Trainee Recruitment Consultant

Job Description:

Join a dynamic recruitment team where you''ll develop your career whilst making a real impact on people''s working lives.

Purpose of the Role

The Trainee Recruitment Consultant will support the recruitment team in delivering high-quality recruitment services to clients and candidates. The role focuses on sourcing, screening, placing, and supporting temporary and contract workers whilst developing knowledge of recruitment processes, compliance requirements, and client service standards.

This is an entry-level position designed to provide training and development within recruitment, with opportunities to progress into a Recruitment Consultant role.

Main Responsibilities

Candidate Attraction and Recruitment

Assist with advertising vacancies across job boards, social media, and other recruitment channels

Source and identify suitable candidates for temporary and contract vacancies

Conduct initial candidate screening calls and interviews

Register candidates on the company CRM and maintain accurate records

Obtain references and ensure all candidate documentation is completed

Build and maintain a talent pool of qualified candidates for future opportunities

Candidate Management

Maintain regular contact with candidates throughout the recruitment process

Ensure candidates are fully briefed on job roles, responsibilities, locations, rates of pay, and client expectations

Coordinate interviews and communicate feedback to candidates

Support candidate onboarding and induction processes where required

Conduct welfare and check-in calls with workers during assignments

Respond professionally to candidate queries regarding assignments, payroll, and holidays

Client Support

Develop an understanding of client businesses, industries, working environments, and recruitment needs

Support the recruitment team in delivering recruitment campaigns and fulfilling bookings

Assist in ensuring vacancies are filled within agreed service levels and timeframes

Respond promptly to client enquiries and requests under the guidance of senior team members

Participate in client meetings and service reviews when appropriate

Compliance and Administration

Ensure all recruitment activities comply with employment legislation, industry regulations, and company policies

Maintain accurate and up-to-date records on the company CRM system

Assist with timesheet processing and ensure deadlines are met

Work closely with the payroll and finance teams to resolve any worker-related issues

Support the preparation and maintenance of management information, reports, and KPI tracking documents

Ensure all candidate files and compliance records are complete and audit-ready

Learning and Development

Participate fully in all internal and external training provided

Develop knowledge of recruitment terminology, legislation, and best practice

Learn company processes, systems, and service standards

Work towards agreed performance targets and development objectives

Keep up to date with market trends, industry developments, and competitor activity

Additional Duties

Provide out-of-hours support on a rotational basis once fully trained

Assist colleagues and managers with ad hoc recruitment and administrative tasks as required

Represent the company in a professional manner at all times

Person Specification

Essential

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks

Positive attitude and willingness to learn

Strong customer service skills

Desirable

Previous experience in customer service, administration, recruitment, or a people-focused role

Understanding of temporary or contract recruitment

Experience using CRM systems

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Number of candidate registrations completed

Candidate compliance completion rates

Vacancy fill rates

Candidate and client satisfaction

CRM data accuracy and maintenance

Achievement of individual development and training objectives

If you are interested and looking for progression within your career, please apply through Indeed.