Start in Recruitment
Associate Recruiter Careers
Build the skills, confidence and market knowledge to begin a career in technical and engineering recruitment.
A Strong Start in Recruitment
Starting a career in recruitment can feel like a big step, particularly when the industry is new to you. At Mane, Associate Recruiters are given the structure, practical experience and support needed to learn the role properly.
You will join one of our technical and engineering recruitment teams, develop knowledge of your market and learn how to identify, engage and support skilled professionals. As your confidence grows, so will the responsibility you take on.
We look for potential, curiosity, resilience and a willingness to learn. Previous recruitment experience is not essential for every Associate opportunity, while experience in sales, customer service, hospitality or another people-focused environment can provide valuable transferable skills.
What You Will Learn and Do
The Associate Recruiter role combines practical recruitment activity with continued learning. You will support live requirements while developing the skills needed to manage more of the recruitment process independently.
Build Candidate Networks
Identify and approach professionals whose experience matches the specialist markets and roles supported by your team.
You will learn how to start conversations, understand career motivations and build professional relationships over time.
Support Live Recruitment
Work alongside experienced consultants to source candidates, screen applications and support vacancies and recruitment projects.
You will also learn how to maintain accurate records and provide a clear experience throughout the recruitment process.
Develop Market Knowledge
Build an understanding of the industries, employers, skills and job types within your chosen technical or engineering market.
This knowledge will help you have more informed conversations and recognise strong candidate profiles.
Build Commercial Confidence
Learn how recruitment contributes to client relationships, business growth and successful hiring outcomes.
As you progress, you can take greater ownership of vacancies, candidate relationships and commercial activity.
Training Built Around Your Role
Your development combines structured in-house training with practical experience within your recruitment team.
Training is supported by Mane’s Learning and Development function, managers and experienced colleagues, helping you apply new skills directly to your day-to-day work. The focus and pace can develop alongside your knowledge, confidence and responsibilities.
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Recruitment Foundations
Build an understanding of the recruitment process, professional standards and the role Mane plays in connecting technical and engineering businesses with skilled people.
You will learn how vacancies progress, how candidates are supported and what creates a positive recruitment experience.
Communication and Relationship Building
Recruitment relies on clear communication, active listening and strong professional relationships.
Training can cover candidate conversations, questioning techniques, managing expectations and communicating confidently by phone, email and online.
Systems and Compliance
Learn how to use Mane’s recruitment technology and maintain accurate information throughout the recruitment process.
This includes record keeping, data protection, compliance requirements and the importance of handling candidate information responsibly.
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Candidate Sourcing and Screening
Learn how to identify suitable professionals through recruitment platforms, databases, advertising and direct approaches.
You will also develop the skills needed to review experience, conduct screening conversations and understand what candidates want from their next move.
Market and Role Knowledge
Develop an understanding of the specialist technical or engineering market supported by your team.
You will learn about common roles, skills, qualifications, employers and industry terminology, helping you have more informed conversations with candidates and colleagues.
Coaching and Continued Development
Your development continues beyond formal training sessions through desk-side coaching, practical feedback and regular conversations with your manager and Learning and Development.
As your confidence grows, the focus can move towards greater ownership, commercial awareness and the skills required for progression.
How Your Role Develops
There is no fixed timetable for progression. Your responsibilities can grow as you build knowledge, confidence and consistent performance.
1. Learn the Foundations
Understand Mane, your specialist market, the recruitment process and the systems used across your team.
2. Build Confidence
Begin candidate conversations, support live requirements and apply your training through practical recruitment activity.
3. Take Greater Ownership
Build candidate networks, manage more of the recruitment process and contribute to team delivery.
4. Progress Your Career
Work towards becoming a Recruiter and building your commercial and relationship skills.
See Where It Can Lead
Many careers at Mane have begun through the Associate route. Real employee stories can show how knowledge, confidence and responsibility develop over time.
Working at Mane has been an enriching experience. The company's culture fosters a sense of family, where teamwork and collaboration are paramount. The open communication and supportive environment have enabled me to grow professionally and personally. Mane's commitment to career progression is evident in the opportunities it provides for employees to develop their skills and advance their careers.
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Start Your Recruitment Career
Interested in beginning a career in recruitment with Mane?
Send us your CV and tell us about your experience, transferable skills and what interests you about recruitment. Our internal recruitment team will review your details in line with current Associate Recruiter hiring needs.