Associate Recruitment Consultant

JLB; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking recruitment firm deeply embedded in the sports industry as an Associate Consultant. This exciting role combines client engagement, talent attraction, and strategic input, allowing you to connect sports professionals with career opportunities. You'll gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment, working with influential brands while making a significant impact on the success of sports organizations worldwide. If you're passionate about sports and eager to make a difference in recruitment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Mentorship Opportunities

Career Development

Dynamic Work Environment

Qualifications

• Strong relationship-building skills with clients and candidates.
• Proactive approach to business development and talent attraction.

Responsibilities

• Engage with clients to understand their talent needs and build relationships.
• Write tailored job adverts to attract high-caliber candidates.
• Collaborate on business growth initiatives and recruitment strategies.

Skills

Client Engagement

Business Development

Candidate Management

Talent Attraction

Strategic Input

Job description

JLB is a global talent partner to the sports, media, and entertainment industries, known for its specialised expertise in placing top talent across these dynamic fields. We work with leading sports agencies, teams, and rightsholders, helping them find talent across key areas, including marketing, sales, partnerships, and client-facing roles. We’re seeking a driven and enthusiastic Associate Consultant to join our team, supporting our mission to be the leading recruitment firm in sports.

Role Overview

As an Associate Consultant at JLB, you will be at the heart of connecting sports professionals with exciting career opportunities. This role combines candidate relationship-building with client engagement, business development, and strategic input, all within a team that’s passionate about sports and talent. If you’re tenacious, proactive, and committed to delivering top-tier recruitment service, this role could be a great match.

Key Responsibilities

• Client Engagement & Business Development: Attend meetings with existing clients to understand their evolving talent needs and proactively approach potential clients, building long-term relationships across the sports industry.
• Talent Attraction & Candidate Management: Write compelling job adverts tailored to attract high-caliber candidates, and engage with them to understand their career goals and identify suitable roles.
• Industry Engagement: Actively post on LinkedIn and other relevant platforms to connect with professionals, promote JLB’s brand, and generate candidate interest within the sports sector.
• Strategy & Growth Support: Collaborate with senior team members on business growth initiatives and strategy, contributing ideas to improve recruitment processes and expand JLB’s footprint in the sports recruitment space.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a team deeply embedded in sports, working with some of the industry’s most influential brands and figures.
• Gain hands-on experience and mentorship in a fast-paced, high-energy environment with ample opportunities for career development.
• Make an impact by placing talent in roles that are essential to the success of sports organizations around the world.

If you're passionate about sports, tenacious in your approach, and eager to make a difference in recruitment, apply today!