Recruitment Consultant

Working Hours: 9am to 5pm but with some flexibility and 1 day per week WFH

JRRL are working with another independent agency to find the perfect candidate for a Recruitment Consultant to join their established team. Getting the best of both worlds, you will be working in Beckenham with nearby free parking (+1 day per week WFH), managing office support roles for corporate London clients. This role will involve client visits and will involve 70% account management, but whilst the Director does most of the business development there will be opportunities for you to build your own client base and earn a higher percentage of commission.

Responsibilities for the Recruitment Consultant:

• 70% of this role is account management, resourcing candidates to fill jobs whilst building strong relationships with clients and job seekers.
• Attending client visits and exploring ways to improve service.
• Taking job briefs from clients.
• Offering advice on CVs to job seekers.
• Arranging interviews and sending out interview details.
• Preparing candidates for their interviews.
• Taking interview feedback from both the client and the candidate.
• Acting as a liaison between the clients and the candidates.
• Negotiating fees and charge rates.
• Identifying potential leads from various sources (job boards, LinkedIn, social media) and approaching companies to offer assistance with job vacancies.
• Arrange face to face meetings/ MS Teams calls to meet with prospective clients.

Person Specification for the Recruitment Consultant:

• Recruitment experience is preferred but training will be given.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to build relationships and rapport.
• Used to working in a fast-paced environment.
• Resourceful with the ability to use own initiative.
• Positive and collaborative attitude.
• Composed under pressure, with a flexible and adaptable approach.
• Ability to manage conflicting priorities, exercising responsible judgement when appropriate.

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave
• 5% employee 3% employer pension contribution

Upon successful completion of 6-month probation you will receive the following benefits:

• + 2 days annual leave (birthday and work anniversary)
• 5% employer pension match
• Vitality private health (+ dependants)
• Eye care vouchers

This company’s values are to be honest and demonstrate integrity. Diversity is at the heart of everything they do and something they feel extremely passionate about.