Recruitment Consultant

Overview

Meritus are recruiting for a Talent Consultant for our expanding team to support client growth and scalability within Aerospace, Defence & Space.

TALENT CONSULTANT - 360 RECRUITMENT - OPEN TO B2B BD BACKGROUNDS - £NEG - CARDIFF (HYBRID) - MANUFACTURING & ENGINEERING

Aerospace | Defence | Space

At Meritus, our mission is simple yet ambitious: to be the leading global supplier of elite professionals across the Aerospace, Defence, and Space industries. We partner with some of the largest brands and public-sector organisations across the UK, Western Europe, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia-delivering world-class talent solutions that shape the future of advanced technology.

Why Join Meritus?

A Global Career Without Limits

As a Recruitment Consultant with Meritus, you ll operate on an international stage-working across multiple time zones, engaging with diverse cultures, and leveraging your language and communication skills to build lasting relationships. Your career growth is not confined by geography; with us, it expands globally.

Embedded Talent Partner

We don t just supply talent-we integrate with our clients  internal functions. You ll gain hands-on experience working alongside engineering and leadership teams across organisations driving some of the most significant technological advancements of the 21st century.

Growth From Within

Leaders aren t just attracted to Meritus-they re developed here. Whatever your level of ambition, we provide clear pathways for progression. Your career trajectory is firmly in your hands.

• Build and manage relationships with clients across the Aerospace, Defence, and Space sectors.
• Source, attract, and secure high-calibre candidates for specialist technical and leadership roles.
• Act as a trusted recruitment partner-becoming embedded within client teams and supporting their long-term hiring strategies.
• Manage the end-to-end recruitment process, ensuring a seamless experience for clients and candidates.
• Drive business development, expand your portfolio of global clients, and contribute to company growth.
• Represent Meritus with professionalism and enthusiasm during client visits, industry events, and international travel.
• Uphold the Meritus standard of excellence in everything you do.

• Company and team high-achiever trips
• Monthly and quarterly team-building events
• Industry-leading commission structure and competitive base salaries
• Clear, self-directed progression pathways
• Tailored training that supports personal and professional growth

• Annual company AGM with fully expensed afterparty
• Fully expensed Christmas party and additional paid leave over Christmas
• Up to £1,500 employee referral bonus
• £1,000 per year in discounts and savings toward everyday expenditure

• Access to a qualified professional health & wellbeing service
• Boosted annual leave, including all bank holidays
• Encouragement and support for continuous development
• Your birthday off-on us