Internal Recruiter

Company: Thorn SDS Ltd
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Location: Alton
Job Description:

About Thorn SDS

Thorn SDS is a specialist Managed Service Provider supporting organisations and professionals across the Space, Defence and Security sectors.

Thorn SDS is seeking a proactive, organised and people-focused Internal Recruiter to manage the end-to-end recruitment process across the business. The successful candidate will work closely with hiring managers and department heads to understand recruitment requirements, attract high-quality candidates and ensure vacancies are filled efficiently with the right people.

The Role

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Manage the recruitment lifecycle, from vacancy approval and job advertising through to offer and pre-employment checks.
  • Work closely with hiring managers to understand role requirements, skills, experience and cultural fit.
  • Write engaging and accurate job descriptions and advertisements.
  • Source candidates through job boards, LinkedIn, social media, referrals and other recruitment channels.
  • Screen CVs, conduct initial telephone and video interviews, and shortlist suitable candidates.
  • Coordinate interviews, gather feedback and maintain communication with candidates throughout the process.

About You

You’ll be an experienced recruiter who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and can confidently manage multiple vacancies across both our UK sites and in Germany.

Essential

  • Previous experience in an internal recruitment, talent acquisition or agency recruitment role
  • Experience managing multiple vacancies and prioritising competing demands
  • Strong candidate sourcing, CV screening and interviewing skills
  • Excellent communication, relationship-building and stakeholder management abilities
  • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently, use initiative and meet recruitment deadlines
  • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and recruitment systems

Desirable

  • Experience recruiting technical and operational roles
  • Experience recruiting within the security, defence, engineering, technology or other regulated sectors
  • Experience using an applicant tracking system (ATS), LinkedIn Recruiter and online job boards
  • Knowledge of UK employment legislation and right-to-work requirements
  • Experience developing talent pipelines and advising hiring managers on recruitment strategy

Benefits

  • 25 days annual leave increasing with length of service plus Bank Holidays
  • Hybrid working
  • Employer pension contributions
  • Group Life Insurance
  • Health & Dental Cashback Plans
  • Wellbeing support, including GP and physiotherapy services
  • Thorn Wellbeing Support Contribution
  • Octopus EV Salary Sacrifice Scheme
  • Employee Referral Scheme
  • On-site parking
  • Training and professional development opportunities

Applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK and either hold, or be eligible to obtain, UK National Security Clearance.

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Posted: October 24th, 2026