages of the recruitment lifecycle. This role will work closely with Senior Recruiters and Hiring Managers, primarily supporting early careers recruitment (internships and graduate roles), with occasional exposure to mid-level technical roles.

The successful candidate will have prior recruitment experience and be confident operating with a degree of autonomy whilst knowing when to seek guidance. Whilst we can offer some flexible working, the job holder will be required to work onsite in our Cambridge office.

Key Responsibilities

Candidate Screening & Assessment

• Review and assess CVs against role requirements, following briefings from Senior Recruiters on hiring manager expectations

• Make informed decisions on whether candidates should progress or be rejected at application stage

• Ensure a fair, consistent, and inclusive approach to CV screening

Interview Coordination & Preparation

• Attend internal briefing meetings prior to candidate interviews

• Ensure interview panels are fully briefed on:

• The candidate’s background

• The role being interviewed for

• Panel member roles and responsibilities

• Provide feedback and requirements to Senior Recruiters to support effective interview scheduling and delivery

Candidate Communication

• Manage rejection communications for candidates who have completed a first-stage interview but are not progressing

• Act as a point of contact for candidates during early recruitment stages, responding to queries professionally and promptly

Stakeholder Management

• Handle early-stage recruitment queries from internal stakeholders (e.g. hiring managers)

• Provide clear, accurate guidance on recruitment processes and timelines

• Escalate complex issues appropriately to Senior Recruiters

Systems & Administration

• Manage candidate records accurately within the ATS

• Ensure recruitment activity is compliant with internal processes and data protection requirements

Focus Areas

• Predominantly early careers recruitment, including:

• Internships

• Graduate roles

• Roles are primarily technical/STEM in nature

• Occasional support on mid-level technical roles as required

Required Experience & Skills

Essential

• Proven experience working in recruitment, ideally in-house

• Experience recruiting for early careers and/or technical (STEM) roles

• Confidence in CV screening and early-stage decision making

• Ability to work independently, using initiative while recognising when to seek advice

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Comfortable managing multiple stakeholders and priorities

Desirable

• Experience using Greenhouse ATS (or similar applicant tracking systems)

• Prior experience working closely with hiring managers and interview panels

Personal Attributes

• Detail-oriented with strong judgement

• Professional, confident, and approachable

• Organised and able to manage competing demands

• Committed to delivering a positive candidate and hiring manager experience