French Speaking Associate Recruitment Consultant

Centre People; London; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading niche sector recruitment company is looking for a new junior consultant in London. The role involves managing the recruitment cycle and client relationships, focusing on the Japanese market and requiring fluency in English. Candidates with exposure to Japanese culture and an additional language are preferred. This opportunity offers a competitive salary package with significant earning potential through commissions.

Benefits

Flexible allowance (Medical, Gym, Dental, Massage etc.)

Qualifications

• Professional exposure to Japanese business culture is beneficial.
• Experience with Japanese culture is required.
• Additional language skills (Japanese/German/Dutch) are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end recruitment cycle including sourcing and interview coordination.
• Develop new client relationships in the UK and Europe.
• Provide frequent updates to clients and manage their relations.

Skills

Fluency in English

Analytical thinking

Strong communication skills

Education

Degree or equivalent

Job description

We are a well-established niche sector recruitment company with a strong focus on the Japanese market in the UK and Europe.

Our Japan team manages Japanese-speaking vacancies across all sectors and industries whereas our European Team acts as a generalist recruitment, supporting Japanese organisations in non-Japanese speaking roles in the UK and Europe as well as a broad variety of positions outside of the Japanese market.

We are seeking a new, junior consultant to join our team to support our growth and to strengthen our current operation.

COMPENSATION
Basic: Start from £23K + commission + profit share =
• 1st year OTE = £28 - 31k +
• 2nd year + OTE = £32 - 38k +

Benefit: Flexible allowance (Medical, Gym, Dental, Massage etc)
Location: London (near Bank station) with hybrid working after probation
Working hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00-18:00
Visa: We won't be able to provide visa support, we can only accept applications from people who are eligible to work in the UK permanently

OVERVIEW OF DUTIES

• 360 Recruitment: Managing the end-to-end recruitment cycle including sourcing, interview coordination, offer negotiation, and placement
• Business Development: Identifying and developing new client/business relationships (UK and Europe)
• Account Management: Managing client relations through effective and professional communication

Daily activity – what to expect?

• Assessing and responding to the needs of each client and assignment. Each client will have a different need, so it is important to understand exactly what is required
• Sourcing candidates – Daily searches across major job boards and other sourcing platforms to find the best possible talent for your client (this can take up a lot of your time!)
• Client relationship management – providing frequent updates to your client to maintain a smooth operation and establish a strong relationship
• Data inputting - Every vacancy, CV and correspondence is logged into a shared CRM system – data inputting and accuracy will be key
• Writing and amending job descriptions and posting jobs online
• Screening CVs and conducting video/phone interviews to assess suitability for the role
• Supporting non-native English-speaking colleagues with English checks and providing ad hoc support wherever needed

IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Totally fluent English is a must, and additional language skill (Japanese/German/Dutch) would be highly beneficial
• Degree holder or equivalent
• Professional exposure to Japanese business culture would be great as you will be liaising with Japanese clients and candidates on occasion
• An analytical & forward thinker, enthusiastic, and “can-do” attitude
• A friendly & thoughtful individual with strong communication skills
• Experience with Japanese culture is required (most of your colleagues will be Japanese)