Why join the Astute team?
Join a specialist energy recruitment business built around Integrity, Diligence, Knowledge and People. Based in Portsmouth, Astute offers structured training, genuine progression and standout benefits, supporting hiring across power generation, renewable energy, nuclear, data centres and international markets.
Years of authority
Build your career in a stable, specialist recruitment business with long-standing client relationships and more than 20 years of energy recruitment expertise.
Rewards programme
Earn uncapped commission on top of a competitive base salary, with monthly recognition awards and incentive trips abroad rewarding top performers across the business.
Training & development
From recruitment apprenticeship routes to experienced consultant progression, our training pathways help you grow at every stage of your recruitment career.
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See why people love working here
What is it like to work at Astute People? Our team describe a culture built around career growth, work-life balance, specialist markets and genuine support from colleagues.
“Coming from a recruitment background, I can honestly say Astute’s incentives, culture and work-life balance are the best there is.”
“Building relationships is very important to me, and Astute has the best ethos.”
“The 9-day fortnight is a game-changer for my work-life balance; it effectively gives me 26 extra days a year to travel.”
“Creating opportunities for people to grow alongside the business… there is huge momentum.”
“We’ve an incredible team of driven professionals who genuinely support each other’s growth.”
“My favourite memory? Being promoted to Senior Recruitment Partner. It showed that the hard work and support I received paid off.”
“Coming from a recruitment background, I can honestly say Astute’s incentives, culture and work-life balance are the best there is.”
“Building relationships is very important to me, and Astute has the best ethos.”
“The 9-day fortnight is a game-changer for my work-life balance; it effectively gives me 26 extra days a year to travel.”
“Creating opportunities for people to grow alongside the business… there is huge momentum.”
“We’ve an incredible team of driven professionals who genuinely support each other’s growth.”
“My favourite memory? Being promoted to Senior Recruitment Partner. It showed that the hard work and support I received paid off.”
A high-performance culture — with a real team feel
Life at Astute combines specialist recruitment performance with team events, charitable activity, international incentives and a supportive office culture.
This year's incentive
Las Vegas 2026 — a journey to the heart of the American dream.
Explore the Las Vegas incentive tripCSR & community
Build culture through shared experiences, charity work and giving back to the communities around us.
Explore Astute's CSR activityTrips & experiences
From the Swiss Alps and beyond — our incentives reward ambition, performance and shared success.
See Astute's past incentive trips
Recruit in industries that shape the future
We hire experienced recruiters, sales professionals, graduates and career returners into specialist desks across power generation, renewable energy, nuclear, data centres and international energy markets.
Agency Recruiters
If you thrive in a fast-paced recruitment environment but want to avoid burnout, Astute is the place for you.
Contract power generation recruitment suits my working style much better.
Read Adam Nash's storySales Professionals
Bring your sales drive to a recruitment role where relationship-building and consultative selling make a real impact.
If you put the effort in, we will support you at every stage of your journey.
Read Greg Storey's storyGraduates & Career Returners
Whether you are a graduate, returning from a career break or changing careers, we value ambition and life experience.
Astute's incentives, culture and work-life balance are the best there is.
Read Lucy Pook's storyOur Sectors
Power Generation
Recruit across conventional power, CCGT, thermal and energy-from-waste markets.
Renewables
Support wind, solar, hydrogen and battery storage hiring across the UK and beyond.
Nuclear
Place specialists on operational sites and new build programmes including Sizewell C.
Data Centres
Deliver talent into one of the fastest-growing infrastructure markets in the world.
Speak to our Head of People
Whether you are ready to apply or just exploring your options, speak to our Head of People for a confidential conversation about recruitment careers, training, progression and life at Astute.
Samantha Bradshaw
Head of People
I've seen Astute evolve by staying true to our core values. If you value knowledge, development and career growth, Astute is a place to thrive.
Ready for your next move?
If you are looking for a recruitment career that rewards integrity, performance and specialist knowledge, start a confidential conversation today.
Explore more about Astute
Learn more about our benefits, team culture, CSR work and Portsmouth office before applying for a role at Astute.
Frequently asked questions
From recruitment training and career progression to benefits and the hiring process, these are the questions candidates ask most about working at Astute.
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Recruitment roles at Astute involve sourcing and placing technical specialists across energy and infrastructure sectors. You will build relationships with clients and candidates, manage the recruitment lifecycle and support hiring for Power Generation, Renewables, Nuclear, Data Centres and international energy projects.
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No, you do not always need recruitment experience to apply. Recruitment or sales experience is useful, but we also hire people with drive, resilience, curiosity and a willingness to learn. Our structured training programme supports new starters from day one.
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Astute provides structured onboarding, ongoing coaching, sector training and dedicated Learning & Development support. Training is designed to help trainees, consultants, senior recruiters and future leaders build long-term careers in specialist recruitment.
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Career progression at Astute is performance-led and transparent. Typical pathways include Recruitment Consultant to Senior or Principal level, then into Team Leader, Business Manager or Director roles.
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Astute is based in Portsmouth, with additional offices in Charlotte, North Carolina and Leiston near Sizewell C. We offer flexible hybrid working arrangements while still valuing a strong in-office team culture in Portsmouth.
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You can apply directly to our open recruitment roles on this page or speak to our Head of People for a confidential conversation about future opportunities at Astute.
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Our Head of People welcomes informal and confidential conversations about careers at Astute. Email us at careers@astutepeople.com or call +44 23 9222 1600.