The Talent Bridge

Recruiting for the UK’s top training providers.

Your recruiter should have worked in your industry. Done your job. Walked in your shoes. They should know your problems and know how to solve them. If they’ve done none of these things, it’s time you bridged the gap.

We exclusively work with Training Providers. That’s all we’ve ever done, and all we’ll ever do.

Our talent is finding your talent.

Our talent is
finding your talent.

We’re a passionate, ex-industry, two-woman band who’ll fight your corner and lift your brand. If you’re tired of explaining the basics to generalist recruiters, we should chat.

Who we are.

The Talent Bridge is a small, specialist agency run by us, Tara Fitzgerald and Hannah Elliott. Before we joined the world of recruitment, we spent a combined 14 years working for Training Providers across government funded contracts. So we know the industry inside out.

We open doors for our candidates, and create dream teams for our clients. We build bridges to better brands and businesses.

This is our sector. You’re our people.

Our promise? We’ll give you a level of expertise and delivery you won’t find anywhere else.

Live jobs.

Business Development Manager

Are you an experienced apprenticeship sales professional with a proven track record of winning business and building strong relationships? Join England’s leading training provider to promote apprenticeship programmes across education, early years, and professional services, or specialise in one area. With uncapped commission, candidate resourcing handled by a dedicated team, and award-winning programmes, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a thriving sector.

Education Recruitment Consultant

Are you an experienced 360 recruiter looking to transition into the world of skills and training? As a Business Development Manager, you’ll engage with schools and organisations to promote apprenticeship programmes that up-skill staff and create opportunities for new apprentices. This remote role focuses on winning business and building partnerships, with full training provided for those new to apprenticeship sales.

Tara kept up communication through the whole recruitment process and made the transition effortless. She has offered me support and advice where needed and helped me develop the way I sell myself to employers (no more meek and mild)!!

I worked with Hannah as she managed two roles in our business, recruiting talent for 383, our busy production studio, and also building our candidate portfolio for our sister company IRIS. Not phased by the breadth of the role, Hannah was always highly practical, ever willing to tackle any challenge with a great attitude.

I always valued her versatility and professionalism in any situation, and she has that rare gift of bringing warmth and energy to any room, which is a skill for the ages. I look forward to seeing her be a positive influence in other organisations as her career progresses, I know it will be appreciated.

Always positive and forward thinking, willing to go the extra mile for her clients regardless of whether it’s in her best interests or not .Even if your not actively looking for work and a position comes available that would suit you Tara reaches out anyway. Tara is always available to support and advise regardless of time of day. I would recommend her.

Hannah recently assisted our company in recruiting a Senior Product Manager. From the outset, Hannah demonstrated a high level of professionalism and dedication throughout the recruitment process. Hannah showcased an impressive understanding of our company's needs and the specific requirements for the Senior Product Manager role. Their attention to detail and commitment to finding the right candidate were evident at every stage. Hannah consistently went the extra mile to ensure a seamless and efficient recruitment process. My team is doing well and when I need to grow further, I’ll be back in touch.

Tara was super friendly and welcoming throughout the whole process - I would recommend to anyone who is looking for a new venture. She kept me in the loop and continually checked in with me until I started my new position.

Having worked with Hannah since 2016, whereby she successfully helped me and Mr Tyre Ltd with our first dedicated apprenticeship recruitment drive, I would have no hesitation in recommending her for any recruitment, training or development needs.

She is personable and professional in equal measure, efficient and proficient. All of which resulted in a number of successful campaigns over a number of years, hopefully to be repeated in the future.

Tara really helped me get the perfect role at DBC Training. She is really passionate in what she does and really get to know you and your skills to help you find out the perfect role/career. She listens to exactly what you want and understands your need and helps reach your potential role. I am very grateful to Tara and couldn’t recommend her enough. She is super helpful, very professional and approachable all round an amazing human to know.

Tara helped me get my current role at Paragon. Throughout the whole recruitment process, she was on call for any questions I had. She puts her heart and soul into finding the right role for you, and ensuring you understand it to excel in the interview. She is a lovely, hardworking and extremely likeable person!

I have had the pleasure of working with Hannah on several occasions. Initially as her manager and I employed her in her first education role. Reliable, intelligent, loyal and such a fast learner! I moved onto pastures new and had to take Hannah with me! not once but twice. She's incredible where it comes to sourcing the very best in education talent as well as always delivering a VIP service to her clients. highly recommended 👌

Tara is an exceptional recruiter - she delivers exactly what she says and is extremely supportive as well as being an all-round lovely human being!