Recruitment Consultant

Job Summary

We are seeking a motivated and results-driven Recruitment Consultant to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the end-to-end recruitment process, building strong client and candidate relationships, and delivering high-quality hiring solutions across a range of trades. This role requires excellent communication skills, commercial awareness, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

- Manage the full recruitment cycle from vacancy briefing through to offer acceptance and onboarding.

- Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients to understand hiring needs and provide tailored recruitment solutions.

- Source, screen, interview, and assess candidates using a variety of methods including job boards, databases, networking, and referrals.

- Write and post engaging job advertisements across relevant platforms.

- Match suitable candidates to open vacancies based on skills, experience, and cultural fit.

- Coordinate interviews, feedback, negotiations, and offer management between clients and candidates.

- Maintain accurate candidate and client records within the CRM/database.

- Meet agreed KPIs, sales targets, and revenue goals.

- Generate new business opportunities through networking, calls, referrals, and market mapping.

- Stay informed on market trends, salary benchmarks, and competitor activity.

- Ensure compliance with employment legislation and internal recruitment processes.

Skills & Experience Required

- Previous experience in recruitment, sales, account management, or a customer-facing role preferred.

- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.

- Excellent verbal and written communication.

- Confidence in business development and negotiating terms.

- Highly organised with strong time-management skills.

- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple vacancies simultaneously.

- Commercially minded with a target-driven approach.

- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.

- Proficient in Microsoft Office and CRM/recruitment systems.

Personal Attributes

- Self-motivated and resilient.

- Professional and confident manner.

- Positive attitude with a proactive approach.

- Team player with the ability to work independently.

- Driven to achieve results and exceed expectations.