Full time Temporary

Contract Consultant

Pertemps Royal Mail
Chapeltown, Moray, AB37 9JT
money-bag £12.82 per hour
Posted: 08 September 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 08 October 2026
Ref: 60842651

About the Role

A Contract Consultant position is available in Chapeltown with Pertemps Royal Mail, offering £12.82 per hour on a full-time, temporary basis lasting up to four months. Working 40 hours weekly from Monday to Friday, 8am to 4:30pm, with occasional evening or weekend shifts, this role supports a major recruitment drive. You will handle candidate communications, coordinate interview schedules, and manage application paperwork. Strong verbal skills, a professional manner, and adaptability are essential. Full training is supplied, so prior recruitment knowledge is unnecessary. This assignment suits those seeking structured work within a recognised organisation during its peak season. Immediate start available for the right applicant.

Contract Consultant
Location: Chapeltown, Sheffield
Contract Type: Temporary (up to 4 months)
Salary: £26,665 per annum
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8am-4:30pm (some evening and weekend work will be required)
Start Date: ASAP
Looking for your next opportunity?
Do you thrive in a fast-paced, people-focused environment? Are you a confident communicator with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn?
Pertemps is recruiting Contract Consultants to support the delivery of a large-scale recruitment campaign for one of the UK's most recognised and trusted delivery organisations during its busiest period of the year.
No previous recruitment experience is required. Full training and ongoing support will be provided, making this an excellent opportunity to gain valuable skills and experience within recruitment and customer service.
What you'll be doing
As a Contract Consultant, you'll play a key role in supporting candidates throughout their recruitment & onboarding journey while working closely with the wider contract team.
Your responsibilities will include:

  • Supporting candidate attraction, recruitment, onboarding and compliance activities
  • Acting as the first point of contact for candidate enquiries
  • Assisting with end-to-end recruitment processes to ensure an excellent candidate experience
  • Using a range of sourcing techniques to attract and engage suitable candidates.
  • Maintaining effective communication between candidates and internal stakeholders
  • Ensuring candidate records and recruitment systems are updated accurately and efficiently.
  • Supporting the team in meeting recruitment targets and contractual requirements
What we're looking for
We're looking for enthusiastic and personable individuals who can demonstrate:
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • A proactive and organised approach to work.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • The ability to manage multiple tasks without compromising quality.
  • Confidence using Microsoft Office and other IT systems.
  • A positive, can-do attitude and willingness to learn.
What you'll gain from the role
Through comprehensive training and hands-on experience, you'll develop valuable skills in:
  • Recruitment and talent attraction, from sourcing through to onboarding
  • Compliance and governance
  • Administration and recruitment systems
  • Customer service and candidate engagement
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Time management, prioritisation and organisation
  • Working effectively in a fast-paced environment
Why Pertemps?
At Pertemps, people are at the heart of everything we do. We're proud to be recognised as one of the UK's Best Companies to Work for 19 consecutive years, reflecting our commitment to creating a positive and supportive working environment.
Our success is built on integrity, innovation and delivering exceptional service to our clients, candidates and colleagues alike.
If you're looking to gain valuable experience, build transferable skills and join a supportive team during an exciting peak recruitment period, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and start your journey with Pertemps.

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