Talent Acquisition Manager – Cheltenham

📍 Cheltenham | 🕗 Mon–Fri, 8:30am–5:00pm | 💰 £35,000–£45,000 + Commission (OTE £55K–£65K)

Datasource is growing! We’re looking for an experienced and motivated Talent Acquisition Manager to join our 2025 success story. With over 40 years in the industry and IIP Platinum accreditation, we’re proud to invest in our people and support rewarding, long-term careers.

If you’re passionate about recruitment, client success, and doing a great job, this is your opportunity to thrive in a high-performing, people-focused environment.

Why Join Us?

Datasource is a leader in IT & Technical recruitment, supplying top-tier clients across the Defence, Government, and Critical National Infrastructure sectors. You’ll work with prestigious organisations while developing meaningful client and candidate relationships.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Manage and grow key client accounts rapidly
• Develop new business and build strong stakeholder relationships
• Own the full recruitment lifecycle from requirements gathering to successful placement
• Source candidates via job boards, LinkedIn, CRM, and networking
• Assess suitability and represent candidates professionally to clients
• Arrange interviews, support negotiations, and manage offers
• Attend client meetings
• Support and mentor junior colleagues
• Promote roles on social media and attend industry events

What We’re Looking For:

• 2–5 years’ experience in recruitment, ideally in technical or consulting roles (open to other sectors)
• Experience managing accounts with multiple hires
• Knowledge or interest in Defence, National Security, or Critical National Infrastructure
• Strong customer service skills and stakeholder management experience
• Resilient, driven, and thrives on success – you love to win and won’t give up easily
• Hard-working, loyal, and enthusiastic professionals
• Target-driven with a sales-focused, can-do attitude
• Some experience in mentoring, training, or team leadership

• What We Offer:

  • 23 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
  • Company pension scheme
  • Vitality Health Insurance with rewards (Apple Watch, gym discounts, Prime subscription & more)
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Paid internal and external training
  • Company Christmas shutdown
  • Monthly incentives and fun team events – from escape rooms to cricket festivals!

  We foster a friendly, supportive culture and welcome flexible working discussions.
  IIP Platinum accredited — awarded to just 3% of businesses globally.

  Our Values: Accountability | Quality | Expertise | Teamwork | Tenacity