Recruitment Agent

TN United Kingdom; Enfield; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to making a positive impact on people's lives. As a Recruitment Agent, you will play a crucial role in connecting job-ready candidates with local employers, ensuring a high-quality experience for all involved. Your responsibilities will include developing employer partnerships, sourcing job opportunities, and coordinating recruitment logistics. This position offers a dynamic work environment where your contributions will directly influence the success of individuals and communities. If you are self-motivated and passionate about helping others find meaningful employment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in recruitment or sales with a focus on achieving targets.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop a network of employers to provide job opportunities.
• Match candidates to vacancies and support recruitment campaigns.

Skills

Commercial recruitment experience

Sales experience

Cold calling

Telesales

Microsoft Office proficiency

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Job description

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General information

Job Posting Title: Recruitment Agent

Date: Wednesday, June 12, 2024

City: Enfield

Country: United Kingdom

Working time: Full-time

Description & Requirements

Be part of something great

Maximus is a global organisation that specialises in providing health and employment services to millions of people every year. Here in the UK, we employ around 5,000 people across the country to deliver services that profoundly impact people’s lives. Our work includes assessments, health services, employability programmes, and specialist support — all with a focus on making a difference with caring people.

We are looking for a Recruitment Agent responsible for developing and growing a local network of employer partners and agencies to provide suitable employment opportunities for MAXIMUS customers within a defined geographical area. The role involves sourcing specific employment opportunities, matching ‘job ready’ customers to live vacancies, and working collaboratively with both external and internal customers to ensure a high-quality customer experience.

Salary Range:

Non-London based candidates: £26,000 - £29,000

London based candidates: £28,600 - £30,800

Key Responsibilities:

1. Develop a local network of employers and agencies offering suitable employment opportunities for our customers.
2. Sourcing opportunities with new employer partners using automated search tools, regional data, and local knowledge.
3. Establish relationships with employers and agencies, working with Regional Account Managers to identify growth opportunities.
4. Match ‘job ready’ candidates to live vacancies from existing and new employer partners.
5. Sourcing suitable candidates using automated tools and collaborating with local employment advisors and colleagues.
6. Support Regional Account Managers in sourcing candidates for large-scale recruitment campaigns.
7. Gather and share market insights/feedback from employer partners to support the Labour Market Information (LMI) analyst role.
8. Perform personalized job searches based on customer skills, experience, and aspirations.
9. Coordinate recruitment activities, including logistics, CV submissions, interview timings, and local briefings, in conjunction with the employment advisor.
10. Work closely with internal teams to ensure customers meet employer expectations and are prepared for employment.
11. Understand site-specific job requirements and ensure alignment of employment and candidate pipelines, including detailed forecasting.
12. Support internal teams to prepare customers effectively through shared understanding of job specifications and requirements.
13. Maintain a clear audit trail by recording activity within CRM and other MAXIMUS systems.
14. Ensure compliance with MAXIMUS policies and procedures to achieve audit success.
15. Achieve individual and team targets to support overall company success.
16. Support new staff through shadowing, buddying, or providing assistance as needed.

Minimum Requirements:

• Previous experience in a commercial recruitment or sales environment, including cold calling and telesales.
• Proven success in achieving sales or performance targets in a high-performance culture.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office and internet-based applications.
• Strong performance and delivery focus, with a track record of exceeding targets.
• Excellent communication skills, good listening, persuasive telephone manner.
• Self-motivated with strong planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• High accuracy and attention to detail.
• Commitment to professional development.
• Calm, rational, and objective in all situations.