Freelance Recruitment Consultant

Barbara Houghton Associates Limited; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Freelance Recruitment Consultant with extensive experience in the Banking and Financial Services sectors. This dynamic opportunity allows you to work flexibly while connecting top talent with leading financial institutions. You will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality candidates for various roles, utilizing your strong recruitment skills and market awareness. Join a passionate team of professionals dedicated to shaping the future of talent acquisition. If you have a proactive approach and a commitment to excellence, this is the perfect chance to make a significant impact in the recruitment landscape.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Work from anywhere

Access to industry professionals

Support staff for administrative tasks

Negotiable commissions

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years UK 360 degrees recruitment experience required.
• Strong understanding of recruitment processes and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Utilize various sourcing methods to attract top talent.
• Develop strong client relationships to understand recruitment needs.
• Conduct thorough screening and interviewing processes.

Skills

Recruitment Processes

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Recruitment Software Proficiency

Market Awareness

Tools

Recruitment Database

Job description

Due to the nature of our business, we are only accepting CVs with a minimum of 10 years UK 360 degrees recruitment experience.

We are seeking an experienced Freelance Recruitment Consultant with a strong background in the Banking and/or Financial Services sectors. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in recruitment within either Banking, Financial Services, IT or Accountancy domains, demonstrating the ability to deliver high-quality candidates for various roles. This is an excellent opportunity for a dynamic professional looking to work flexibly while contributing to the success of leading financial institutions.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Sectors: Banking, Corporate, Private, Investment, Wholesale, Challenger Banks, Wealth/Asset Management, Hedge Funds, Fin Techs, or any other type of financial Services, IT or Accountancy fields.
2. Candidate Sourcing: Utilize a variety of sourcing methods to attract and identify top talent for permanent or interim, temporary, and contract positions.
3. Client Engagement: Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, understanding their recruitment needs and providing tailored solutions.
4. Screening and Interviewing: Conduct thorough screening and interviewing processes to ensure candidates meet the required qualifications and fit the organizational culture of our clients.
5. Market Analysis: Stay updated on industry trends and market conditions to provide clients with insightful advice on recruitment strategies.
6. Contract Management: Oversee the end-to-end recruitment process, including negotiating contract terms and managing the onboarding of successful candidates.
7. Database Maintenance: Keep accurate and comprehensive records within our recruitment database to ensure efficient and effective candidate tracking and reporting.
8. Compliance: Ensure accurate candidate records and adherence to GDPR consents.
9. Candidate Screening: Ensure candidates are eligible to apply for jobs regarding ‘Right to work’ in the UK.

Key Requirements:

1. Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in recruitment, specifically within Banking, Financial Services, IT or Accountancy sectors.
2. Skills: Strong understanding of recruitment processes and techniques, excellent communication and negotiation skills, and proficiency in using recruitment software and databases.
3. Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of your chosen industry type.
4. Market Awareness: Awareness of current market trends and regulatory requirements.
5. Flexibility: Ability to work remotely and manage time effectively to meet deadlines and client expectations.

Why Join Us?

1. Team: Work with an experienced team of Recruitment consultants, who are passionate about recruitment.
2. Flexibility: Enjoy the freedom to work from anywhere, managing your own schedule and workload.
3. Impact: Play a crucial role in connecting top talent with leading financial institutions, contributing to the success of both candidates and clients.
4. Support: Access to a network of industry professionals and ongoing support to help you succeed in your role; administrative tasks will be taken care of by a busy team of support staff.
5. Commissions: Negotiable to suit individual’s requirements.

If you are a proactive, self-motivated and dedicated recruitment professional with a passion for the financial services industry, we invite you to apply for this exciting freelance opportunity. Join us in shaping the future of talent acquisition in the Banking and Financial Services sector.

Seniority Level

Associate

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Consulting, Business Development, and Accounting/Auditing

Industries

Staffing and Recruiting, Financial Services, and Banking