What Jobs are available for Specialist Roles in the United Kingdom?

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process for a variety of technical positions, including software engineering, data science, cybersecurity, and IT infrastructure.
• Develop and execute innovative sourcing strategies to identify and engage with passive and active candidates.
• Conduct thorough screening and interviewing to assess candidate qualifications, skills, and cultural fit.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with candidates, providing a positive and engaging candidate experience.
• Partner closely with hiring managers to understand their staffing needs, define job requirements, and advise on market trends.
• Negotiate offers and facilitate the onboarding process for new hires.
• Utilize various recruitment tools and technologies, including Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and LinkedIn Recruiter.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, market intelligence, and best practices in technical recruitment.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of recruitment processes and strategies.
• Mentor junior recruiters and share best practices within the team.

• Partner with hiring managers and clients to deeply understand technical job requirements and company culture.
• Develop and execute innovative sourcing strategies to identify and attract top-tier technical candidates using various channels (job boards, social media, networking, direct sourcing).
• Screen resumes, conduct in-depth interviews, and assess candidates' technical skills, qualifications, and cultural fit.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified candidates for current and future hiring needs.
• Manage the offer process, including salary negotiations and background checks.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate records in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Stay abreast of industry trends, market intelligence, and competitor activities within the recruitment landscape.
• Provide guidance and support to junior recruiters.
• Build and nurture strong relationships with candidates and clients.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of recruitment processes and best practices.

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for a variety of technical positions, including software engineering, data science, cloud computing, and cybersecurity.
• Develop and execute innovative sourcing strategies to identify passive and active candidates.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of qualified technical talent.
• Conduct thorough candidate screening, technical assessments, and interviews.
• Partner closely with hiring managers to understand their needs and provide expert recruitment advice.
• Develop and extend competitive job offers.
• Negotiate salaries and benefits with candidates.
• Build and nurture strong relationships with candidates and clients.
• Stay up-to-date on technology trends and the talent market.
• Mentor and guide junior recruiters.
• Manage recruitment databases and ATS systems efficiently.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of recruitment processes and methodologies.
• Represent the company at industry events and career fairs.
• Ensure a positive candidate experience throughout the hiring process.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in technical recruitment, preferably within a recruitment agency setting.
• Proven track record of successfully placing candidates in hard-to-fill technology roles.
• In-depth knowledge of various technology stacks and engineering disciplines.
• Expertise in using various sourcing tools and platforms (LinkedIn Recruiter, job boards, Boolean search).
• Strong understanding of recruitment best practices and employment law.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple requisitions simultaneously and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with ATS systems (e.g., Taleo, Greenhouse, Lever).
• Client-facing experience and strong relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid work model.

• Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for specialist engineering roles, from initial client brief to successful candidate onboarding.
• Develop and execute innovative sourcing strategies to identify and engage passive and active candidates across various engineering disciplines.
• Conduct in-depth candidate screening and technical assessments to evaluate suitability for client requirements.
• Build and nurture strong, long-term relationships with key clients, understanding their talent needs and providing expert market advice.
• Negotiate offers and manage candidate expectations throughout the hiring process.
• Develop and maintain a robust talent pipeline for hard-to-fill positions.
• Actively participate in business development activities to expand the client base.
• Stay informed about industry trends, market rates, and emerging technologies within the engineering sector.
• Utilize CRM and recruitment databases to track candidate progress and manage recruitment activities.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of recruitment processes and best practices.

• Proven experience as a Technical Recruiter, preferably within a recruitment agency environment.
• Demonstrable success in recruiting for engineering or technical roles.
• Excellent understanding of engineering disciplines and technical terminology.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong ability to build rapport and trust with candidates and clients.
• Proficiency in using various recruitment platforms and applicant tracking systems (ATS).
• Self-motivated, results-oriented, and able to thrive in a remote working environment.
• Experience in business development and client management is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

6 months contract with local authority

We are seeking a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to spearhead the operational enhancement and strategic transformation of our Local Authority leisure centre offerings in Dudley. This role is crucial as our leisure centres face challenges such as declining memberships, outdated infrastructure, substantial public subsidies, and operations managed by staff with limited commercial expertise. We are poised for change and require an expert to lead this transformation.

• Assume interim operational control to stabilize and enhance performance.
• Conduct a comprehensive review of facilities, operations, workforce, and financials.
• Identify efficiencies, eliminate waste, and uncover growth opportunities.
• Develop a comprehensive business case for the service's future, including new delivery models, workforce needs, and long-term sustainability.
• Incorporate health and wellbeing outcomes, including the potential for social prescribing.

• Proven experience in commercially managing and improving leisure centres, preferably with multi-site experience.
• Expertise in identifying and implementing operational efficiencies and revenue growth.
• Strong understanding of workforce development and service transformation.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, from political leaders to front-line staff.
• Experience in producing business cases and options appraisals for public sector clients.

The Company:  

• Est over 50 years ago. 

• Global footprint with millions of products. 

• Fantastic career opportunities.

Benefits of the Product Specialist: 

• £40k-£6k basic  

• OTE: £3 - 0k 

• Company car or car allowance 

• Healthcare cash plan 

• Pension 

• Mobile phone 

• Laptop 

• 25 days holiday plus bank holiday. 

The Role of the Product Specialist:  
 

• As the new Territory Sales Manager you will be responsible for selling the portfolio of critical care devices and equipment into the NHS and private hospitals. 

• You will be responsible for selling to anaesthetists, intensivists, consultants, nurses, CCU, ICU, Paediatrics, Neonatal, A+E, Infection control, procurement etc 

• A good mix of new and existing business. 

• Covering the North 

The Ideal Person for the Product Specialist: 

• A very exciting opportunity for a territory sales managers with a min 2-3 years medical sales experience into critical care setting. 

• As the new Product Specialist you will be from a medical devices/consumables sales background. 

• Really important to be emotionally intelligent, enthusiastic and ambitious. 

• Career focussed individual. 

• Logical thinker with a natural curiosity. 

• Good with numbers. 

• A real go-getter that wants to drive clinical change! 

• Must be intelligent, professional and extremely interested in learning product knowledge to become a product specialist. 

• You will be hungry and extremely ambitious who can self-motivate. 

• You MUST hold a full UK driving licence. 

• The ideal candidate will have a strong resilient mindset. 

• Need to be enthusiastic, driven, energetic. 

If you think the role of Product Specialistis for you, apply now! 

Consultant: Rio Barclay 

Email: (url removed) 

Tel no. (phone number removed) 

Candidates must be eligible to work and live in the UK. 

About On Target 

At On Target, we specialise in sales, technical and commercial jobs in the Engineering, Construction, Building Services, Medical & Scientific, and Commercial & Industrial Solutions sectors, enabling our consultants to become experts in their market sector. We place all levels of personnel, up to Director across the UK and internationally

Product Specialist

Join a global payments technology leader powering economies and enabling millions of secure, seamless digital transactions every day. The company partners with financial institutions, governments, and businesses to build a more connected, inclusive digital economy — helping people and organisations reach their potential.

About the Role

The European Optimisation team is looking for a motivated Product Specialist to help drive growth across existing consumer card programmes. This is a high-impact role focused on identifying, analysing, and delivering revenue optimisation opportunities across the European region. You'll collaborate with internal teams, leverage data insights, and support the implementation of strategies that enhance performance for financial partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with internal stakeholders to identify and present optimisation opportunities.
• Provide insights and recommendations that drive product performance and revenue growth.
• Manage projects from idea to execution — including customer engagement and performance tracking.
• Produce clear, evidence-based reports and presentations using tools such as Excel and PowerPoint.
• Act as the go-to contact for optimisation-related questions and initiatives across Europe.
• Build relationships with regional and global teams to deliver best-in-class solutions.

About You

• Confident communicator with experience presenting ideas to senior stakeholders.
• Analytical thinker who can interpret data and translate findings into strategic recommendations.
• Strong collaborator who enjoys working across multiple teams and functions.
• Proactive, curious, and comfortable challenging assumptions to achieve the best outcomes.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience in payments, financial services, or consulting is beneficial but not essential.

Why join

This role offers exposure to senior leaders, the opportunity to shape strategy within the consumer payments space, and a clear path to career growth in one of the most innovative global technology environments. You'll work on high-visibility projects that combine commercial insight with data-driven decision-making — all while helping to advance the future of digital payments.