Recruitment Researcher - Leeds

TN United Kingdom; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retained senior management recruitment firm is seeking a Researcher for their Leeds office. The role involves identifying and selecting candidates, collaborating with consultants, and utilizing various sourcing methods. The firm offers a supportive environment with career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Healthy Work-Life Balance

Career Growth Opportunities

Self-Development Encouraged

Qualifications

• At least 18 months of agency recruitment experience.
• Methodical and structured with excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Identify, assess, approach, and select candidates.
• Collaborate with Consultants to develop search strategies.
• Utilise CRM and LinkedIn to generate candidates.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Effective Communication

Research Skills

Tools

CRM

LinkedIn

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

About the Role

A leading retained senior management recruitment firm, with offices across the UK, Europe, and the Middle East, is looking to recruit into their Research Team within their Leeds office.

The company offers a healthy work-life balance, encourages self-development, and provides career growth opportunities, rewarding results and hard work.

Key Requirements

They operate on a 100% retained basis, so candidates should have experience in retained recruitment or, if they are contingent recruiters, understand the difference between retained and contingent work.

Responsibilities of a Researcher

1. Identify, assess, approach, and select candidates.
2. Collaborate with the Consultant to identify target firms and develop search strategies.
3. Expand, update, and improve the candidate pool through proactive research.
4. Utilise CRM, LinkedIn, external databases, social media, sourcing calls, and internet research to generate candidates and market intelligence.
5. Head-hunt relevant candidates and conduct initial telephone interviews.
6. Assess and qualify candidates for suitability and fit for interviews.
7. Provide email feedback to Consultants, detailing candidates' experience and motivations.
8. Promote the client's reputation through effective candidate handling, ensuring future approaches are welcomed and valued.

Minimum Requirements

• At least 18 months of agency recruitment experience, preferably from a retained recruitment background within a professional sector.
• Methodical, structured, with excellent attention to detail and quality.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with a confident phone manner.
• Intellectually bright, curious, quick learner, and willing to learn from others.
• Relocation opportunities available globally.
• Clear progression path within the Research Team or opportunities to develop in other divisions/roles.